Electric Buses for Public Transit Agencies
The transit industry is rapidly transitioning to battery-electric vehicles, with more and more cities making commitments to zero-emission transportation. That’s why Proterra builds our own ZX5 electric transit bus with industry-leading range and also partners with transit bus manufacturers to electrify their transit buses, creating battery-electric buses designed to meet the needs of public transit fleets throughout North America and beyond. Electric buses powered by Proterra provide the perfect solution for public transit fleets to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the communities they serve.
The Battery
Electric public transit vehicles with Proterra technology feature batteries designed from the cell level up for heavy-duty transit usage with rugged, commercial-grade enclosures. Built in Proterra battery manufacturing facilities in California and South Carolina, Proterra battery systems are efficient, safe, and powerful.
Proterra provides safe and reliable battery packs to create zero-emission electric vehicles designed specifically for public transit fleets. Options for electric transit buses include both the H Series and S Series battery packs.
Tech Features
Smart
- Active thermal management software enables optimal charging and operation
- Energy reserve dynamically adjusts over time for maximum performance
- Sensors throughout battery pack deliver continuous monitoring and diagnostics
Safe
- Strong and ruggedized battery materials withstand toughest conditions
- Battery architecture features built-in safety mechanisms
- Rigorous vehicle testing and validation programs ensure highest standards of safety
Efficient
- Compact battery design facilitates industry-leading energy density
- Efficient energy storage enables record-breaking range capabilities
- Consistent temperature control maximizes battery life in any climate
Proterra Powered Vehicles
Proterra: The ZX5 Electric Transit Bus
ENC AXESS EVO-BE
Anadolu Isuzu: The Citi VOLT 12-Meter Electric Transit Bus
Anadolu Isuzu: The Citi VOLT 18-Meter Electric Transit Bus
BusTech: The ZDi Electric Transit Bus
Lightning eMotors: The “Lightning Electric” E-450 Electric Shuttle Bus
Optimal-EV: The S1LF Electric Low-Floor Shuttle Bus
Charging Solutions
Proterra Energy offers a turnkey approach to charging infrastructure, including design, build, financing, operations, maintenance, and energy optimization. Modular and scalable charging systems seamlessly connect with electric buses and other electric vehicles with standardized DC fast charging.
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To date, Proterra has helped 135+ transit agencies throughout North America — including 110+ public transit customers — implement battery-electric buses, powering the shift to 100% electric fleets.
Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)
Napa, California
Santa Maria Regional Transit
Santa Maria, California
City of Santa Rosa (“Santa Rosa CityBus”)
Santa Rosa, California
AppalCART
Boone, North Carolina
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
Detroit, Michigan
Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)
Miami, Florida
Prince George’s County Transit (“TheBus”)
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Town of Avon, Colorado
Avon, Colorado
La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (La Crosse MTU)
La Crosse, Wisconsin
City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)
Detroit, Michigan
Greater Portland Transit District (“Greater Portland METRO”)
Portland, Maine
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
San Francisco, California
Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT)
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Connect Transit
Normal, Illinois
Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (“BSOOB Transit”)
Biddeford, Maine
City of Iowa City / Iowa City Transit (ICT)
Iowa City, Iowa
Racine Transit (“RYDE Racine”)
Racine, Wisconsin
Fresno Area Express (FAX)
Fresno, California
Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (“CityLink”)
Peoria, Illinois
Blue Water Area Transit (BWAT)
Port Huron, Michigan
Valley Regional Transit (VRT)
Meridian, ID
Spokane Transit Authority (STA)
Spokane, WA
Tulsa Transit
Tulsa, Oklahoma
City of Raleigh (“GoRaleigh”)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Broward County Transit (BCT)
Plantation, Florida
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (“Santa Cruz METRO”)
Santa Cruz, California
City of Boulder, Colorado / Via Mobility Services
Boulder, Colorado
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT)
Ithaca, New York
Green Mountain Transit (GMT)
Burlington, Vermont
City of Madison, WI / Metro Transit
Madison, Wisconsin
City of Alexandria / Driving Alexandria Safely Home (DASH)
Alexandria, Virginia
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Chicago, Illinois
Cherokee Nation Tribe
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA)
Charleston, South Carolina
Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (BVRTSC) (“Roam Transit”)
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (“GoTriangle”)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (“START Bus”)
Jackson, Wyoming
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)
Norfolk, Virginia
City of Lubbock – Citibus
Lubbock, Texas
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Capital Metro”)
Austin, Texas
Missoula Urban Transportation District (MUTD) (“Mountain Line”)
Missoula, Montana
South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART)
Wilsonville, Oregon
Montgomery County Transit (“Ride On”)
Rockville, Maryland
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)
Des Moines, Iowa
Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (“LYNX”)
Orlando, Florida
Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT)
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Summit Stage
Frisco, Colorado
Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (ECRTA) (“ECO Transit”)
Gypsum, Colorado
Town of Breckenridge (“Breckenridge Free Ride”)
Breckenridge, Colorado
City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
Los Angeles, California
Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA)
Redding, California
City of Artesia
Artesia, California
City of Duarte
Duarte, California
City of Arvin / Arvin Transit
Arvin, California
Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT)
Sacramento, California
City and Borough of Juneau / Capital Transit
Juneau, Alaska
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Wichita Transit (WT)
Wichita, Kansas
MTA
New York, NY
ART
Asheville, NC
CATBUS
Clemson, SC
CITY OF ROCK HILL
Rock Hill, SC
CITY OF SENECA
Seneca, SC
DART
Dallas, TX
DC CIRCULATOR
Washington, DC
DTA
Duluth, MN
EVERETT TRANSIT
Everett, WA
FCRTA
Fresno, CA
FOOTHILL TRANSIT
West Covina, CA
GREENLINK
Greenville, SC
GTA
Greensboro, NC
HTA
Eureka, CA
KING COUNTY METRO
Seattle, WA
KITSAP TRANSIT
Bremerton, WA
MAX
Modesto, CA
METROLINK
Moline, IL
PARK CITY TRANSIT
Park City, UT
PIERCE TRANSIT
Pierce County, WA
PVTA
Springfield, MA
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
Providence, RI
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC)
Reno, NV
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD)
Stockton, CA
SAMTRANS
San Mateo, CA
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Philadelphia, PA
SPORTRAN
Shreveport, LA
STARMETRO
Tallahassee, FL
Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
Louisville, KY
TRI DELTA TRANSIT
Antioch, CA
VIA Metropolitan Transit (VIA)
San Antonio, TX
VISALIA TRANSIT
Visalia, CA
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
Santa Clara, CA
WeGo Public Transit
Nashville, TN
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)
Worcester, MA
Yosemite National Park
CA
DART
Wilmington, DE
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