2023 Agenda

All Tracks

Alternative Fuels

Autonomous Technologies

Battery Electric Vehicles

ESG

Goods Movement

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

Industry Investment

Transport Refrigeration

Monday, May 01
Tuesday, May 02
Wednesday, May 03
Thursday, May 04

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Monday, May 01

9:00am - 10:45am

Clean Fuel Vehicle Bootcamp

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

9:00am - 10:45am: Next Generation Fleets: Environment, Efficiency, Economics

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• An introduction to the array of alternative low carbon fuels and clean and efficient commercial vehicle technologies now available in the market.
• A general summary of the pros and cons of each fuel and technology option, including costs, operational considerations, environmental benefits, and others.
• How to deploy and utilize alternative fuels and clean fuel vehicles and key considerations for selecting vehicles for your fleet.
• The role of government regulation and grants and incentive funding in driving development and adoption.

MODERATOR: Cliff Gladstein, Founding President, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Hani Hawari, Lead Product Manager, EV and Sustainability, Geotab
Joy Gardner, Executive Director, Empire Clean Cities
Taki Darakos, Vice President of Vehicle Maintenance and Fleet Services, PITT OHIO
Nate Springer, Vice President, Market Development, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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9:30am - 2:30pm

Battery Tech Workshop

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

9:30am - 9:45am: Session Keynote

Elisabeth Larsson, Senior Vice President Sales and Services, Volvo Energy

9:45am - 10:55am: Next Generation Battery Technology: Tackling Scale & Demand

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• An overview of different battery technologies available in the market today.
• New battery chemistries (e.g., LIBS, solid-state, NMC and LFPs) emerging in today’s EV market.
• An overview of the pros and cons of new battery technologies and chemistries.
• Targeted improvements in charge time, ranges, degradation rates, thermal management, and battery safety.
• Go-to-market timelines for emerging battery technologies.
• How companies are establishing manufacturing facilities.
• The state of domestic battery manufacturing industry, raw material costs, and battery prices.

MODERATOR: Jigar Shah, Head of Energy Services, Electrify America

Dr. Chris Mi, Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, San Diego State University
David Mazaika, Chief Executive Officer, Coulomb Solutions
Dustin Grace, Chief Technology Officer, Proterra
Mujeeb Ijaz, Chief Executive Officer, Our Next Energy (ONE)

11:00am - 12:15pm: Getting the Most out of Your Battery: Understanding Battery Life & Health

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Techniques and technologies to improve both the usability of batteries and total cost of ownership.
• Current battery warranties and the state of their longevity including V2G impacts.
• The use and adoption of AI and telematics to improve battery performance for fleets.

MODERATOR: Matt Horton, Chief Executive Officer, Voltera

Dr. Nadim Maluf, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Qnovo
Dr. Jonas Boehm, Global Director Mobility, TWAICE Technologies
Arun Chickmenahalli, Director of Maintenance R&D - Advanced Vehicle Technology, Ryder

1:15pm - 2:30pm: Recycle or Repurpose: Solving for “End of Life”

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Emerging applications for second life batteries.
• Economics of second life versus new battery technologies.
• Best practices to achieve economies of scale for battery recyclers.
• Reducing the environmental impact of sourcing new materials and battery manufacturing.
• Future proofing battery development to ensure that a circular economy is possible.

MODERATOR: Mackenzie Eldridge, eMobility Solution Engineering Manager, Schneider Electric

Anne Devine, President and Chief Executive Officer, Janus Electric Inc
Stefan Hogg, Business Development Associate, Li-Cycle
Taylor Hansen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Webasto Thermo and Comfort North America
Vince Arone, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, eCamion

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9:30am - 2:30pm

Beyond Electric: Next Generation Powertrains and Low Carbon Fuels

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Autonomous Technologies
ESG
Goods Movement
Transport Refrigeration

9:30am - 9:45am: Session Keynote

Alessandro Faldi, Low Carbon Solutions, ExxonMobil

9:45am - 10:55am: Driving Emissions Reductions: Renewable Fuels and Technologies

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In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Fleet case studies on using diverse renewable and low carbon fuels and vehicle types to achieve sustainability goals.
• Strategies fleets deploy to use low carbon fuels across the U.S.—with and without a robust incentive framework.
• The role of corporate sustainability targets and how those impact the use of fuels and techniques to improve environmental and economic outcomes.

