It’s time for clean, quiet transportation for all
Communities are growing and evolving, and with that, our transportation needs are changing. Now more than ever, we need safer, more reliable and cleaner options. Every day, Proterra works to meet those needs with the world’s best electric vehicle technology solutions.
Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission electric transit vehicles and Proterra Poweredtrademark electric vehicle technology solutions for heavy-duty applications. Since 2004, Proterraregistered technology has been proven through more than 13 million miles on the road in our purpose-built electric transit buses.
As major cities are converting to 100% electric fleets, Proterra vehicles have become the most popular electric buses on the road in North America. Proterra has sold more than 950 electric buses to 120 communities across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Today, our buses are also deployed at airports, universities, National parks, and companies.
We work hard to offer the best electric vehicle technology and fleet-wide charging solutions to make the transition to 100% electric fleets seamless. Because of our proven experience on the road and turn-key charging infrastructure solutions, our Proterra Powered technology is now being chosen by other industry-leading vehicle manufacturers to electrify commercial vehicles around the world.
Our revolutionary battery-electric transit vehicles help fleet operators abandon fossil fuels, improve environmental quality and reduce operating costs. Together with our customers, we have prevented more than 55 million pounds of greenhouse gases from escaping into the atmosphere and avoided burning some 2 million gallons of fuel.
From Proterra’s state-of-the-art Silicon Valley R&D lab to our manufacturing facilities in Southern California and South Carolina, we are committed to leading the rapid transformation of heavy-duty transportation to 100-percent electric fleets, delivering clean, quiet transportation for all.
Our History
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January, 2004Proterra’s Creation
Proterra was founded by Dale Hill in Golden, Colorado. Proterra began designing its initial prototype bus.
November, 2008The EcoRide
Proterra debuts its first bus, the EcoRide, at the American Public Transportation Association’s Annual Meeting.
January, 2009The First Proterra Customer
Proterra sells its first 3 buses in 2009 to Foothill Transit in Pomona, California.
January, 2011Greenville, South Carolina
Proterra opened its first factory in Greenville, South Carolina.
February, 2011Sales Growth
Proterra expands sales, landing customers in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina.
May, 2012Customer Momentum
Customer momentum continues and Proterra signs its first customer in the Northeast, Worcester WRTA.
October, 2012Altoona Testing
Proterra’s EcoRide became the first heavy-duty electric transit bus to ever pass the Federal Transit Administration’s Altoona testing.
January, 2013Catalyst FC
Proterra introduced the Catalyst FC, a fast charge battery configuration option.
June, 2013Retaining and Attracting Customers
Proterra surpasses 50 buses sold.
January, 2014New CEO
Ryan Popple was named CEO of Proterra.
July, 2014Further Validation of ZEV Market
Proterra buses purchased by King County Metro, the 8th largest transit agency in the US.
February, 2015Catalyst XR
Proterra released the Catalyst XR, an extended range battery configuration option.
September, 2015Breaking Records
Proterra’s Catalyst model breaks several records at Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center for fuel efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration.
October, 2015Silicon Valley Headquarters
Proterra transitioned its headquarters to Burlingame, California.
December, 2015ZEV Transit Groundswell
Proterra surpasses 100 buses sold as the BEB market expands.
September, 2016The Catalyst E2
Proterra introduces the Catalyst E2, setting a new industry precedent for long-range battery-electric buses.
March, 2017New Board Leadership
Former two-term Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm, joins Proterra’s board.
March, 2017Proterra’s 1st Chief Legal Officer
Proterra names JoAnn Covington, Silicon Valley attorney, as chief legal officer and head of government relations.
May, 2017University of Nevada-Reno
Emphasizing safe, intelligent transportation, Proterra begins first autonomous bus program in the United States.
May, 2017CFO with Strong Manufacturing Expertise
Former chief financial officer of AMG, Amy Ard, joins Proterra as CFO.
June, 2017Advocating Charging Standards
Global charging standardization organization welcomes Proterra as first North American EV bus manufacturer member.
June, 2017Series 6
Proterra closes $55 Million Series 6 with Generation Investment Management LLP And BMW i Ventures.
July, 2017West Coast Manufacturing
Proterra opened up its second manufacturing plant in City of Industry, California.
July, 2017Proterra Los Angeles
California Governor Brown commemorates new Proterra LA manufacturing facility.
August, 2017RDU 1st Airport Customer
Proterra breaks into the airport market with buses sold to Raleigh Durham International Airport.
August, 20171st All-Electric BRT
San Joaquin Regional Transit District opens first 100 percent electric, zero-emissions bus rapid transit route in the U.S. with Proterra buses.
September, 2017Setting World Record
Proterra Catalyst E2 max sets world record and drives 1,101.2 miles—longest distance traveled by any electric vehicle on a single charge.
September, 2017Proterra Partners Win Bulk of FTA Funds
Proterra congratulates the winners of FTA Low-No grant funding for battery-electric buses.
October, 2017The DuoPower Drivetrain
Proterra introduces the DuoPower drivetrain, enabling the Catalyst bus to have industry-leading gradeability, nearly twice horsepower and acceleration and 5X the efficiency of a standard diesel bus.
October, 2017Van Hool
Van Hool selects Proterra for its first all-electric motor coach in the North American market.
December, 2017Back To Top1st U.S. Federal Agency Customer
Yosemite Becomes First U.S. National Park to Purchase Zero-Emission Buses From Proterra
December, 2017Market expansion
Proterra expands sales to more than 60 municipal, university, airport, and transit agency customers.
January, 2018Proterra receives prestigious award recognition
Proterra is named in the Global Cleantech 100 and receives North American Company of the Year award.
May, 2018Proterra expands technology innovation
Proterra introduces new high power interoperable EV charging technology
June, 2018First Canadian customer
Proterra enters Canadian market with electric bus order from Toronto.
September, 2018Investment from world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer
Proterra closes $155 million investment from Daimler, Tao Capital Partners, G2VP and others
September, 2018APEX Introduced
Technology innovation continues with introduction of Proterra APEX connected vehicle intelligence system
October, 2018Electric school bus Powered by Proterra
Proterra and Thomas Built Buses unveil the Saf-T-Liner eC2 electric school bus
January, 2019First electric buses in Hawaii & NC
Proterra customers deploy first electric transit buses in service in Hawaii and North Carolina.
April, 2019Battery Leasing Program
Proterra scales battery leasing program to put Proterra buses at price parity with diesel buses.
May, 2019Proterra Energy™ Fleet Solutions
Proterra Energy fleet solutions is announced, offering turnkey energy delivery for heavy-duty electric vehicle fleets.
May, 2019Michelin Collaboration
Proterra announced a collaboration with Michelin to develop the MICHELIN® X® InCity Energy Z tire, a new low rolling resistance tire designed and optimized for battery-electric buses in urban environments.
September, 2020ZX5 Bus Launch
Proterra unveiled the ZX5, its fifth-generation transit vehicle that touts the longest range of any 40-foot electric bus on the market.
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