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Monday, April 28
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
Automation & Digital Technology Solutions for Commercial Transport
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Autonomous Technologies
- Connected Technologies
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Autonomous Vehicle Fleets in the Real World - Keynote
This keynote address will feature a leading autonomous fleet showcasing their use of autonomous vehicles in their operations. In this session you will learn first-hand about the safety, efficiency, and cost-savings that utilizing autonomous vehicles can provide.
8:50 am - 10:05 am: AI in Commercial Transportation
The transportation industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) with innovations that promise to revolutionize every aspect of the supply chain, from vehicle design and traffic management to logistics and customer experience. This session will explore the rise of AI in transportation, focusing on how AI technologies are reshaping the way we move goods and people. In this session you will:
• Witness how AI-driven smart traffic systems can optimize fleet routes with real-time traffic monitoring that adjusts signals to reduce traffic jams, improve transit scheduling, and predict travel times more accurately for delivery, ridesharing, and public transportation operations.
• Uncover the latest AI safety enhancements being offered for vehicles today, utilizing software to enhance safety through driver assistance systems like lane-keeping assist, collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control, and fatigue detection.
• Learn the role of AI in predictive maintenance and fleet management, where the latest innovations can predict maintenance events before they become critical to reduce the downtime and costs for your fleet.
• Understand what it takes to maintain state-of-the-art AI systems as part of a fleet’s routine maintenance and repair schedule.
10:10 am - 11:25 am: Learning from Autonomous Trucking Case Studies
Across the nation, automated fleet vehicles are now delivering goods for major fleets and leading shippers. In this session you will:
• Hear the results of case studies and pilot programs from the leading fleets utilizing autonomous trucks to deliver customer goods.
• Explore the ways that fleets and technology developers are navigating state and federal regulations as they deploy trucks to achieve low-cost operation and efficiency enabled by autonomy.
• Understand how these trucks are interacting with suppliers at freight hubs, creating a more intelligent supply chain and affect fleet reliability and goods security.
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Software-Defined Vehicles Unlocking Unmatched Fleet Performance
Dive into the cutting-edge technology of software defined vehicles (SDV) where developers will explore the benefits of creating a SDV ecosystem, providing enhanced value and streamlined experiences to users whose vehicles would otherwise become outdated from the fast-paced advancing vehicle market. In this session you will:
• Hear how leading vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are partnering to advance the digital transformation of the commercial vehicle industry with differentiated digital vehicle features that enhance customer efficiency and experience.
• Better understand how mobility, software updates, and cloud technologies allow for a vehicle to experience ‘updates’ where the systems and functions can receive changes to better enhance the safety, efficiency, and overall performance for the user.
• Understand how SDVs promote lower costs from fewer integrated chips that enable predictive maintenance, reduced risk, and extended vehicle lifespan.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
Battery Tech Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Vehicle Efficiency
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Battery Tech Keynote
Kick off this year’s Battery Tech Workshop with our opening keynote, bringing an emerging global battery and truck manufacturer to the stage who is leveraging a global network to reduce price and bring EVs that are cost and performance competitive with their diesel counterparts to the market, even without subsidies. Hear about key lessons learned from vehicle trials and early deployments.
8:50 am - 10:05 am: From Cells to Solutions
The performance, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness of electric vehicles (EVs) are largely influenced by the chemistry, health, and management of their batteries. This session will delve into the critical aspects of EV battery technology, exploring the different battery chemistries currently used in electric vehicles. In this session you will:
• Understand the differences between various battery chemistries such as lithium-ion, solid state, and emerging alternatives and their effect on energy density, charging speed, overall vehicle range and costs.
• Learn of the key factors that affect battery health over time, such as degradation, temperature sensitivity, and usage patterns that can influence maintenance costs, TCO, and long-term value for EVs.
• Hear from leading experts on how battery management systems (BMS) help monitor and optimize battery health, with charging cycle controls and cell balancing to increase the longevity of batteries and improve the value of EV purchases.
10:10 am - 11:25 am: Breaking Down Cost Barriers and Optimizing Batteries for Fleets
Join us for an insightful session where industry leaders will delve into their strategies for accelerating the adoption of battery electric vehicles across various sectors. In this session you will:
• Explore how and why battery costs continue to come down and what this means for fleet purchasers who are balancing changing regulatory demands and a shifting incentive landscape.
• Understand how the battery industry is working to meet EV demand while lowering prices through stabilized critical minerals, lithium-ion alternatives, and more efficient manufacturing.
• Learn from fleets directly on their practices to optimize battery health and longevity to achieve overall improved performance for their EV fleet.
• Hear about cheaper and better batteries that allow fleets to purchase EVs and help shippers meet their sustainability goals.
• Dig into key developments in AI and automation that create virtuous cycles of battery and vehicle performance improvements.
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm: Battery Tech Workshop Keynote 2
Our second Battery Tech keynote brings a leading vehicle technology supplier to share how the company’s battery manufacturing plant has enabled them to expand possibilities for electric vehicles. In this session you will:
• Hear a real account of the benefits that are obtainable for your fleet and gain inspiration for your own battery procurement and operational strategies.
• Discover the journey of building a highly efficient battery plant, to lessen reliance on external suppliers and create a cost-efficient supply chain.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Performance and Manufacturing Capacity Building
Never before has there been such significant investment in domestic battery production for EVs. Hear from a panel of experts leading this revolution about how they are scaling manufacturing, optimizing performance, and reducing customer costs. In this session you will:
• Hear about breakthroughs in efficiency, durability, and production innovation to meet growing market demand for cost effective vehicle batteries.