MODERATOR: Tucker Perkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Propane Education and Research Council

BJ Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, ClearFlame Engine Technologies
Carrie Song, Vice President Americas, Renewable Road Transportation, Neste
Hernan Henriquez, Vice President of Sales, BayoTech

11:00am - 12:15pm: Emerging Applications: Next Generation Engines and Technologies

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• New natural gas and propane engine technologies available in today’s market.
• OEM and engine technology improvements in diesel, propane and natural gas that are cleaner and more efficient than ever before.
• The economic and environmental sustainability benefits of replacing fossil fuel use in advanced powertrains with lower carbon renewable fuels.
• How low carbon renewable fuels can accelerate fleet reductions of carbon emissions and fleet operational costs.
• Ways a renewable fuel program can be quickly scaled to achieve significant economic and environmental sustainability benefits.

MODERATOR: Adam Richey, Senior Business Development Specialist, Renewable Fuels, Chevron

Eric Bippus, Executive Vice President of Sales and System Development, Hexagon Agility
Jason Roanhouse, Vice President, North American Bandag Operations, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
Puneet Jhawar, General Manager, Global Spark Ignited Business, Cummins
Chris Hough, Vice President, Maintenance Services, Penske Truck Leasing

1:15pm - 2:30pm: Operational Improvements: Leveraging Vehicle Automation and Connected Tech in Existing Fleets

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
· The latest updates of autonomous technologies and fleet demonstrations and deployments of the technology.
· How automated and connected technology can improve fleet efficiency and reduce operational costs and carbon emissions.
· Expected commercialization and scaling timelines for this technology.
· The economic and environmental sustainability benefits of combining various connected and automated technologies across vehicle fuel types.

MODERATOR: Roy Molter, Head of Marketing Communications, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Americas, ZF North America

Kevin Chronicle, Head of Commercial Vehicle Steering, Bosch
Rob Minton, Associate Vice President, Connected Car Business Development, Geotab
Chet Ciesielski, Vice President, On-Highway Heavy Duty Truck Business, Navistar
Magnus Gustafson, Vice President – Connected Services, Volvo Trucks North America

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9:30am - 2:30pm

Hydrogen Workshop

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

9:30am - 9:45am: Session Keynote

Michael Lohscheller, Chief Executive Officer, Nikola Corporation

9:45am - 10:55am: Fleet Operations: Hydrogen’s Evolving Role in Transportation

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In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Real-world case studies from regional haul, drayage, transit, off-road, and long-haul freight fleets who have and are demonstrating hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technologies in their operations.
• Factors and considerations driving total cost of ownership for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle operations.
• An overview of the different types of hydrogen refueling infrastructure and how to secure and access it for commercial fleet use.
• Scaling considerations when fleets go beyond pilots and into mass deployments.

MODERATOR: Tom Mourmouras, Hydrogen Mobility Commercial Manager, Shell

Gregg Stumbaugh, Corporate Equipment Director, Biagi Bros Inc.
Roland M. Cordero, Director of Maintenance and Vehicle Technology, Foothill Transit
Damiano Micelli, Chief Technical Officer, Landi Renzo
Kevin Slusser, Senior Engineer - Hydrogen System Safety, Daimler Truck North America

11:00am - 12:15pm: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Emerging Vehicle Availability

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The timeline for commercialization of medium- and heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen engine technologies designed to meet different fleet applications.
• Various procurement models for this technology: purchase, lease and/or as-a-service.
• Which commercial fleet applications are best for hydrogen fueled vehicles.
• Liquid or compressed? Options and key considerations for on-board hydrogen fuel storage systems.
• What advancements can be expected with the next generation of hydrogen vehicle technologies.
• Scaling production from pilot projects to widespread utilization.
• Making total cost of ownership competitive through fuel savings and maintenance reductions.
• Maintenance considerations and other workforce development needs to support hydrogen fueled vehicle operations.

