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Whether you are just beginning to explore zero-emission technologies, already transitioning your fleet, or looking to learn more about federal legislation and funding, we have resources that can help.

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Blog Post
February 20, 2025
ZEB Transition Plans are an indispensable tool for agencies to reach their zero-emission goals. Your Transition Plan serves as your primary roadmap for securing future funding, scheduling infrastructure improvements, and procuring vehicles. Our guidebook outlines a nine-phase process to guide transit agencies, or any fleet operator, aiming to transition to zero-emission technologies.
Blog Post
January 21, 2025
Transitioning to zero-emission fleets requires selecting the right technology to meet diverse operational needs. While battery-electric buses (BEBs) may be ideal for some routes, there are scenarios where FCEBs are a better fit — and others where a mixed fleet may provide the most efficient and flexible solution, optimizing performance across different route types and operational conditions.
Press Release
January 15, 2025
CTE is proud to announce the appointment of two esteemed professionals to its Board of Directors: Jacqueline Torres, Executive Vice President of Finance at Forum Mobility, and Beverley Swaim-Staley, former Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation.
Press Release
January 8, 2025
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is pleased to invite Class 4-8 truck operators who are considering zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to submit expressions of interest for a complimentary ZEV Transition Plan. This opportunity is made possible through a Strategic Industry Grant from the C.H. Robinson Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations committed to advancing the supply chain and logistics industry through innovation and sustainability.
Press Release
November 19, 2024
CTE is pleased to announce the release of the Zero-Emission Bus Transition Planning Guidebook authored by CTE Senior Managing Consultant, Niki Rinaldi El-Abd, with funding provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through the National Transit Institute (NTI). This first-of-its-kind transition planning guidebook is designed to equip public transit agencies with the knowledge and tools necessary to plan and implement a successful transition to a zero-emission bus fleet.
Blog Post
November 15, 2024
The IIJA has transformed the zero-emission transportation landscape, laying a strong foundation for industry growth, U.S. job creation, and technological advancement. As we look to the surface transportation reauthorization in 2026, CTE encourages Congress to continue to support efforts that bolster American innovation, strengthen energy independence, create U.S. jobs, expand zero-emission transportation options, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Press Release
November 4, 2024
CTE joins the Port of Oakland in celebrating a $322 million grant from the EPA’s Clean Ports Program to drive a large-scale transition to zero-emissions port operations. This initiative, the largest federal grant for Bay Area emission reduction, is part of the transformative “Community Led, Business Supported, Proven and Ready to Go!” project, designed to eliminate virtually all diesel-powered equipment at the Port of Oakland, replacing it with advanced zero-emission technology.
Blog Post
October 30, 2024
On October 21 & 22, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) hosted our Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The event brought together Members, the Board of Directors, Policy Board, and Staff for strategic networking and exclusive updates on CTE's latest initiatives and future direction.