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Hearing Summaries

Stay informed with key takeaways from recent legislative hearings.

The Process and Path Forward for a Bipartisan Surface Transportation Bill

Environmental and Energy Study Institute

Mar 13, 2025

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Charging Ahead: The Future of Electric Vehicles

Senate Budget Committee

Jul 31, 2024

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Examining the Department of Transportation’s Regulatory and Administrative Agenda

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jul 24, 2024

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An Examination of the California Air Resources Board’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Jul 07, 2024

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RFI Opportunities

FTA Seeks Public Comment on Changes to Third-Party Contracting Guidance

GSA and U.S. DOE Releases RFI for the Green Proving Ground Program

FHWA Releases RFI on MHD Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs

DOE Releases RFI on the Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades Initiative

Advocacy Priorities

CTE advocates for public programs that advance zero-emission transportation through….

Technology Development and Demonstration

Research, Development, and Demonstration programs bridge the gap between clean technology’s conceptualization and commercialization. These programs validate and showcase the effectiveness of clean transportation technologies in real-world demonstrations. These projects build public support for zero-emission precommercial technologies.

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Dedicated Funding for Technical Assistance and Deployment Support

Dedicated funding for technical assistance in zero-emission vehicle capital programs reduces risk and increases fleet operators’ capacity to successfully adopt new technologies. Technical assistance includes vehicle modeling, infrastructure planning, fleet transition planning, and data collection for informed deployment decisions. Such support ensures that clean transportation technologies are effectively integrated into the current fleet in a cost-effective manner.

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Fleet Transition Planning

Fleet transition plans evaluate the feasibility of zero-emission technologies and provide fleet operators with a comprehensive framework to make informed decisions regarding the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure. These blueprints consider service requirements, energy demands, procurement schedules, infrastructure requirements, and operating and maintenance costs while incorporating input from key community stakeholders. Allocating funds to develop and regularly update these plans guarantees that service and infrastructure needs are efficiently met, resulting in smooth and cost-effective transitions to zero-emission vehicles.

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Workforce Development Resources

Effective coordination of zero-emission transportation workforce development resources is imperative to support and expand the existing workforce. The transition to a zero-emission fleet necessitates a paradigm shift in fleet operators' approach to deploying, operating, and maintaining vehicles and infrastructure. Sufficient and appropriate training resources are critical to ensure a seamless and equitable transition.

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Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Planning, Coordination, and Deployment

A resilient and sustainable infrastructure network is vital for the effective deployment and operation of zero-emission vehicles. Fleet operators rely on infrastructure to provide mission-critical services, underscoring the need to design it in a cost-effective manner to limit the risk of downtime. Resilient and sustainable infrastructure instills confidence in fleet operators while minimizing the environmental impact of charging and refueling stations.

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Hydrogen Ecosystem

Both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies are essential to decarbonize the transportation sector. However, the current high price of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies renders them cost-prohibitive for some fleet operators. Achieving economies of scale can lead to cost reductions, thereby enhancing accessibility and affordability of zero-emission technologies for both fleet operators and individual consumers.

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Hearing Summaries

The Process and Path Forward for a Bipartisan Surface Transportation Bill

Charging Ahead: The Future of Electric Vehicles

Examining the Department of Transportation’s Regulatory and Administrative Agenda

An Examination of the California Air Resources Board’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation

RFI Opportunities

FTA Seeks Public Comment on Changes to Third-Party Contracting Guidance

GSA and U.S. DOE Releases RFI for the Green Proving Ground Program

FHWA Releases RFI on MHD Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs

DOE Releases RFI on the Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades Initiative

Advocacy Priorities

Technology Development and Demonstration

Dedicated Funding for Technical Assistance and Deployment Support

Fleet Transition Planning

Workforce Development Resources

Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Planning, Coordination, and Deployment

Hydrogen Ecosystem

Recent Advocacy Efforts

2024 Annual Meeting Recap: Accelerating Zero-Emission Transportation Solutions

Fueling the Future: CTE Partners with the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Council

Independence from Emissions: ZEB Con 2024 Recap

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