MODERATOR: Morten Holum, Chief Executive Officer, Hexagon Purus

George Rubin, Chief Commercial Officer, Loop Energy
Jim Nebergall, General Manager – Hydrogen Engines, Cummins
Rob Del Core, General Manager, Symbio
Martin Zeilinger, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle LCM (Life Cycle Management) Tech Unit, Hyundai Motor Company
Adam King, Business Development Manager – HYDROTEC Fuel Cells, General Motors

1:15pm - 2:30pm: The Hydrogen Supply Chain: Production, Distribution, Storage

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The current landscape for hydrogen production, distribution, storage and fueling to support commercial fleet operations, and how this is expected to evolve in the next one, three, and five years.
• What is “green hydrogen” and how will it be made affordable?
• How federal incentives and policies will develop regional hydrogen economies.
• Future public-access infrastructure and corridor build-out strategies and plans to support scaled vehicle deployments.
• How to meet the fueling needs of a growing fleet of light, medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles.

MODERATOR: Neil Navin, Chief Clean Fuels Officer, Southern California Gas Company

Greg Gosnell, Chief Executive Officer and President, GenH2
Kimberly Okafor, General Manager of Zero Emission Solutions, Trillium – A Love’s Company
William A. Zobel, Director, Alternative Fuel Strategy and Sales, Pilot Company
Stacey Grauer, Director of Business Development, Clean Hydrogen, Linde Inc.

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9:30am - 2:30pm

Regulation & Funding Bootcamp

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Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Autonomous Technologies
Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment
Transport Refrigeration

9:30am - 10:55am: On-Road: Trucking Regulations and Your Fleet

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations and their impact on fleets as the rules expand to more states beyond California.
• Which states beyond California are expected to adopt the ACT and ACF rules, and when.
• Overview of EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan and a status update on related rulemakings including Heavy-Duty GHG Phase 3.
• How truck manufacturers and utilities are working to meet the increased demands for zero emission trucks resulting from increased regulation.

MODERATOR: Matt Schrap, Chief Executive Officer, Harbor Trucking Association

Alex Wang, Heavy-Duty Greenhouse Gas Phase 3 Team Lead, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Bruce Tuter, Supervisor I, California Air Resources Board
Kevin Schwalb, Vice President, Government Relations, TRSA
Rebecca Schenker, Senior Director, Programs, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

11:00am - 12:15pm: Off-Road: Warehouses, Cargo-Handling, Construction

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Existing and emerging regulations that are impacting warehouses, cargo-handling equipment, and truck and trailer refrigeration units. 
• Key strategies to reduce compliance costs and mitigate costs through the use of off-road incentives. 
• How progressive landlords are working to provide zero emission solutions.  
• Best practices for streamlining electric vehicle deployment in the off-road industry.

MODERATOR: Michael P. Marzahl, President, XL Lifts

Bonnie Nixon, Director of ESG and Sustainability, Long Beach Container Terminal
Zack Ruderman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Orange EV
Ian MacMillan, Assistant Deputy Executive Officer, South Coast AQMD
Matthew Diener, Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board

1:15pm - 2:30pm: Staying Ahead of the Regulations: Maximizing Funding and Planning

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• How to leverage proper planning, fleet replacement cycles, grants and incentives, and smart TCO analysis to develop a cost-effective clean vehicle and/or regulatory compliance strategy.
• Ways in which compliance costs can be minimized while benefits from transitioning into cleaner technologies are maximized.
• Maximizing the value of growing Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) programs and understanding future market trends and carbon credit pricing.

MODERATOR: Chris Shimoda, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, California Trucking Association

Burr Tweedy, Vice President, NY Green Bank
Lacy Buckingham Robertson, Director, Sustainability Solutions and Public Policy, Rush Enterprises
Brianna Lawrence, Vice President, Programs, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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9:30am - 2:30pm

TRU Workshop

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Tracks

Goods Movement
Transport Refrigeration

MODERATOR: Daphne Dixon, Executive Director, Clean Cities Coalition, Connecticut SWA

9:30am - 10:55am: Market Readiness: Case Studies and Pathways to Scale Zero Emission TRUs

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The current and near-term landscape for zero emission TRU technologies to support medium duty, last mile, and home deliveries.
• How fleets are gauging market availability and manufacturer readiness before adopting zero-emission TRUs at scale.
• Regulatory considerations that will drive wider adoption of zero-emission TRUs, including timelines, scale and geographic considerations.
• Infrastructure considerations for zero-emission TRUs.

