# Trailblazing Electric Buses The Proterra Catalyst E2 Will Revolutionize Public Mass Transit By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalyst-e2-electric-bus References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/proterra-catalyst-e2-electric-bus/45383/) & [proterra](https://www.proterra.com/press-release/proterra-catalyst-e2-series-sets-new-industry-precedent-with-a-nominal-range-of-up-to-350-miles/) Electric buses are set to become an increasingly ubiquitous fixture on our roads and highways in the coming years, which is precisely why Proterra has put a lot of work and resources into developing an electric bus that is capable of exhibiting an extraordinary range of nearly 1,000 km on a single charge. The Proterra Catalyst E2, which recently undergoing testing over at the [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-blackbird) proving grounds in South Carolina, will feature a [storage capacity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catl-c-battery) in the range of 440 to 660 kilowatt-hours. While it will not be able to offer four-figure range during practical consumer applications, it will still feature more than enough range to easily negotiate American transit routes. This electric bus is truly a high-tech automotive accomplishment that will allow for efficient and eco-friendly mass transit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Buses:** The rise of electric buses presents opportunities for companies to invest in the development and production of electric vehicle technology. - **Long-range Battery Storage:** Companies can benefit from the development of batteries that can store large amounts of energy, providing electric vehicles with more range and usability. - **Efficient and Eco-friendly Mass Transit:** Investments in the development of eco-friendly mass transit technologies can help reduce pollution and traffic congestion in urban areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can invest in the production of electric buses and the development of electric vehicle technology. - **Clean Energy:** The development of long-range battery storage technology can benefit companies involved in the clean energy industry. - **Smart Cities:** Smart city initiatives can involve the implementation of efficient and eco-friendly mass transit options to reduce pollution and traffic congestion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Public Transportation Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/higer-new-v.md) - [Ultra-Long-Range EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeekr-001.md) - [Battery-Electric Bus Solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-bus.md) - [Decarbonized Long-Haul Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longhaul-truck.md) - [All-Electric Commercial Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-etransit-custom.md) - [900-Mile Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-solid-state-battery.md) - [Delhi-Based Electric Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delhi.md) - [Lux Long-Range Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-electric-car-concept.md) - [Aerodynamic Long-Range Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresco-xl.md)