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The Center for Transportation and the Environment

Center for Transportation and the Environment

Formerly	Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation
Company type	501c3 Non-Profit
Industry	Environmentalism, Transportation
Founded	1993
Headquarters	Atlanta, GA
Services	Zero-Emission Technology Development Smart Deployment Transition Planning Advocacy

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clean, sustainable, and innovative transportation technologies. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CTE collaborates with transit agencies, government entities, academic institutions, and private industry to deploy zero-emission vehicles and supporting infrastructure.

CTE provides technical consulting services to design, implement, and optimize projects, with expertise in battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Its initiatives focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy solutions in the transportation sector.

Notable projects include the deployment of thousands of zero-emission buses, strategic planning for hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, and pioneering research in battery and hydrogen technologies. CTE also organizes the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con), a key industry event for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration.

History

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) was founded in 1993 as the Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation (SCAT) under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Program. As one of the first regional consortia dedicated to advancing sustainable transportation technologies, CTE has since managed over $1.2 billion in federal, state, and local cost-shared research, development, and demonstration programs focused on zero-emission vehicles.

• 1993: Hybrid Electric Humvee Prototype CTE demonstrated the potential of hybrid technology with a Hybrid Electric Humvee prototype, achieving double the fuel economy, halved acceleration times, and a tenfold increase in silent watch time.
• 1994: Hybrid Electric HMMWV The successful development of the Hybrid Electric High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) underscored hybrid technology's capabilities in improving military vehicle performance.
• 1996: First Battery Electric School Bus CTE partnered with Blue Bird to develop the first battery-electric school bus, paving the way for electric vehicle adoption in public transit.
• 1998: Flywheel Safety and Containment The organization conducted groundbreaking research on flywheel energy storage systems, ensuring their safety for transportation applications.
• 1999: GDOT TDM Measurement and Evaluation CTE collaborated with the Georgia Department of Transportation to evaluate transportation demand management (TDM) strategies.
• 2001: Rebranding as CTE The organization changed its name to the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), reflecting an expanded mission and national reach.
• 2005: Southern Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition Under a cooperative agreement with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), CTE founded the Southern Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition, involving 34 organizations to explore fuel cell transportation applications.
• 2005: National Fuel Cell Bus Program CTE was selected as one of three consortia managing the National Fuel Cell Bus Program, promoting fuel cell technologies in public transit.
• 2008: First Proterra Electric Bus CTE led the development of the first U.S.-built full-size electric bus, securing funding and driving innovation in electric bus technology.
• 2010: Fort Lewis Hydrogen Deployment CTE managed the deployment of hydrogen generation systems and fuel cell buses at Fort Lewis, Washington, showcasing hydrogen-powered transit.
• 2011: Inaugural Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) CTE hosted the first ZEB Con, an annual event dedicated to advancing zero-emission bus technologies.
• 2012: Landfill to CNG Conversion The organization facilitated the conversion of landfill gas to compressed natural gas (CNG) in Atlanta, fueling 200 vehicles and highlighting waste-to-energy solutions.
• 2014: Creation of the Low-No Program CTE played a pivotal role in establishing the Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (Low-No), securing funding for zero-emission bus deployments nationwide.
• 2015: First All-Electric Transit Fleet CTE guided the first U.S. transit agency, located in Seneca, South Carolina, in transitioning to an all-electric fleet.
• 2015: Hydrogen Fueling Stations in California The organization oversaw the installation of over 19 public light-duty and three heavy-duty hydrogen fueling stations across California.
• 2016: International Zero Emission Bus Conference In partnership with the Mayor of London, CTE co-hosted the first international ZEB Con, uniting global stakeholders to discuss sustainable transit solutions.
• 2018: Fuel Cell Electric Top Loader CTE managed the development of a fuel cell electric top loader at the Port of Los Angeles, integrating range extension and wireless charging technologies.
• 2019: Stockton School Bus Project CTE supported the deployment of zero-emission school buses in Stockton, California, advancing the electrification of student transportation.

External Links

Official Website