MODERATOR: Daphne Dixon, Executive Director, Clean Cities Coalition, Connecticut SWA

Danny Fahey, Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability, U.S., Martin Brower, LLC
Stephane Fosso, Director, Fleet Technology, Sysco
Matt Srnec, Principal Engineer, Electrification, Thermo King
Almas Kaptagayev, Senior Manager, Energy & Sustainability, Lineage Logistics

11:00am - 12:15pm: eTRU Truck Tech Outlook

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• An overview of current and future zero emission TRU technology options for straight trucks and vans and any improvements on performance, weight, and maintenance.
• Zero emission TRU fleet case studies in Class 2-6 truck and van applications.
• Remaining zero emission TRU technology challenges and opportunities for fleets and OEMs.

MODERATOR: Rick Mihelic, Director of Emerging Technologies, North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)

Bill Maddox, Senior Manager, Product Management, Carrier Transicold
Preeti Subramanian, Senior Product Manager – Truck, Thermo King
Claus Tritt, Vice President Of Medium Duty and Commercial Vehicle Sales, GreenPower Motor Company
Robert Lane, Vice President of Product Innovation, Wabash

1:15pm - 2:30pm: eTRU Trailer Tech Outlook

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Zero emission TRU product options and technologies for both single and multi-temp operations.
• An overview of zero emission TRU trailer development and testing to date.
• Critical path items for successful and safe zero emission TRU trailer deployments.
• Zero emission TRU fleet case studies in Class 7 and 8 trailer applications.

MODERATOR: Sam Doerr, Trailer Portfolio Leader, Thermo King

Marc Trahand, Vice President and General Manager, ConMet
Rimas Kapeskas, President, Clean Cold Power
Carlos Valero, Chief Commercial Officer, ESL Power Systems, Inc.
Robert Koelsch, Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Energy Machines
Julie Johnson, Head of Market Development & Growth Strategy, North America, Volta Trucks

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11:00am - 12:15pm

Navigating Your Utility Bootcamp

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

11:00am - 12:15pm: Streamline Electrification: The Customer Journey

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• What leading electric utility companies are doing to help commercial fleets transition to zero emission electric vehicles.
• The significant incentive programs these utilities are offering to offset the costs of electrical service and EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleet operations, and how to stack the funding with other grant programs.
• Infrastructure deployment processes and what to expect from the utility along the way.
• Selecting (and understanding!) both the appropriate utility and EV rates to meet EV charging needs.
• Key techniques to implement when collaborating with utilities on the design of electric vehicle supply infrastructure, such as distributed energy strategies and phased capacity.

MODERATOR: Patrick Couch, Senior Vice President, Technical Services and GNA Partner, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Hannah Kassabian, Utility Planning and Operations Manager, Electrify America
Heather Donaldson, Managing Director, Strategic Advisory, Black & Veatch
Nina Sadighi, Senior Technical Program Manager, Electrical Engineering, Amazon
Justine Chao, Senior Project Manager, eMobility, Southern California Edison

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12:15pm - 1:15pm

Lunch

1:15pm - 2:30pm

Infrastructure & Vehicle Procurement Workshop

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
Industry Investment

1:15pm - 2:30pm: Infrastructure & Vehicles: Investing in Your Fleet Operations

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Developing specifications and evaluating options for clean vehicles and low carbon fueling infrastructure to meet the needs of your fleet.
• Ownership models associated with fueling infrastructure procurement such as purchase, lease, finance, “anchor tenant” or “as a service” and how those impact delivered fuel costs and ultimately the total cost of ownership.
• How to manage supply chain delays and rising costs to efficiently develop infrastructure and deploy electric vehicle fleets.

MODERATOR: Bill Bliem, Senior Vice President of Fleet Services, NFI

Alex Nicholas, Vice President of Operations, MHX
Hart Uhl, Charging Operations Manager, Revel Transit
Ian Hostetler, Commercial Fleet Manager, Electrify America

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3:00pm - 3:15pm

Mainstage Session: Opening Remarks

3:15pm - 3:30pm

Mainstage Session: South Coast AQMD Opening Remarks

Wayne Nastri, Executive Officer, South Coast AQMD

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3:30pm - 4:00pm

Mainstage Session: Keynote Address

John O’Leary, President and Chief Executive Officer, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA)

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4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mainstage Session: 2023 Launch of State of Sustainable Fleets

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This session highlighted the latest research and trends that shaped the 2023 State of Sustainable Fleets report. Each year the State of Sustainable Fleets gathers real-world data directly from early-adopter fleets across the U.S. to provide deep sector-specific insights into the adoption of natural gas, propane, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, against a baseline of diesel and gasoline vehicles. The findings include public, private, and for-hire fleets, including school, municipal/shuttle, urban delivery, refuse, utility, transit, short-haul, and long-haul sectors. This annual technology-neutral analysis of the industry provides unique insights into current and forward vehicle sale trends, technology development timelines, real-world infrastructure and fuel costs, and the growing adoption of renewable and low carbon fuels.

