Transit Bus Niche Market Toolkit

Developed by Clean Cities and TIAX LLC, this toolkit contains detailed information about using alternative fuels in transit bus fleets. Divided into 11 modules, this tool explains the benefits—and hurdles—of powering transit buses with alternative fuels and identifies opportunities and strategies for increasing alternative fuel use in transit agencies.

The toolkit also details the types of alternatives fuels typically used in transit buses; covers advanced technology options, such as hybrid electric and fuel cell systems; discusses emissions benefits of alternative fuel and advanced technology buses; and features a cost model.

Listed below are PDFs of the 11 modules to download, review, and use as a reference. Some of the following documents are available as Adobe PDFs. Download Adobe Reader.

• Module 1: Intro/Characterization of the Transit Bus Niche (PDF 472 KB)
• Module 2: Basics of Alternative Fuels for Transit Buses (PDF 639 KB)
• Module 3: CNG as a Transit Bus Fuel (PDF 843 KB)
• Module 4: LNG as a Transit Bus Fuel (PDF 640 KB)
• Module 5: Propane (LPG) as a Transit Bus Fuel (PDF 262 KB)
• Module 6: Biodiesel as a Transit Bus Fuel (PDF 188 KB)
• Module 7: Emerging Diesel Technology and Hybrids in Transit (PDF 99 KB)
• Module 8: Advanced Hybrid and Fuel Cell Bus Technologies (PDF 545 KB)
• Module 9a: Introduction to Transit Bus 1.0 Cost Model (PDF 310 KB)
• Module 9b: Transit Bus 1.0 Cost Model (MS Excel 271 KB)
• Module 10: Emissions Benefits of Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Transit Buses (PDF 444 KB)
• Module 11: List of Contacts and Resources (MS Excel 24 KB)