Collaboration between the Joint Office and organizations such as NREL, CTE and others will allow states, municipalities and fleet owners to access research capabilities, modeling expertise and experience in training and community outreach. As a key technical assistance provider through the Joint Office, CTE will support the preparation of transition plans for transit agencies and school districts looking to add electric buses and shuttles to their fleets. CTE will help public fleet decision-makers identify barriers, resolve challenges and better understand the technical opportunities of electric buses in their communities.
Specific tasks CTE will provide include creating resources for understanding utility engagement, outlining best practices for EV infrastructure acquisition and siting and providing assistance for station design. CTE will also facilitate meetings between localities and utilities to address common issues like grid interconnection and rate structures, fostering collaboration for innovative charging solutions.