• Gain a clear understanding of the direction battery developers are heading in as they respond to market driving forces pushing domestic manufacturing and lower costs.
• Hear from the key players and battery manufacturers like Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, PACCAR, and their joint venture, Amplify Cell Technologies, who are utilizing federal investments to expand domestic battery making and strengthen North American manufacturing.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
EV Charging Event
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Industry Investment
- Infrastructure
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Opening Keynote
Kick-off this year’s EV Charging Event with our opening keynote where the leading charging solutions provider will discuss the importance of standardization and collaboration across the charging industry to enable a predictable and scalable process for charging deployment.
8:45 am - 9:45 am: Vehicles and Charging Manufacturers Accelerating the Hardware Shift
Gain key insights from this panel of technology leaders who are pushing for more reliable, efficient, and widespread charging solutions. Learn about innovations to charging hardware that amplify safety, improve charge speed, and ease integration. In this session you will:
• Explore innovations like liquid-cooled cables and other technologies enabling faster charging than ever before, while maintaining safety and system integrity.
• Learn how operator and user safety has become more streamlined and secure, giving fleets increased confidence in hardware ownership and management.
• Hear experts discuss the growing compatibility across different EV models and charging networks in standardizing charging protocols (e.g., NACS, CCS, and MCS).
• Demystify the array of potential changes to the regulations, incentives, and purchasing opportunities for EV Charging hardware and gain a clear understanding of the economic return to investing in vehicle charging.
9:50 am - 10:05 am: Megawatt Charging Keynote
This keynote will showcase insights from a leading charging developer in their megawatt charging journey, exploring the rising demand for megawatt charging solutions in the commercial vehicle industry. In this session you will:
• Gain insight into required charging speeds to electrify common fleet business models, utilizing an analysis of available time in the usage of commercial vehicles in local delivery, medium haul, and long-haul operations.
• Learn more about the runway for MCS commercial adoption – digging into the timing and cost of this technology.
• See why megawatt charging supports fleet scalability by enabling faster charging for a larger number of trucks, which optimizes operations as fleets continue their expansions and transitions to electric options.
• Explore how megawatt charging addresses the growing demand for high-power, long-range electric trucks, allowing fleets to operate efficiently and avoid costly delays caused by lengthy charging times.
• Understand how the MCS standard is evolving in response to real world deployments.
10:05 am - 10:35 am: Electrifying a Shipper Corridor
Shippers and Carriers are a crucial sector of the EV charging industry, and a recently formed shipper-carrier coalition aims to assist the transition. This session will delve into the launch of the coalition’s pilot project, testing long-haul heavy-duty electric truck operations along a critical freight corridor, accelerating the deployment of heavy-duty EVs. The project will be further examined by the coalition’s expert strategic charging solutions partner, who are providing infrastructure through six of their owned charging hubs along the corridor. In this session you will:
• Identify the key learnings from the large-scale pilot project that will develop a wider ecosystem for electric truck fleets, with insight into the investments needed to expand the electric grid for greater charging capabilities.
• See how the coalition is aiming to demonstrate the vast possibilities for fleet emission reduction, while also accelerating long-haul EV deployment and cost parity.
• Better understand a framework for zero-emission truck fleet adoption that prioritizes investments, planning, and deployment of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fueling infrastructure.
10:40 am - 11:40 am: Rapidly Developing Charging Stops
We are seeing swift deployments of EV charging hubs across North America. Dig into the current charging depot landscape alongside the companies leading the development for fleets. Learn how sites are addressing charger reliability, pricing, and “charging deserts”. In this session you will:
• Hear from both the public and private charging sectors on what has enabled them to create charging depots for fleets.
• Learn about the rapid development of charging stops and how these critical infrastructure developments are being driven by both the economic needs of fleet operators and evolving government policies on electrification.
• Explore what charging developers are doing to navigate the rise of data centers and the other dynamic pressures on utilities and how these challenges have impacted site timelines.
• Discover how government incentives, policies, customer initiatives are driving the swift deployment of charging stations for the use of fleet operators.
• Understand how developers are strategically placing charging stations along major freight corridors and to improve commercial fleet, reducing range anxiety and operational downtime.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Recharging Innovation: EV-Charging Roadways, Wireless Charging, and More
EV charging innovation is beginning to accelerate at increasingly rapid speeds. Wireless charging for commercial EVs has been demonstrated for years and its use case continues to expand as the first EV-charging roadways are now being built and tested. Costs, scalability, timelines, and commercial viability will be at the center of this session, where you will:
• Hear about the first EV-charging roads being developed in North America.
• Gain an understanding of the results of early wireless charging demonstration projects from technology and policy leaders.
• Explore the development of wireless in-motion charging alongside technology experts and leaders from state transportation leaders who are engaged with early adopting fleet operators.
• Examine the economic benefits of recharging innovations, such as reducing energy costs, minimizing operational disruptions, and lowering the cost of charging for fleets utilizing EVs.
• Learn how wireless charging, both stationary and in-motion, can transform the operation of EV fleets and where they can deliver improvements to efficiency and profit.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
Hydrogen Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
- Industry Investment
- Infrastructure
- Vehicle Efficiency
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Hydrogen Workshop Keynote
Hear from a prominent hydrogen leader and gain an update on where the industry currently stands after a period of growth, billions in government incentives, and technological improvements.
