ABOUT THE ZEB CONFERENCE
Accelerating the adoption of battery & fuel cell electric transit buses
EVENT DETAILS
WHERE: LA Metro Headquarters 1 Gateway Plaza
WHEN: September 10th & 11th
Thanks to FTA’s support, ZEB Conference is FREE.
WHAT’S NEXT IN CLEAN TRANSIT
The US Zero Emission Bus Conference will again bring together key transit, industry, & policy stakeholders in discussions covering the state of leading zero-emission technologies for buses: fuel cell electric and battery electric.
Building on the success of the 2016 London ZEB Conference, this event will increase the understanding of requirements needed to accelerate the roll out of a truly green transit network across the US. The US ZEB Conference is an open invitation to transit authorities, regional policy makers, and stakeholders to participate in the next wave of clean global public transit innovation.
Conference Hosts
Schedule
Expanding the knowledge base for ZEB adoption
9:30
State of Play – Why Now?
Political commitments and readiness level of ZE technologies. Are zero emission technologies ready for widespread deployment? What are the current status and prospects for zero emission buses?
12:15
13:30
Affordability
New financing and business models to reduce the cost of ZE technologies. How can ZE buses become more affordable?
9:00
Scaling Up
Looking to the future - bus & infrastructure manufacturers share details of their zero emission offers.
11:45
Big Plans: Global Perspectives & Announcements
Large-scale plans for expanding ZE fleets in Europe and beyond. How can Europe be a world leader on zero emission technologies?
13:30
15:00
15:45
How to Make it Happen: Policy & Operation
Cities currently deploying ZE buses share lessons & best practices for implementing zero emission policies and guidelines for procurement. Operators and industry experts discuss overcoming challenges in early deployments and the impacts on operation & maintenance.
18:00
9:30
State of Play – Why Now?
Political commitments and readiness level of ZE technologies. Are zero emission technologies ready for widespread deployment? What are the current status and prospects for zero emission buses?
12:15
13:30
Affordability
New financing and business models to reduce the cost of ZE technologies. How can ZE buses become more affordable?
15:45
How to Make it Happen: Policy & Operation
Cities currently deploying ZE buses share lessons & best practices for implementing zero emission policies and guidelines for procurement. Operators and industry experts discuss overcoming challenges in early deployments and the impacts on operation & maintenance.
18:00
9:00
Scaling Up
Looking to the future - bus & infrastructure manufacturers share details of their zero emission offers.
11:45
Big Plans: Global Perspectives & Announcements
Large-scale plans for expanding ZE fleets in Europe and beyond. How can Europe be a world leader on zero emission technologies?
13:30
15:00
8:00 AM
Opening Address
Dan Raudebaugh, CTE's Executive Director and co-host of the ZEB conference, kicks off Day 1.
8:20 AM
8:40 AM
9:50 AM
Session 1: Planning Our Zero Emission Future at Scale
Moderator: Steve Clermont, CTE
| Current full fleet transition work underway. |
11:30 AM
Lunch & ZEB Display Tours
See first hand the state of the art battery and fuel cell electric buses from BYD, Proterra, ENC, New Flyer and GreenPower Bus.
1:15 PM
Session 2: Operational & Infrastructure Considerations for Battery Electric Buses
Moderator: Chris Nelder, Rocky Mountain Institute
| Various aspects of battery electric bus deployments that differ from traditional technology and efforts underway to address these differences. |
3:00 PM
Session 3: Fueling the "Other" Electric Bus
| How will the hydrogen industry provide for cost-effective and logistically feasible fuel cell electric bus fueling? |
4:15 PM
Session 4: Support Programs Panel
Moderator: Dan Raudebaugh, CTE State and federal funding mechanisms for ZEB adoption.
8:00 AM
8:10 AM
Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance
ZEBRA activities and opportunities for interested transit agencies
6:30 PM
Dinner Reception at Sheraton Grand: The Deck
Dinner Reception Sponsor: Ballard Power Systems
8:20 AM
Session 5: Strategies for Getting Started with ZEBs
Moderator: Mona Babauta, Golden Gate Transit
| Transit leaders and case studies of key learnings |
10:05 AM
Session 6: Utility Programs for Transit & Process for Engagement
Moderator: Carrie Sisto, CPUC
| Utility perspectives, existing transit pilot programs, and the process for engagement |
12:00 PM
Lunch Workshop: Diving Deeper into Fuel Cell Electric Buses – Benefits, Costs and Opportunities
Box lunch and fuel cell bus workshop hosted by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Union Station Conference Room.
8:00 AM
Opening Address
Dan Raudebaugh, CTE's Executive Director and co-host of the ZEB conference, kicks off Day 1.
8:20 AM
8:40 AM
9:50 AM
Session 1: Planning Our Zero Emission Future at Scale
Moderator: Steve Clermont, CTE
| Current full fleet transition work underway. |
11:30 AM
Lunch & ZEB Display Tours
See first hand the state of the art battery and fuel cell electric buses from BYD, Proterra, ENC, New Flyer and GreenPower Bus.
1:15 PM
Session 2: Operational & Infrastructure Considerations for Battery Electric Buses
Moderator: Chris Nelder, Rocky Mountain Institute
| Various aspects of battery electric bus deployments that differ from traditional technology and efforts underway to address these differences. |
3:00 PM
Session 3: Fueling the "Other" Electric Bus
| How will the hydrogen industry provide for cost-effective and logistically feasible fuel cell electric bus fueling? |
4:15 PM
Session 4: Support Programs Panel
Moderator: Dan Raudebaugh, CTE State and federal funding mechanisms for ZEB adoption.
6:30 PM
Dinner Reception at Sheraton Grand: The Deck
Dinner Reception Sponsor: Ballard Power Systems
8:00 AM
8:10 AM
Zero Emission Bus Resource Alliance
ZEBRA activities and opportunities for interested transit agencies
8:20 AM
Session 5: Strategies for Getting Started with ZEBs
Moderator: Mona Babauta, Golden Gate Transit
| Transit leaders and case studies of key learnings |
10:05 AM
Session 6: Utility Programs for Transit & Process for Engagement
Moderator: Carrie Sisto, CPUC
| Utility perspectives, existing transit pilot programs, and the process for engagement |
12:00 PM
Lunch Workshop: Diving Deeper into Fuel Cell Electric Buses – Benefits, Costs and Opportunities
Box lunch and fuel cell bus workshop hosted by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) from 12 PM to 3 PM in the Union Station Conference Room.
Sponsors
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