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Second Conference on

 Clean Buses in Canada



May 25, 2023

InterContinental Toronto Centre, Canada


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Background




The Government of Canada is committed to deploying zero-emission buses (ZEBs) to
meet its net-zero goal by 2050. 

It announced plans to deploy 5,000 zero-emission transit and school buses at an
investment of CAD2.75 billion during 2021-26. It further strengthened its
commitment by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at COP26 requiring all
new medium- and heavy- duty buses to be zero-emission by 2040. As of September
2022, more than 860 ZEBs are already operating across the country. 

This commitment of the federal government has been matched by dynamic action by
transit agencies and operators. Transit agencies in Toronto, Montreal and
British Columbia have drafted strategies to deploy 100 per cent zero-emission
fleets by 2040. Firm plans have been announced by the city of Ottawa to add 446
ZEBs by 2027, by City of Calgary to introduce 259 ZEBs by 2027, by Halifax
Transit to add 200 electric buses by 2028 and by Translink in Vancouver to
deploy 500 electric buses by 2030.

The government’s objective is also to make the country a leader in zero-emission
vehicle transportation. However, technological challenges continue to impact the
performance of ZEBs. These relate to power consumption, energy storage capacity,
range, energy efficiency, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
Moreover, navigating provincial and federal policies as well as funding
programmes, while also adopting new bus technologies has proven to be a
challenge for even large transit operators. That said, the industry is also
making concerted efforts to improve technology and that coupled with the
government’s clear vision to transition to a cleaner fleet, ZEB deployments are
expected to grow significantly in this decade. 

In light of the developments and opportunities, Global Mass Transit (GMT) is
organizing its second conference on “Clean Buses in Canada” on May 25, 2023 at
InterContinental Toronto Centre, Canada. 

Mission



The mission of the conference is to discuss the experience so far, best
practices, challenges and plans of transit agencies, operators and
local/provincial governments in deployment of a zero-emission bus (ZEB) fleet.
It will also provide information on procuring, financing, operating, and
maintaining clean buses and infrastructure. The conference will also highlight
opportunities and technological innovations.

The conference will bring together policymakers, transit agencies, state
transport departments, local government officials, OEMs, suppliers of bus
components, technology providers, energy providers, charging solution suppliers
and battery manufacturers, hydrogen-fueling infrastructure providers, funding
agencies, consultants, researchers, and academicians. 

The one-day conference will have eight sessions, panel discussions and case
studies, with a wide array of international experts providing valuable insights
and actionable advice. It will cover a range of clean buses and solutions.
Examples will be provided for large, medium and small transit agencies. The
agenda will cover the plans of cities to deploy clean fuel buses, especially
zero-emission buses, in Canada. It will also highlight the latest technological
developments and solutions to improve the customer experience. 

The conference will also help understand the role governments, transit agencies,
transport operators, manufacturers, and consultants can play in deploying
zero-emission buses in a city. Besides, it will provide insights into the
offerings of leading manufacturers and suppliers. 

There will be a dedicated session on the experiences of leading transit
authorities in the deployment of clean buses. This will provide an opportunity
to learn how to deploy clean buses and charging/fueling infrastructure, mobilize
funding, and manage stakeholder expectations.

Key issues to be discussed


 * Role of public transport in the journey to net zero in Canada
 * Transitioning to zero-emission buses (ZEBs): Strategies, policies, case
   studies and best practices
 * Current policies and standards for clean buses, electric buses, hydrogen
   buses
 * Progress in the deployment of ZEBs
 * Plans of cities, transit agencies and operators in Canada towards deployment
   of ZEBs
 * Opportunities available for suppliers of zero-emission buses
 * Key legal, organisational, technical, operational and financial issues in the
   adoption of clean buses
 * Total cost of ownership (TCO) of zero-emission buses
 * Drafting tender documents, selecting suppliers and developing contracts
 * Operations and maintenance of electric buses and hydrogen-fuelled buses
 * Electric bus charging infrastructure: Innovations, new technologies and
   infrastructure for large-scale fleets
 * OEM perspective on hydrogen: Launching new technologies, reducing costs,
   improving efficiency and commercialising hydrogen
 * Economics and business models
 * Financing zero-emission buses
 * Planning for, and scheduling and monitoring of clean buses
 * Using data and AI for fleet management
 * Integration of zero-emission fleet with new mobility (MaaS and AVs)

Event highlights

 * Identify opportunities in Canada
 * Build relationships during networking breaks
 * Learn from case studies
 * Showcase technology solutions
 * Understand plans for ZEB deployments
 * Meet transit agencies, operators and city governments

DAYS TO GO

 * 29
   Days
 * 20
   Hours
 * 10
   Minutes
 * 9
   Seconds

 

 

When & Where

May 25, 2023

InterContinental Toronto Centre, Canada



 

 

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