Proterra Inc

Proterra Inc

One of the strategic decisions we made in our business some years ago was to establish our own technology around the battery, and we realized we had a very capable battery for commercial vehicle applications. We have a unique perspective on the market because we’re a supplier to ourselves.”

Gareth Joyce
CEO of Proterra Inc
Country
United States
US Exchange
NASDAQ
Symbol
PTRA
SEC CIK
1820630
Number of Employees
1057
Status
President and CEO
Gareth Joyce
CFO
David Black

Founded

Dale Hill
2004
Description
Founded in 2004 by Dale Hill in Golden, Colorado, Proterra is an American electric vehicle company based in Burlingame, California. They specialize in battery electric transit buses, powertrains, and heavy-duty vehicle charging systems. Covering 40+ million service miles, Proterra has a footprint across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Their technology powers not only their buses but also vehicles from renowned automakers such as Daimler’s Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Van Hool, Optimal, and Bustech. Committed to a sustainable future, Proterra has offset 180 million pounds of CO2 and saved over 5 million gallons of diesel. Beyond just vehicles, they provide an all-encompassing electric vehicle infrastructure solution, steering the transport sector towards a cleaner path.
Address
Status
1815 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, United States​

Company History

  • Founding

    Proterra was founded in Golden, Colorado by Dale Hill. He had previously established TransTeq.

  • EcoRide Prototype

    A prototype of Proterra's EcoRide was showcased at the APTA Expo.

  • EcoRide Tour

    Proterra abandoned the APU for the EcoRide, which then toured various cities in California.