8:50 am - 10:05 am: Developing Hydrogen Production to Reduce Fuel Costs
Explore the hydrogen supply chain, with an in-depth analysis focusing on the critical role that new hydrogen plants are playing to meet the growing demand for this rapidly developing fuel. In this session you will:
• Dive in with a panel of hydrogen experts as they break down the various methods of hydrogen fuel production, from electrolysis to gasification.
• Understand how key investments are helping to scale the development of the hydrogen supply chain for wider use, while improving the efficiency and capacity of the hydrogen production process.
• Listen as key hydrogen plant operators explore the efficiency of the largest green and blue hydrogen plants and work toward providing hydrogen with lower costs and emissions.
• Hear about the evolution of Hydrogen Hub projects and learn how the projects are pushing hydrogen towards economic sustainability.
10:10 am - 11:25 am: Innovative Hydrogen Delivery Solutions
Delve into the critical infrastructure developing to get hydrogen to its fleet users. In this session you will:
• Listen as experts address important questions related to hydrogen storage, transport, and distribution for use by fleets.
• Hear how top infrastructure operators are developing efficient hydrogen transport networks to connect production hubs with demand centers through hydrogen pipelines, shipping methods, and transportation logistics.
• Learn about the most cost-effective ways that hydrogen is being delivered and how fleets can invest efficiently to ensure reliable hydrogen supply.
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm: Hydrogen Workshop Keynote: Fleet Case Study
Our second hydrogen keynote session will offer a firsthand look into the current state and future potential of hydrogen in various sectors. Hear from a leading fleet about their early hydrogen truck deployments and how the vehicles have performed, the resulting environmental impacts.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: The Drive for Using Hydrogen in Internal Combustion Engines
Already considered zero-emissions technology in the European market, hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE), are quickly gaining the attention of the North American transportation industry. There are many promising pilot projects showing that the technology might come to rival the performance of traditional fuels. In this session you will:
• Learn how hydrogen ICE trucks are a fast-to-market powertrains due to similarities with existing manufacturing practices, which has the potential to enable swift market development.
• Better understand the environmental footprint of hydrogen ICE powered vehicles and what this means for achieving corporate sustainability goals and/or meeting carrier requests for lower carbon transportation.
• Explore the use-cases where the hydrogen ICE becomes more feasible for fleets when compared to EVs and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with features such as longer range and competitive refueling times that could keep trucks on their routes for longer durations.
• Understand what the incoming administration will change about the hydrogen ICE market as the administration’s all-of-the-above approach changes the energy and transportation markets.
• Hear from industry leaders as they shed light on the ways that hydrogen ICE technology takes advantage of preexisting expertise, industrial processes and more to create cost-effective options for fleets.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
Policy Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Industry Investment
- Urban Mobility
8:30 am - 8:50 am: Policy Keynote/Partner Presentation
Join our opening keynote session for the Policy Workshop where you will learn about how a leading expert is working to set a clear economic and regulatory agenda that encourages adoption of advanced technology.
8:55 am - 10:10 am: The Role of Regulations in Advancing Sustainability
Regulatory frameworks have historically been a key component driving the switch to sustainable mobility. In this session, leaders from the public and private sectors will explore the challenges and opportunities arising from a shifting political environment. You will:
• Explore how the new Federal administration’s policies will impact fleet owners and the clean transportation industry overall.
• Examine how fleet owners can actively engage with regulatory agencies to influence policies that support the growth of alternatively fueled fleets that can provide both economic and environmental benefits.
• Make note of strategies to stay agile and adapt to future regulatory and policy changes, ensuring business continuity while contributing to a sustainable future.
10:15 am - 11:30 am: Public Fleets at the Cutting Edge of Regulatory Compliance
As many cities and state agencies continue to push to reduce emissions, California’s municipal fleets are at the forefront of navigating how to remain compliant with the world’s most complex set of fleet regulations. This panel will explore how fleets who have to work to comply with the California Air Resources Board’s rules are navigating this shift with limited budgets. In this session you will:
• Gain insight from a panel of public fleet managers into the strategies they are using to transition towards alternatively fueled vehicles to meet California regulatory compliance requirements.
• Learn from the panelists as they examine the role of these specific regulations and how public fleets are responding to these requirements—unlocking opportunities and challenges.
• Hear about the costs and savings from the fleets who are required to meet a high watermark for deployment of advanced clean vehicles as they translate their early learnings to the needs of a wider audience of public and private fleets.
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: The Future of Government Incentives
Join us as this panel discusses the ever-evolving nature of government incentives. Having just witnessed the single-largest infusion of funding into clean transportation programs in history, significant deployments and growth will be taking place in the years to come. However, at the same time, there remains uncertainty about what the future of the funding landscape will look like in the coming years. Navigate what this means for vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, or broader fleet modernization. In this session you will:
• Explore how the federal, state, and local incentive landscape has and will shift and how your fleet can continue finding funding to achieve your clean transportation initiatives.
• Go beyond the common grant programs and learn about the financial mechanisms that will be available to support alternative fueled purchases, infrastructure investment, and innovative technologies when the administration turns over.