MODERATOR: Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Thomas de Boer, Vice President, Commercial Road Transport, Shell
Drew Cullen, Senior Vice President, Fuels and Facility Services, Penske Transportation Solutions
Ari Silkey, General Manager, North America Surface Transportation, Amazon

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5:00pm - 7:00pm

Welcome Reception Outside on the Grand Plaza

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Tuesday, May 02

7:00am - 8:30am

Leading the Shift – Building the Complete Ecosystem Needed to Scale and Support a Zero-Emission Future (Breakfast)

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Session Overview:
Fleets that operate Class 8 trucks were invited to join Volvo Trucks North America for a hosted breakfast session at the Anaheim Marriot. This session was moderated by Patrick Couch, Senior Vice President, Technical Services and Partner at Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), and provided local and regional fleets with unique insight into how to evaluate the benefits and viability of deploying Class 8 battery-electric trucks, as well as key stakeholders needed to deploy a successful project. Over the past three years, Volvo Trucks has continued to expand its network of Certified EV Dealerships throughout North America and supported customers from coast-to-coast in deploying its VNR Electric model. Attendees heard from Volvo Trucks’ representatives, as well as other key partners in its support ecosystem, on how they are supporting fleets throughout the entire electromobility cycle—including evaluating ideal routes for electrification, assessing economic viability and environmental benefits of deploying HDBEVs, identifying funding and financing pathways, configuring vehicles based on operating needs, selecting verified charging equipment and supporting infrastructure installation, training drivers and technicians, and more.

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7:00am - 8:45am

Ensure Your Utility Program is a Success: Innovative Transportation Electrification Approaches (Breakfast)

Session Overview:

Utility peers across the country discussed best practices related to successfully designing, launching, and scaling your utility’s medium- and heavy-duty EV fleet program.

Attendees gained insight into common fleet electrification challenges and how to address them and heard lessons learned from other leading utilities to help ensure their program was a success at scale.

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9:00am - 9:15am

Mainstage Session: Opening Remarks

Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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9:15am - 9:30am

Mainstage Session: Opening Keynote Address

Jim Kamsickas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dana Incorporated

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9:30am - 10:45am

Mainstage Session: Executive Infrastructure Roundtable

Infrastructure development, maintenance, and uptime is absolutely critical to supporting the clean transportation future that so many fleets are embarking on, yet it continues to be one of the biggest pain points during this transition. This session explored the challenges faced by leading executives in fleets, fueling providers, vehicle manufacturers, and utilities in building a robust infrastructure to support clean fleets, and the innovative solutions being developed to clear such hurdles. Learn about the integrated and wide-scaled approaches that are revamping the U.S. energy and transportation systems, and the billions of dollars being pumped into building grid resiliency and constructing stronger refueling systems to support mass adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles. This engaging roundtable provided multiple perspectives into the lessons learned and success stories that are transforming the future of commercial transportation.

MODERATOR: Sherry Sanger, Executive Vice President Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, Penske Transportation Solutions

Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation and Fuels, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Nuray Elci D.M., General Manager, Renewables, Chevron
Pasquale Romano, President and Chief Executive Officer, ChargePoint
Ted Cannis, Chief Executive Officer, Ford Pro
Mark Esguerra, P.E., Director of Distribution Planning and Strategy, Southern California Edison

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10:45am - 11:00am

Mainstage Session: Fleet Awards

Fleets demonstrating leadership in clean transportation through their ongoing emission reduction efforts and increased adoption of advanced clean technologies and lower carbon fuels were celebrated on the Mainstage.

Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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11:00am - 11:30am

Mainstage Session: Keynote Remarks and Expo Hall Kick Off

John Rich, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, PACCAR Inc

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11:30am - 5:00pm

Expo Hall Open – Media Events, Catered Lunch in Lunch Pavilion, Concession Stands Open

The Expo Hall hosted 275+ leading OEMs and suppliers, showcasing their latest lineups of 185+ clean vehicles and advanced technologies. Media events took place throughout the Expo Hall, featuring new product and vehicles debuts, major transportation project updates, and game-changing partnership announcements.

