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Buses Proterra To Use Purpose-Built Tires For Electric Buses

Proterra To Use Purpose-Built Tires For Electric Buses

The new Michelin X InCity Energy Z will be the standard tire offered for the Proterra Catalyst buses.
By Mark Kane May 26, 2019
Buses Proterra Launches Customizable And Comprehensive Offer For Fleets

Proterra Launches Customizable And Comprehensive Offer For Fleets

Proterra to assist its customers to lower upfront cost, reduce risk, and simplify the transition to electric vehicles
By Mark Kane May 18, 2019
Buses San José International Airport Now Has 10 All-Electric Buses

San José International Airport Now Has 10 All-Electric Buses

It's the largest EV bus fleet at any airport in the country
By Mark Kane May 10, 2019
Buses San Francisco Airport Purchases 6 Proterra Electric Buses

San Francisco Airport Purchases 6 Proterra Electric Buses

After replacing diesel, CNG will be next.
By Mark Kane Apr 26, 2019
Proterra Launches $200 Million Credit Facility For Battery Lease Program

Proterra Launches $200 Million Credit Facility For Battery Lease Program

Separate battery leasing probably will be more successful in the case of fleet customers than for private electric cars, because fleets are mostly concerned with ownership costs.
By Mark Kane Apr 19, 2019
University of Georgia Orders 20 Proterra Electric Buses

University of Georgia Orders 20 Proterra Electric Buses

University of Georgia will have one of the largest fleets of electric buses in the U.S. - 20 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 with DuoPower drivetrain were ordered using a $10 million grant.
By Mark Kane Apr 06, 2019
Proterra Catalyst E2 35-Foot 440 kWh Version Completes Altoona Testing

Proterra Catalyst E2 35-Foot 440 kWh Version Completes Altoona Testing

The latest model tested at the Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center was the Proterra Catalyst E2 35-foot (10.7 m) with the biggest battery pack (440 kWh) ever tested by Altoona in a 35-foot size.
By Mark Kane Mar 28, 2019
Florida State University Transitions To 100% Electric Bus Fleet

Florida State University Transitions To 100% Electric Bus Fleet

Proterra announced that StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, placed its third order for electric buses for Florida State University.
By Mark Kane Feb 17, 2019
Proterra Enters Hawaiian Islands With Electric Buses

Proterra Enters Hawaiian Islands With Electric Buses

Transport electrification in Hawaii is especially important because the state is dependent on external fuel supply.
By Mark Kane Jan 14, 2019
Proterra Teams With Thomas Built For Electric Schools Buses

Proterra Teams With Thomas Built For Electric Schools Buses

The cooperation between Proterra and Thomas Built Buses progressed quickly after Daimler invested in Proterra. The two just unveiled the Saf-T-Liner eC2 Jouley electric school bus
By Mark Kane Oct 30, 2018
Rhode Island Buys 3 Proterra Electric Buses With Money From VW

Rhode Island Buys 3 Proterra Electric Buses With Money From VW

Proterra delivered three 40’ Catalyst E2 electric buses to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), which as one of the first was able to secure funding from Volkswagen's post-diesel gate settlement pot.
By Mark Kane Oct 24, 2018
Proterra Scores $155 Million In Latest Investment Round Led By Daimler

Proterra Scores $155 Million In Latest Investment Round Led By Daimler

Proterra, one of the leading North American electric bus manufacturer, has closed a $155 million investment round. As it turns out the round was co-led by Daimler.
By Mark Kane Sep 19, 2018
General CARB Proposes City Bus Purchases Be 100% Zero Emissions By 2029

CARB Proposes City Bus Purchases Be 100% Zero Emissions By 2029

California Air Resources Board has proposed a replacement of their existing transit fleet rules. If approved, 25% of bus purchases will be zero emissions in 2023, increasing to 100% in 2029.
By Wade Malone Aug 12, 2018
Proterra To Power North America’s First Electric Double Deck Buses

Proterra To Power North America’s First Electric Double Deck Buses

The all-electric double decker bus - first in North America - is coming to downtown Los Angeles as Foothill Transit orders Alexander Dennis Enviro500 powered by Proterra battery.
By Mark Kane Jul 30, 2018
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Adds 7 Proterra Electric Buses To Save Some Green

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Adds 7 Proterra Electric Buses To Save Some Green

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) agency is certainly no stranger to electric public transit. The city already has over 95 miles of light rail and streetcar service. Now the first batch of electric Proterra buses have begun operations downtown.
By Wade Malone Jul 12, 2018
Chicago Transit Orders 20 Proterra Electric Buses

Chicago Transit Orders 20 Proterra Electric Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority placed one of the biggest electric buses order for 20 Proterra Catalyst and five fast charging stations for 5-10 minute recharge.
By Mark Kane Jul 07, 2018
Proterra Enters Canadian Market With First Order From Toronto

Proterra Enters Canadian Market With First Order From Toronto

Proterra received its first order for electric buses in Canada. 10 Catalyst E2 to be delivered to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in 2019.
By Mark Kane Jun 16, 2018
Washington D.C. Deploys Proterra Electric Buses Across Nation

Washington D.C. Deploys Proterra Electric Buses Across Nation's Capital

The D.C. Circulator introduces in Washington a fleet of 14 electric buses Proterra Catalyst E2 - largest electric fleet on the East Coast.
By Mark Kane May 27, 2018
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