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Proterra Recognized in the 2015 Global Cleantech 100BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Proterra, the leading provider of zero emission battery-electric buses, today announced it was named in the prestigious 2015 Global Cleantech 100, produced by Cleantech Group, whose mission is to connect organizations to sustainable innovation through its i3 Connect platform and global events.  The Global Cleantech 100 represents the most innovative and promising ideas in cleantech. Featuring companies that are best positioned to solve tomorrow's clean technology challenges, Global Cleantech 100 is a comprehensive list of private companies with the highest potential to make the most significant market impact. "We are honored to be named to the Global Cleantech 100 list," said Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra. "2015 marked a banner year for Proterra, as we expanded our facilities coast to coast, increased sales from 2014, broke four records at federal testing, and launched our flagship bus platform, the Catalyst. We look forward to scaling zero-emission transit across the nation in 2016." This year, a record number of noinations were received: 6,900 distinct companies from 60 countries. These companies were weighted and scored to create a short list of 323 companies. Short-listed nominees were reviewed by Cleantech Group's Expert Panel, resulting in a finalized list of 100 companies from 17 countries. "The Global Cleantech 100 provides us with insight into the collective opinion of key market players on which megatrends and innovation companies are most likely to have a significant impact in the next 5-10 years," said Michele Parad, Senior Manager at Cleantech Group and lead author of the Global Cleantech 100 Report. "Now in its 7th year, the Global Cleantech 100 program reveals which themes are staying relevant and which sectors are taking center stage." About Cleantech Group Founded in 2002, Cleantech Group's mission is to accelerate sustainable innovation. Core to this mission is i3, an online platform that connects corporates with innovation, at scale, by allowing them to find, vet, and connect with start-ups—efficiently building an innovation pipeline. The i3 platform comes to life at our global Events, which convene corporates and start-ups, along with other players shaping the future of sustainable innovation. Cleantech Group is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in London. For more information, visit; www.cleantech.com About Proterra, Inc. Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission vehicles that enable bus fleet operators to significantly reduce operating costs while delivering clean, quiet transportation to the community. Proterra has sold more than 115 vehicles to 14 different transit agencies throughout North America. Proterra's configurable EV platform, battery and charging options make its buses well-suited for a wide range of transit and campus routes. With unmatched durability and energy efficiency based on rigorous U.S. certification testing, Proterra products are proudly designed, engineered and manufactured in America, with offices in Silicon Valley and South Carolina. For more information visit: http://www.proterra.com/ and follow us on Twitter @Proterra_Inc. CONTACT: Lauren Burke, [email protected], 714-907-3293 Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151009/275882LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/proterra-recognized-in-the-2015-global-cleantech-100-300210775.html SOURCE Proterra, Inc. 
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