• Find out how progressive fleets are learning to take advantage of existing funding opportunities in to showcase how these partnerships can reduce financial barriers and accelerate implementation.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
The Low Carbon Fuel Portfolio for Fleets Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Industry Investment
- Regulation
8:30 am - 8:45 am: Energy Transition - We've Been Here Before
This keynote session will explore the transition to more sustainable energy sources and clean transportation solutions. While it may feel like we are navigating uncharted territory, the reality is that North America has been transitioning energy sources for decades. In this session you will:
• Understand how the policy environment from regulations to carbon offset programs, to tax credits provide significant incentives for businesses to invest in and purchase renewable fuels.
• Learn about the lessons that we can learn from past transitions and gain clear insights into navigating the current energy shift.
8:45 am - 9:55 am: Renewable Diesel - Powering Fleets Toward a Cleaner Future
As adoption of renewable diesel accelerates, it offers a practical solution for meeting sustainability targets while maintaining fleet operations. This session will explore its transformative potential, with insights from industry leaders advancing sustainable business models. In this session you will:
• Understand the changes coming to federal agriculture policy and tariffs that could change the price of RD feedstocks and how those in turn will affect the price that fleets end up paying at the pump.
• Hear about case studies from leading carriers using RD to help meet their customers’ environmental targets with a drop in fuel instead of investing in other, pricier, and less-proven technologies.
• Gain insight into how changes in the California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard programs are going to change the economics of creating, selling, and using renewable diesel.
10:00 am - 10:15 am: Low Carbon Fuels Keynote
Go beyond conventional fuels as this keynote speaker will highlight alternative fuel options that are also playing a vital role in the transportation industry. In this session you will understand the ever-evolving landscape of fuels amid changing policy and political climates while also exploring biofuels, e-fuels, synthetic fuels, renewable natural gas, and other emerging solutions that help diversify the transportation energy mix.
10:15 am - 11:30 am: The Lowest Carbon Fuel of All … And Very Low Cost Too!
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is reemerging as a key solution for the transportation industry, offering significant environmental and cost benefits. In this session you will:
• Understand how renewable natural gas offers the absolute lowest carbon footprint of any and all fuels available to the transportation market, by far.
• Hear how renewable natural gas also offers one of the lowest cost fuel options for commercial fleet operators, especially those running long distances, high miles, and needing to refuel quickly.
• Learn about successful case studies that demonstrate RNG’s widespread impact on fleets working to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
• Deepen your understanding of how the incentive landscape is shifting and the role that credits such as the investment tax credit are going to reshape the availability and price for RNG.
• Gain insight into the seismic impact that new technology, such as the Cummins X15 engine will have on improving the efficiency and return on investment in RNG technology.
8:30 am - 1:45 pm
Utility Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Industry Investment
- Infrastructure
8:30 am - 9:15 am: Fleets + Utilities: Partnerships for Success
This year’s utility workshop kicks off with the first of two fireside chats featuring leading fleet managers and utilities discussing their effective and successful partnerships. In this session you will:
• Hear firsthand these partners that are setting the example for collaborative success between fleets and their local utilities – where innovative solutions are driving cost and emission savings.
• Witness how utilities assist fleet managers by creating a shared understanding of key topics for efficient charging and energy use – from lead time requirements, mid- to long-term procurement timelines, and the varying degrees of flexibility for charging required.
• Learn about successful grid and site planning partnerships that have led to charging depots that enable fleets to get their EVs charging, running, and delivering goods.
• Explore what utilities are doing to enable faster and lower cost vehicle electrification projects for fleets – and what fleet managers are doing to help.
9:20 am - 10:35 am: Utility Policies, Incentives, and How They Shape the Market
Utility policy shapes the costs, timelines, and what is possible for fleets and infrastructure providers to deploy effective charging stations. Develop a deep understanding of these interlocking issues and be positioned to create successful projects. In this session you will:
• Understand how utility policies shape your ability to address your own EV charging needs.
• Explore how fleets and infrastructure developers approach site development, distributed energy resources, battery storage, and microgrid integration.
• Learn about and what policy gaps and solutions to address those gaps are being proposed to support these deployments.
• Develop an understanding of the ratepayer focused policies that are in place and the effect that those policies have on electrification and datacenter projects, directly impacting ratepayers’ interest in adopting advanced energy technologies.
10:45 am - 11:30 am: Fleets + Utilities: Partnerships for Success Part 2
Part 2 continues the discussion of fleet and utility collaborations enabling a more efficient and feasible power supply experience for the user. Hear as a utility, technology provider, and fleet come together to discuss the benefits they have obtained from their own partnerships and how these benefits to cost and performance can be replicated.
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Utility Leadership: Building the Future Panel
Electric utilities are now a key component of the transportation market in a way that is new for fleets and for utilities. This exciting, forward-looking panel features utility executives who will delve into the efforts that they are undertaking to match the power demand with service capabilities of multiple segments, including commercial and residential EVs, in a timely and cost-effective manner. In this session you will:
• Understand how utilities are managing service capabilities now that electricity is in higher demand than ever before from electric vehicles, data centers and other energy-intensive applications.
• Delve into the evolving political landscape around electrification, decarbonization, and energy regulation, and how utilities are adjusting their strategies to meet new mandates and policy goals.
• Explore key questions about how investments in renewable energy are shaping energy costs and what that means for fleets deploying EVs.
