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.

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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.

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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

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Lightning eMotors: The “Lightning Electric” E-450 Electric Shuttle Bus

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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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Customer Photos

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.

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Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA)

Napa, California

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Santa Maria Regional Transit

Santa Maria, California

City Of Santa Rosa Proterra Electric Bus 1

City of Santa Rosa (“Santa Rosa CityBus”)

Santa Rosa, California

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AppalCART

Boone, North Carolina

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Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)

Detroit, Michigan

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Miami-Dade Transit (MDT)

Miami, Florida

Prince Georges County Transit Proterra Electric Bus 1

Prince George’s County Transit (“TheBus”)

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Town of Avon, Colorado

Avon, Colorado

La Crosse Mtu Proterra Electric Transit Bus 1

La Crosse Municipal Transit Utility (La Crosse MTU)

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Detroit Ddot Proterra Electric Bus

City of Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)

Detroit, Michigan

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Greater Portland Transit District (“Greater Portland METRO”)

Portland, Maine

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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

San Francisco, California

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Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Connect Transit

Normal, Illinois

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Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (“BSOOB Transit”)

Biddeford, Maine

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City of Iowa City / Iowa City Transit (ICT)

Iowa City, Iowa

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Racine Transit (“RYDE Racine”)

Racine, Wisconsin

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Fresno Area Express (FAX)

Fresno, California

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Greater Peoria Mass Transit District (“CityLink”)

Peoria, Illinois

Blue Water Area Transit Electric Bus 1

Blue Water Area Transit (BWAT)

Port Huron, Michigan

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Valley Regional Transit (VRT)

Meridian, ID

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Spokane Transit Authority (STA)

Spokane, WA

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Tulsa Transit

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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City of Raleigh (“GoRaleigh”)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Broward County Transit (BCT)

Plantation, Florida

Santa Cruz Metro Proterra Electric Bus May 2021

Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (“Santa Cruz METRO”)

Santa Cruz, California

Colorado Boulder Proterra Bus

City of Boulder, Colorado / Via Mobility Services

Boulder, Colorado

Toronto Transit Commission Bus Twitter Nov 2019

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT)

Ithaca, New York

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Green Mountain Transit (GMT)

Burlington, Vermont

City Of Madison Metro Transit Bus

City of Madison, WI / Metro Transit

Madison, Wisconsin

Dash Bus 2

City of Alexandria / Driving Alexandria Safely Home (DASH)

Alexandria, Virginia

Chicago Transit Authority Bus

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Chicago, Illinois

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Cherokee Nation Tribe

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Carta Electric Bus 3

Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA)

Charleston, South Carolina

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Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (BVRTSC) (“Roam Transit”)

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Gotriangle

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (“GoTriangle”)

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Start Bus Deployment

Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit (“START Bus”)

Jackson, Wyoming

Hampton Roads Transit Bus

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT)

Norfolk, Virginia

City Of Lubbock Bus

City of Lubbock – Citibus

Lubbock, Texas

Capital Metro Bus Jan 2020

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Capital Metro”)

Austin, Texas

Mountain Line Bus With Sunburst Jan 2021

Missoula Urban Transportation District (MUTD) (“Mountain Line”)

Missoula, Montana

Smart Bus

South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART)

Wilsonville, Oregon

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Montgomery County Transit (“Ride On”)

Rockville, Maryland

Des Moines Dart Bus

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

Des Moines, Iowa

Lynx Bus 2020

Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (“LYNX”)

Orlando, Florida

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Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT)

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Summit Stage Bus Nov 2020

Summit Stage

Frisco, Colorado

Eagle County Bus Nov 2020

Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority (ECRTA) (“ECO Transit”)

Gypsum, Colorado

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Town of Breckenridge (“Breckenridge Free Ride”)

Breckenridge, Colorado

Ladot Transit Bus July 2020

City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)

Los Angeles, California

Raba Twitter

Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA)

Redding, California

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City of Artesia

Artesia, California

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City of Duarte

Duarte, California

Arvin Transit Bus

City of Arvin / Arvin Transit

Arvin, California

Sacrt Bus 1 Jan 2020

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT)

Sacramento, California

Juneau Capital Transit Bus Dec 2020 1

City and Borough of Juneau / Capital Transit

Juneau, Alaska

Edmonton Proterra Battery Electric Bus

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Wichita Transit (WT)

Wichita, Kansas

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MTA

New York, NY

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ART

Asheville, NC

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CATBUS

Clemson, SC

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CITY OF ROCK HILL

Rock Hill, SC

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CITY OF SENECA

Seneca, SC

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DART

Dallas, TX

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DC CIRCULATOR

Washington, DC

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DTA

Duluth, MN

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EVERETT TRANSIT

Everett, WA

Fcrta Fresno Ca

FCRTA

Fresno, CA

Foothill Transit West Covina Ca

FOOTHILL TRANSIT

West Covina, CA

Greenlink Greenville Sc

GREENLINK

Greenville, SC

Gta Greensboro Nc

GTA

Greensboro, NC

Hta Eureka Ca

HTA

Eureka, CA

King County Metro Seattle Wa

KING COUNTY METRO

Seattle, WA

Kitsap Transit Bremerton Wa

KITSAP TRANSIT

Bremerton, WA

Max Modesto Ca

MAX

Modesto, CA

Metrolink Moline Il

METROLINK

Moline, IL

Park City Transit Park City Ut

PARK CITY TRANSIT

Park City, UT

Pierce Transit Pierce County Wa

PIERCE TRANSIT

Pierce County, WA

Pvta Springfield Oh

PVTA

Springfield, MA

Ripta Providence Ri

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)

Providence, RI

Rtc Reno Nv

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC)

Reno, NV

Rtd Stockton Ca

San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD)

Stockton, CA

Samtrans San Mateo Ca

SAMTRANS

San Mateo, CA

Septa Philadelphia Pa

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

Philadelphia, PA

Sportran Shreveport La

SPORTRAN

Shreveport, LA

Starmetro Tallahassee Fl

STARMETRO

Tallahassee, FL

Tarc Louisville Ky

Transit Authority of River City (TARC)

Louisville, KY

Tri Delta Transit Antioch Ca

TRI DELTA TRANSIT

Antioch, CA

Via San Antonio Tx

VIA Metropolitan Transit (VIA)

San Antonio, TX

Visalia Transit Visalia Ca

VISALIA TRANSIT

Visalia, CA

Vta Santa Clara Ca

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

Santa Clara, CA

Wego Transit Nashville Tn

WeGo Public Transit

Nashville, TN

Wrta Worcester Ma

Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA)

Worcester, MA

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Yosemite National Park

CA

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DART

Wilmington, DE

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