Now Accepting Abstracts
CTE is accepting abstracts from bus and shuttle fleets to share practical learnings from their ZEB experiences. In general, speaking positions will include 5-10 minutes of individual presentation time followed by a shared panel discussion with the session's other presenters. Abstracts due by April 1, 2027. Submit your abstract.
Commercial suppliers and other deployment partners may collaborate with a fleet operator on an abstract submission, provided the fleet representative serves as the primary presenter.
Suppliers and other industry partners interested in additional speaking opportunities should contact melinda@cte.tv to learn about available sponsorship opportunities.
7:30 am - 5:00 pm | San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Our staff is looking forward to seeing you at check in! Please note, you must check-in at the registration desk prior to joining any pre-conference sessions.
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
*timing may vary due to traffic
Get a firsthand look at SamTrans’ transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, currently targeted for 2034—six years ahead of California’s state deadline. SamTrans is advancing a mixed fleet of battery-electric and fuel cell electric buses, with major infrastructure investments underway to support both technologies.
Tour participants will visit SamTrans North Base and South Base to see current zero-emission bus operations and learn about the infrastructure being developed to support the agency’s growing fleet.
North Base
- Interim liquid hydrogen fueling system from Plug Power
- Fuel cell electric bus operations
- Battery-electric buses and depot charging
- Plans for a permanent hydrogen fueling station, developed with FASTECH and Bosch Rexroth, designed to support up to 174 FCEBs
South Base
- Battery-electric bus operations
- Existing ABB depot charging infrastructure
- New Hitachi pantograph charging infrastructure
- Facility preparations to support a BEB fleet expected to grow to 62 buses
Space is very limited. You can modify your registration later to add a tour, however, once capacity is reached, a waitlist will go into effect.
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Designed for new and experienced transit professionals who are new to zero-emission buses (ZEBs), ZEB 101 provides a practical introduction to the technologies and considerations involved in deploying battery and fuel cell electric buses. The course is relevant for staff across transit management, operations, maintenance, and other departments that play a role in ZEB implementation.
The curriculum also introduces key technical topics—including charging and fueling infrastructure, workforce development, and operational impacts—to help participants engage confidently with bus manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and internal stakeholders. Course slides included.
ZEB 101 participants can earn 3 continuing education hours through self-certification. This course, led by CTE Engineering Staff, is pre-set with sequenced content. Attendees can interact and ask questions directly. Certificates of Completion will be sent within 14 days of the course.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Designed for transit professionals at agencies with experience deploying ZEBs, ZEB 201 focuses on using real-world operational data to evaluate current deployments and refine plans for future fleet expansion. The course is organized around two areas: gathering and interpreting data from existing ZEB operations, and applying those insights to deployment and transition planning.
The curriculum also explores how to evaluate actual costs and operational experience to develop a more realistic, data-backed roadmap for scaling zero-emission fleets. Course slides included.
ZEB 201 participants can earn 3 continuing education hours through self-certification. This course, led by CTE Engineering Staff, is pre-set with sequenced content. Attendees can interact and ask questions directly. Certificates of Completion will be sent within 14 days of the course.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Designed for transit professionals interested in starting, expanding, or better understanding a hydrogen fuel cell bus program, this coursek takes a deeper look at the technologies, infrastructure, and planning considerations unique to hydrogen.
Participants will explore hydrogen properties and fueling systems, station sizing and phased expansion, facility modifications for safely maintaining hydrogen vehicles, and the current state of the fuel cell bus and fueling station markets. The course will also examine common arguments for and against hydrogen as a transit fuel and the factors agencies should consider when evaluating its role in their fleets. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to plan, measure success, and support a scalable hydrogen program. Course slides included.
Hydrogen in Transit participants can earn 3 continuing education hours through self-certification. This course, led by CTE Engineering Staff, is pre-set with sequenced content. Attendees can interact and ask questions directly. Certificates of Completion will be sent within 14 days of the course.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kick off ZEB Con with food and drinks in the Expo Hall!
Time TBA
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*timing may vary due to traffic
Get a firsthand look at SamTrans’ transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet, currently targeted for 2034—six years ahead of California’s state deadline. SamTrans is advancing a mixed fleet of battery-electric and fuel cell electric buses, with major infrastructure investments underway to support both technologies.
Tour participants will visit SamTrans North Base and South Base to see current zero-emission bus operations and learn about the infrastructure being developed to support the agency’s growing fleet.
North Base
- Interim liquid hydrogen fueling system from Plug Power
- Fuel cell electric bus operations
- Battery-electric buses and depot charging
- Plans for a permanent hydrogen fueling station, developed with FASTECH and Bosch Rexroth, designed to support up to 174 FCEBs
South Base
- Battery-electric bus operations
- Existing ABB depot charging infrastructure
- New Hitachi pantograph charging infrastructure
- Facility preparations to support a BEB fleet expected to grow to 62 buses
Space is very limited. You can modify your registration later to add a tour, however, once capacity is reached, a waitlist will go into effect.