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We design our batteries to meet the structural configurations and performance demands of heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles.

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Heavy-Duty Trucks

We’re transforming one of the highest-polluting industries: heavy-duty trucking. Our energy-dense batteries deliver superior performance and long-range reliability for Class 8 trucks, cutting fuel costs and reducing emissions. Built for long hauls in unpredictable conditions, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure durable operation for metro-regional applications.

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A compact battery configuration that maximizes energy storage in tight spaces, seamlessly integrating into on- and off-highway vehicles.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
Heavy-Duty Trucks

Commercial Transit

From city buses to airport shuttles, we're transforming commercial transit with scalable battery solutions built for high-mileage, high-efficiency operations. Proterra batteries are designed to meet each fleet’s unique range and capacity demands, providing seamless operation across urban and regional routes.

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Onyx Slate

A traditional battery configuration designed for larger commercial vehicles, offering flexible installation options either below or within frame rails.

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  • Long Lifespan
  • High Energy Density
  • Reliable Performance
  • Advanced Safety
Commercial Transit

School Buses

Electric school buses offer cleaner air, quieter streets, and safer rides — protecting students and communities while producing zero tailpipe emissions. Our long-lasting, reliable battery solutions keep these buses operational with minimal maintenance requirements, providing dependable transportation that schools, families, and students can count on.

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Onyx Slate

A traditional battery configuration designed for larger commercial vehicles, offering flexible installation options either below or within frame rails.

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  • Reliable Performance
  • Advanced Safety
  • Extended Range
  • Exceptional Durability
School Buses

Off-Highway Equipment

Our batteries power heavy-duty equipment with long-lasting energy, exceptional durability, and zero emissions, reducing costs and improving air quality in demanding environments ranging from construction sites to inland ports. By eliminating harmful diesel fumes, our zero-emission batteries create a cleaner, safer work environment for operators and surrounding areas.

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A compact battery configuration that maximizes energy storage in tight spaces, seamlessly integrating into on- and off-highway vehicles.

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Off-Highway Equipment

Specialty Vehicles

When every second counts, reliable performance is essential — and that’s exactly what our battery solutions deliver. From fire trucks and ambulances to refuse fleets, our batteries ensure critical service vehicles stay powered when they’re needed most. By reducing emissions and delivering consistent power, our technology creates cleaner air while keeping everyday heroes ready to respond.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
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Strata

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Specialty Vehicles

Medium-Duty Vehicles

Box trucks, delivery vans, tow trucks, and utility vehicles are ideal candidates for zero-emission electrification due to their predictable routes and demanding operational needs. Our safety-tested batteries deliver lasting power and proven reliability while reducing operating costs, lowering emissions, and promoting healthier communities.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
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Strata

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Medium-Duty Vehicles

Port Equipment

We're electrifying the backbone of global trade: from cranes and yard tractors to container handling equipment at ports and terminals. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the power and duty-cycle endurance ports demand, minimizing downtime while cutting emissions in some of the world's busiest logistics hubs. Built to withstand constant use in high-humidity, high-salinity port environments, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure reliable operation for demanding terminal applications.

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Strata

A compact battery configuration that maximizes energy storage in tight spaces, seamlessly integrating into on- and off-highway vehicles.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
Port

Marine

Powering the shift to zero-emission vessels: ferries, tugboats, and workboats navigating our waterways. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the range and reliability marine operators need, reducing fuel costs and emissions across commercial fleets. Engineered to endure vibration, moisture, and the demanding conditions of maritime service, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure dependable operation for vessels on the water.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
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Strata

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Marine

Mining & Quarry

We're transforming one of the most demanding industrial environments: mining and quarry operations. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the torque and endurance needed to power haul trucks, loaders, and heavy machinery through extreme conditions. Built to withstand dust, vibration, and constant heavy-duty cycles, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure durable performance in the harshest off-road environments.

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Strata

A compact battery configuration that maximizes energy storage in tight spaces, seamlessly integrating into on- and off-highway vehicles.

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Mining

Construction

We're electrifying the equipment that builds our infrastructure: excavators, loaders, and heavy machinery on job sites. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the power and uptime construction crews rely on, cutting fuel costs and emissions without sacrificing performance. Built for the dust, vibration, and unpredictable conditions of the job site, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure durable operation from groundbreaking to completion.

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
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Strata

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Construction

Rail

We're helping decarbonize one of the backbones of freight and transit: rail. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the sustained power and range needed for locomotives and rail equipment, reducing emissions across long-haul and switching operations. Engineered to perform reliably mile after mile, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure durable operation for the rail industry's toughest demands.

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Slate

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  • Extended range
  • Robust durability
  • Reliable performance
  • Advanced safety
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Strata

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Rail

Defense

We're powering the next generation of tactical and support vehicles for defense applications. Our energy-dense batteries deliver the reliability and performance our armed forces require, even in the most unpredictable and mission-critical conditions. Built to meet rigorous military standards for durability and safety, our rugged, safety-tested systems ensure dependable operation when it matters most.

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Strata

A compact battery configuration that maximizes energy storage in tight spaces, seamlessly integrating into on- and off-highway vehicles.

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  • Maximized Uptime
  • Rugged Durability
  • Reliable Performance
  • Modular Scalability
Defense

Our team of experts is ready to guide you through the electrification process and help you achieve your zero-emission goals.

Our proven battery solutions have powered superior performance across millions of miles, delivering industry-leading reliability along the way. Let’s build a safe, sustainable future — together.

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50M+

Service miles powered by Proterra to date

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8-10

Years of reliable power per pack

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