9:15 am - 1:45 pm
Shipper-Carrier Workshop
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Goods Movement
9:15 am - 10:15 am: Innovative Sustainability Partnerships
Customer pressure is going to be a key force pushing carriers and third-party logistics providers to adopt more sustainability practices. In this session you will:
• Hear from carriers and shippers as they discuss the ways they can work together to align the financial incentives to pursue sustainability.
• Gain insight from real-world examples about how embracing sustainability frameworks can lead to more efficient goods delivery and improve profitability.
• Understand how private sustainability initiatives are continuing to push fleets to adopt environmentally friendly practices even as government priorities change.
10:20 am - 11:20 am: Procurement Practices that Reward Sustainability
Procurement is the key lever that shippers and 3PLs have in their toolbox to help address their scope 3 emissions. This informative session will lean into the difficult conversations that carriers and shippers need to have to promote sustainability. In this session you will:
• Learn from sustainability professionals who have developed and implemented a procurement strategy that helps them to boost profits and help the planet.
• Explore the digital technologies available along the supply chain, including by 3PLs, that can improve shippers’ environmental data and provide key intelligence about their products at every step in the supply chain.
• Develop an understanding of the advanced vehicle products that fleets have at their fingertips to allow for clean transportation while improving business performance.
• Explore the reporting and contractual frameworks that enable carriers to invest in advanced vehicle technologies.
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Carrier Strategies to Slash Emissions Annually
There are a wide variety of technologies that carriers can use to reduce emissions. Carriers have seen significant emissions gains from using intermodal solutions and changing the fuel mix of transportation options to renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric. In this session you will:
• Gain key insights into the fuels, infrastructure, and technologies that carriers can make use of immediately to generate immediate emissions reductions.
• Dig into the ways that improved safety and tracking by carriers contribute to improving the economic return for shippers.
• Understand how carriers and 3PLs track, validate, and report their progress to shipper partners.
2:00 pm - 4:25 pm
Mainstage
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Goods Movement
- Vehicle Efficiency
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm: ACT Expo Opening Keynote
You won’t want to miss this opening keynote address from one of the world’s largest companies as they discuss their diverse approach to enabling clean transportation in a way that makes economic and environmental sense
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm: Industry Fireside Chat
Gain perspective from one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers on the landscape of clean commercial vehicle technology, policy, incentives and the forward market in North America and in the EU. This session will explore the global shift to advanced technologies; the role of digital and automation in the future of fleet; and what the changes ahead in transportation policy mean for long-term commitments, investments, and technology considerations.
3:15 pm - 4:25 pm: A View from the Fleet C-Suite: The Driving Perspective
The top executives from some of the world’s largest and most progressive national fleets come together to discuss how they are navigating the complexities of the current landscape of advanced vehicle technologies, a diverse array of clean fuel choices, and customer, sustainability and regulatory drivers. Panelists will provide their unique perspective on the current and future state of the clean transportation industry, and the innovative and industry-leading actions they are taking within their own businesses. In this session you will:
• Hear directly from some of the most progressive companies in the world about their clean fleet projects, their lessons learned, and what your organization can learn from these forward-leaning efforts.
• Understand what technology and fuel options that are delivering a positive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), real performance results in terms of operational reliability and up-time, reduced costs across the enterprise, improved safety, and efficiency gains.
• See how collaboration among major fleets and fellow industry partners is shaping the future of the transportation industry.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Welcome Reception – Expo Hall Grand Opening
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Expo Hall Open
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Media Events
Join us for the grand opening of ACT Expo's expansive exhibit hall, where 450+ leading OEMs and transportation solutions providers will showcase the technology and service innovations shaping the future of commercial transportation. Gain hands-on access to 200+ low- and zero-emission advanced vehicles for a range of applications. Plus, hear the latest industry updates at exclusive media events, where industry leaders will unveil new vehicles and solutions, and announce innovative demonstration projects and strategic partnerships.
4:40 pm - 5:40 pm
Showfloor Theater
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Learn about new technology and cutting-edge advancements across all types of energy and vehicle technology on the inaugural ACT Expo showfloor theater. In this exciting series of presentations and discussions, attendees will hear from experts, leaders, and start-ups about boundary-pushing work into the future of energy and transportation.
Tuesday, April 29
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Invite-Only Annual Utility Innovation Breakfast (brought to you by TRC)
Topics
- Utility
Utility leaders: join us for an exciting annual event focused on the importance of outreach and engagement in the development of successful utility clean transportation programs! One of the fundamental requirements of a successful utility program is the development of targeted outreach efforts and engagement campaigns to ensure utility customers have awareness of the programs and the broader societal impacts and benefits. This utility-only event will convene an expert panel of utility leaders to share successes, discuss best practices and outline a blueprint in developing strong outreach plans. To inquire about attending, please reach out to Amber Fearon at afearon@trccompanies.com.
9:00 am - 11:10 am
Mainstage
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Goods Movement
- Industry Investment
- Vehicle Efficiency
9:00 am - 9:15 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15 am - 9:45 am: ACT Expo Opening Keynote
Hear from the Chief Technology Officer of one of the world’s largest OEMs as they discuss their continued commitment to develop and provide ultra clean and zero emission equipment for commercial vehicle operations around the world. Gain perspective on investments made to date, and what’s next for the continued evolution of zero emission technology. And hear how this OEM is walking the talk as it integrates these zero emission products into its own operations.
9:45 am - 9:55 am: ACT Expo Fleet Awards
9:55 am - 11:10 am: Shippers and Carriers Partnering to Achieve Economic and Environmental Success
With a large number of the world’s leading shippers having set aggressive carbon reduction goals for the 2040 timeframe, it is imperative that these companies figure out how to better integrate clean vehicle technologies into their supply chains. With an array of factors that can make the integration of these technologies and low carbon fuels challenging – costs, infrastructure, contract terms, residual values, and a lot more – innovation, grants, new ways of doing business together are often the key to unlocking benefits for both parties. Finding ways to make these partnerships successful will be absolutely critical to achieving these mid-term sustainability goals within the logistics industry. In this session you will:
• Learn how shippers and carriers are modifying their standard business relationships in order to make clean transportation projects work successfully.
• Gain insights into the ways in which the price of moving goods using alternative fuels, from RNG to electricity, can provide lower cost transport services to the shipper, and longer-term contract relationships with the carrier.
• Discover how cutting-edge autonomous technology is being used to increase truck efficiency, reduce costs and improve operational performance and resiliency.
• Hear insights from early adopters about how using generative AI allows shippers and their freight partners to plan routes, improve operational practices, and gain efficiency, leading to stronger economic and environmental performance.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Expo Hall
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Expo Hall Open
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Media Events
Day 2 of ACT Expo offers more opportunities to explore the latest technologies and solutions for the commercial transportation sector. Continue your journey through the expansive exhibit hall, featuring 450+ leading OEMs and transportation providers, and experience firsthand the 200+ advanced low- and zero-emission vehicles on display. Media events will continue throughout the day, where industry leaders will reveal new products, discuss emerging trends, and announce exciting new projects and collaborations.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ride & Drive
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
Get behind the wheel at the ACT Expo Ride & Drive event, where you can test a variety of advanced commercial vehicles, including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and renewable fuel-powered models. Experience the performance of these vehicles in real-world conditions, including instant torque for smooth acceleration, quiet operation, enhanced safety features, and a focus on driver comfort. Please note that some vehicles require a commercial driver’s license, while others will be available for ride-along experiences.
11:40 am - 4:40 pm
Showfloor Theater
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Learn about new technology and cutting-edge advancements across all types of energy and vehicle technology on the inaugural ACT Expo showfloor theater. In this exciting series of presentations and discussions, attendees will hear from experts, leaders, and start-ups about boundary-pushing work into the future of energy and transportation.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Invite-Only Fleet Event
This exclusive, invite-only session for fleet professionals offers an opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions focused on the successful strategies used to implement EV fleets and charging projects. Led by fleets for fleets, this peer-to-peer session will explore the challenges faced during the electric transition, provide practical tips for overcoming obstacles, and showcase innovative solutions that have been effective in accelerating the shift to electric vehicles.
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mainstage
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
9:00 am - 9:15 am: Welcome Remarks
9:15 am - 9:45 am: ACT Expo Opening Keynote
Hear the latest updates on this leading OEM's innovations in zero- and near-zero emission powertrains, the latest in driver assistance and technology features, and their work on maximizing fleet solutions in today’s regulatory environment.
9:45 am - 11:00 am: Low Carbon Energy for the Commercial Transportation Sector: A Dynamic and Evolving Landscape
Join us in this Mainstage panel comprised of some of the biggest names in the transportation energy sector as they come together to discuss a poly-fuel approach to deploying clean transportation at scale. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the needs of all commercial vehicle operators, geographies, or application types, but this panel of leaders will highlight the array of choices available in the market and help to identify which may have the best fit for your fleet operations. In this session you will:
• Explore the growing diversity of low carbon fuels, learning how that market is changing based on changes to various policies and credit programs.
• Discover the growing diversity of low carbon fuels and the impact policies and credits are having on supply and demand.
• Gain insight into key challenges and opportunities in building out new infrastructure to support fleets.
• Hear how and where leading fuel producers are investing in new infrastructure and innovations to support the fleet market.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Expo Hall
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Expo Hall Open
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Media Events
Day 3 of ACT Expo offers your final opportunity to explore the latest technologies and solutions for the commercial transportation sector. Continue your journey through the expansive exhibit hall, featuring 450+ leading OEMs and transportation providers, and experience firsthand the 200+ advanced low- and zero-emission vehicles on display. Media events will continue throughout the day, where industry leaders will reveal new products, discuss emerging trends, and announce exciting new projects and collaborations.
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ride & Drive
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Connected Technologies
- Vehicle Efficiency
Get behind the wheel at the ACT Expo Ride & Drive event, where you can test a variety of advanced commercial vehicles, including battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and renewable fuel-powered models. Experience the performance of these vehicles in real-world conditions, including instant torque for smooth acceleration, quiet operation, enhanced safety features, and a focus on driver comfort. Please note that some vehicles require a commercial driver’s license, while others will be available for ride-along experiences.
11:30 am - 1:20 pm
Showfloor Theater
Learn about new technology and cutting-edge advancements across all types of energy and vehicle technology on the inaugural ACT Expo showfloor theater. In this exciting series of presentations and discussions, attendees will hear from experts, leaders, and start-ups about boundary-pushing work into the future of energy and transportation.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Construction Sector: Building Towards Electrification
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Infrastructure
- Vehicle Efficiency
This year, experts anticipated a tipping point for the transition to electric and hybrid construction equipment, driven by increasing fuel costs and stricter emissions regulations. In this session you will:
• Hear case studies on where and how construction fleets have deployed cleaner technologies—with an examination of how they started and how the transition has been going.
• Examine how more construction firms are open to utilizing electric equipment options to combat the rising fuel prices, as lower maintenance and operating begin to offset initial procurement costs.
• Explore the ways that suppliers are evolving their relationships with fleets and contractors to match the growing demand for a diversified equipment portfolio.
• Hear from fleets with tangible experience discuss the technology improvements yielding cost-effective, quieter, alternatively fueled, electric equipment options.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Drayage Sector: The Role of Alternative Fuels and Connected Vehicles
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Connected Technologies
- Goods Movement
Drayage fleets are characterized with low mileage and predicable routes, which make them ideal use cases for innovating new cost-effective solutions alongside infrastructure developers and OEM partners. In this session you will:
• See how drayage fleets are opting to streamline their operations with digital freight management solutions.
• Understand the implementation of key regulations shaping drayage shipping at sea and inland ports and how drayage fleets are navigating those regulations while maintaining a competitive edge.
• Hear about the fuel savings and driver experience improvements that fleets are achieving while transitioning their drayage operations to alternative fuels, and how embracing alternatives can lead to cost-savings.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Food and Beverage Sector: Transforming Logistics for Greater Efficiency
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Goods Movement
- Transport Refrigeration
Join fleet leaders in food and beverage as they discuss their economic and environmental sustainability deployments that are utilizing emission reduction technologies. In this session you will:
• Explore case studies and learn preferred vehicle, charging, and route strategies that have enabled these fleets to utilize new technologies to increase efficiency and prevent harmful emissions that can be implemented by your own fleet today.
• Hear the latest from the fleets utilizing cutting edge transportation refrigeration units (TRUs) about how innovations in power storage and cooling technology are assisting fleets to meet pressing emissions goals.
• Gain insight into how the TRU market is changing in response to regulations from the state of California and responses from fleets.
• Learn about the efficiency, performance, and total cost of ownership gains that fleets can obtain by partnering with TRU technology developers.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Last Mile Sector: The Final Stretch - Innovations in Last Mile Transportation
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- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Urban Mobility
- Vehicle Efficiency
As urban areas continue to expand and e-commerce grows, the need for sustainable and efficient last mile delivery methods has never been more critical. In this session you will:
• Join industry experts and innovators to dig into the latest vehicle developments that are revolutionizing efficient delivery in the last mile.
• See how AI and machine learning are being leveraged to meet the growing demands of online shopping to optimize delivery planning and execution at scale.
• Go beyond the conventional electric van, truck, or car, and learn how other modes of transportation are being utilized for energy-efficient and faster last mile deliveries – to deliver at low-cost.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Refuse Sector: Cleaner Streets, Diverse Fuels
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Battery Electric Vehicles
Uncover how the refuse industry has led the alternative fuel transition as industry leaders highlight why natural gas became the leading alternative fuel for refuse hauling operations and what role the other fuels will play in this dynamic industry. In this session you will:
• Hear from fleet leaders about the economic results of operating alternatively fueled vehicles to learn more about the geographies, regulations, and incentives driving decision-making.
• Discover how the circularity benefits of CNG/RNG haulers go beyond the initial carbon reductions of the vehicles – and how your own fleet can convert landfill waste back to natural gas.
• See why more refuse fleets are exploring electric and hydrogen fuel cell options to reduce their costs as these types of vehicles catch up in performance.
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
School Bus Sector: Rolling out the New Generation of School Buses
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- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Urban Mobility
School districts across the nation are striving to create healthier environments for students and communities. This session will elaborate on the challenges and opportunities associated with the shift to sustainable school transportation. In this session you will:
• Gain valuable insights into best practices from real-world school fleet case studies demonstrating how clean transportation school bus technology is safely and efficiently transporting students.
• Discover the exciting results of the massive private and public investment in additional funding for clean school bus fleet electrification.
• Explore the positive environmental and health impacts of clean school buses and why transitioning to clean buses is critical for student well-being.
• Consider the newest innovations and trends for your own school district to optimize your bus operations with emerging technologies like V2G-enabled infrastructure to reduce costs and promote efficient energy use.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Municipal Sector: Leading by Example
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Regulation
Municipalities are placing communities at the forefront by adopting innovative strategies for transforming their diverse fleets. Join this panel of leaders as they share practical approaches to transitioning to alternative fuels, highlighting cost-effective solutions, sustainability goals, and the benefits these changes bring to both residents and the environment. In this session you will:
• Learn from successful fleet case studies that will demonstrate how your municipality can operate its vehicle fleet more efficiently, using alternatively fueled vehicles.
• Gain insight into how municipal fleets are managing the costs of their transitions – where they have found savings, where they’ve run into unexpected costs, and how operations have changed to suit new, advanced vehicles.
• Understand the importance of collaboration between municipal fleets and community stakeholders to highlight the benefits of alternative fueled vehicle adoption.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Port Sector: Decarbonization at the Harbors
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- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Infrastructure
- Vehicle Efficiency
Join us on this panel to learn about the technological advancements that port operators are deploying to change the way port logistics operate while helping both profitability and local communities. In this session you will:
• Hear from port operators about their experiences with alternative fueled equipment filling longstanding niches such as yard trucks, forklifts, and electrified rubber-tired gantry cranes (eRTGs) to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations.
• Discover the status of port-focused incentives—how they are being utilized to adopt energy-efficient equipment that enables lower costs and resilient solutions across North America.
• See why collaborations and partnerships on the international level will prove to be crucial in decarbonizing ports around the world with the exchange of best practices, innovative technologies, and successful strategies that can benefit your own port logistics.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Regional Haul Sector: Connecting Routes with Trends and Technologies
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Autonomous Technologies
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Driven by the rise of e-commerce and growing demand for deliveries, regional haul is emerging as another transportation sector where the energy transition is perfectly aligned. Operators are effectively meeting this demand through the widespread adoption of alternative-fueled vehicles and implementation of smarter travel strategies across regional networks. In this session you will:
• Learn the new strategies shaping the regional haul sector as the industry pushes towards immediate deliveries being made possible by battery technology and vehicle advancements.
• See how a growth in GPS-based asset tracking systems are allowing for 24/7 real time monitoring of tractors, trailers, loads, and even drivers to optimize efficiency and ensure safe transport of goods.
• Deepen your understanding of ways fleets can utilize cutting edge vehicles to improve driver hiring and retention.
• Hear fleet leaders share insights into their deployments of alternative fueled vehicles to meet customer demands.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Transit Sector: Commutes that help the Community
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Industry Investment
- Urban Mobility
The push to improve communities has made the role of public transit more crucial than ever. Join this session as panelists explore the latest advancements in energy transition for bus technologies aimed at increasing environmental benefits, solving operational challenges, and enhancing urban mobility. In this session you will:
• Learn from the transit agencies and municipalities who have been steadily procuring and operating alternatively fueled transit buses in their regions, and what lessons they wish they knew when they started their own transitions many years ago.
• Hear exciting case studies as they dive into integrating energy-efficient technologies within their existing transportation networks without losing efficiency and reliability.
• Develop an understanding of the common operational challenges faced by transitioning transit networks to alternative fuels and how to thoughtfully plan for the charging/refueling, cost considerations, maintenance, and logistical changes needed for alternatively fueled buses.
• Gain insight into the lessons from using and operating alternatively fueled vehicles that transit networks have for other industries to improve the economic return of investments in alternative fuels.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Utility Sector: Working to Lead by Example
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Utility
Utility companies are under pressure to lead by example in reducing emissions and adopting cleaner technologies. Utility fleets, which often include a diverse range of vehicles such as trucks, vans, and specialized equipment, play a pivotal role in this transformation. In this session you will:
• Explore the unique challenges and opportunities that utility fleets face as they transition toward alternatively fueled vehicles.
• Review case studies and real-world examples of utility companies who have successfully navigated the shift to electrified fleets, including both electric and hydrogen-powered solutions.
• Explore how utility fleets are adapting and electrifying the diverse range of vehicles they use from trucks and vans to more specialized equipment.
• Understand the importance of the utility’s role in developing charging and refueling infrastructure to support fleet electrification across public and private networks as they address challenges in grid capacity to meet the increasing demand of the industry.
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Warehouse Sector: Logistics from Storage to Shipment
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- Full Conference
In this session join logistics experts exploring cutting-edge strategies and technologies to maximize the efficiency of warehouse operations. In this session you will:
• Hear case studies from warehouse industry leaders about how automation, connected technology, and smart layout designs can improve the operations and cost effectiveness of your warehouse.
• Explore the strategies that warehouses are using to meet the requirements of local regulatory agencies to reduce emissions.
• Discover how technologies like yard trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks are leading the transition to alternative fuels in warehouse operations.
• Learn from leading warehouse operators how you can implement a variety of new technology for vehicles such as ADAS, 5G, AI, and LiDAR, to improve efficiency and lower your costs.
3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
Showfloor Theater
Registration Access
- Full Conference
- Expo Hall Only
Learn about new technology and cutting-edge advancements across all types of energy and vehicle technology on the inaugural ACT Expo showfloor theater. In this exciting series of presentations and discussions, attendees will hear from experts, leaders, and start-ups about boundary-pushing work into the future of energy and transportation.
Thursday, May 01
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Innovative Tech Showcase
Registration Access
- Full Conference
Topics
- Alternative Fuels
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Goods Movement
- Industry Investment
- Vehicle Efficiency
The Innovative Tech Showcase is a venue where companies provide an intimate and unique look into the latest and greatest technological developments that are reshaping the transportation industry.
9:00 am - 9:40 am: EV Inflection Point: The Factors Driving Mass Adoption of EVs
For commercial electric vehicles to reach mass adoption, they must have comparable total cost of ownership to their gasoline and diesel counterparts. But how close is that to happening? In this session you will:
• Hear about a vision of the coming moment EVs will become cheaper than their gas and diesel counterparts and understand the trends that will make that possible.
• Listen to customer perspectives on navigating incentives that are available to fleets and using them to make an economical transition to electrification.
• Learn about the wide range of ADAS and digital safety technologies that are included as standard features in newly designed and developed EVs today.
9:40 am - 10:10 am: Electromobility Ecosystem: Building a Net Zero Carbon Strategy
10:10 am - 10:45 am: Developing EV Charging Infrastructure Through Collaboration
10:45 am - 11:15 am: Fleet and Charging Solution Provider Fireside Chat
11:15 am - 12:00 pm: Refrigeration Innovation in Food & Beverage
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