11:30am - 5:00pm: Expo Hall

12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch

11:45am - 4:45pm: Media Events

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12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ride & Drive (Press/Media Only)

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Press and media had a unique opportunity to test drive more than 35 advanced vehicles.

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1:00pm - 5:00pm

Ride & Drive (Fleet Attendees Only)

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This opportunity was made available to all registered fleet attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Wednesday, May 03

9:00am - 9:20am

Mainstage Session: Opening Remarks and Fleet Awards

Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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9:20am - 9:45am

Mainstage Session: Keynote Remarks

Amy Davis, President, Accelera by Cummins

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9:45am - 11:15am

Mainstage Session: Scaled Electrification Roundtable

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Large fleet orders of electric vehicles are grabbing headlines every week. In this session, leading fleets discussed working on large scale deployments of light, medium, and heavy-duty EVs and explore how these market segments are changing fleet and OEM dynamics through innovative partnerships, collaborations, and “out-of-the-box" thinking. Hear executive-level insights on some of the largest zero emission deployments taking place throughout the nation.

MODERATOR: Marie Robinson, Executive Vice President - Chief Supply Chain Officer, Sysco

Jeff Nieman, Senior Vice President, Product Operations, Hertz
Steve Hanson, Senior Director of Fleet Operations, Engineering and Sustainability, PepsiCo
Tony A. Williamson, Director, Compliance and Sustainability, Total Transportation Services (TTSI)
Ashley Horvat, Vice President, Head of eMobility North America, Schneider Electric

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10:00am - 2:00pm

Ride & Drive (Fleet Attendees Only)

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This opportunity was made available to all registered fleet attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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10:00am - 5:00pm

Expo Hall Open – Media Events, Catered Lunch in Lunch Pavilion, Concession Stands Open

10:00am - 5:00pm: Expo Hall

11:30am - 4:35pm: Media Events

12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch

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11:15am - 11:30am

Mainstage Session: Closing Remarks

Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Driving to Zero Emissions with Cargo and Material Handling Equipment

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The growing array of ultra clean technologies and low carbon fuels available in the off-road CHE and MHE sectors.
• Fleet case studies showcasing the use of zero and near-zero emission yard trucks, forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• How fleets have been able to leverage incentives and ensure a positive total cost of ownership.

MODERATOR: Erin Galiger, Senior Business Development Manager, North America, Rocsys

Brandy Sickler, Asset Manager, ConGlobal
Renée Yarmy, Program Director, Maritime Sustainable Development, Port of San Diego
Cindy Bailey, Corporate Sustainability Officer, Purolator
Mark A. McGrew, Vice President, EV Sales and Business Development, Autocar Trucks

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Economies of Scale – How to Grow an Electric Fleet

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Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• "First of its kind” large-scale battery electric truck deployments and first impressions from fleets, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Key steps learned from existing 50+ electric truck projects for successfully developing future pilot projects and large-scale zero-emission truck deployments.
• Workforce training programs to help employees at all levels to successfully manage the operation and maintenance of electric fleets.
• Building large-scale charging stations with resiliency by leveraging solar, energy storage, and second life batteries to improve fleet performance, operations and fuel costs.

MODERATOR: Patricia Kwon, Program Supervisor, Technology Demonstration Group, South Coast AQMD

Pamela MacDougall, Director, Grid Modernization, Environmental Defense Fund
Michael Gallagher, Head of Sourcing and Category Management, Performance Team Logistics
Paul Carp, Senior Director, Business Development, Fleets, EVgo
James O’Leary, Vice President, Fleet Services, NFI

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Getting the Most Out of Vehicle to Grid Technologies

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The current status of V2X technologies for the commercial vehicle sector.
• Early lessons learned from V2G pilots.
• The power of V2G technologies to improve TCO for fleets utilizing battery electric vehicles.
• The best ways to manage the health of your vehicles’ batteries while employing V2G technology.

MODERATOR: Justina Morosin, Vice President, General Manager, IC Bus, Navistar

Greg Sarvas, Electrical Engineer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Gregory Poilasne, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nuvve
Joe Bielawski, Project Manager, Ops, San Diego Gas & Electric
Scott Brierley, Director of Automotive and Strategic Partnerships, Fermata Energy

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Municipal & Refuse Fleets at the Cutting Edge

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Battery Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The latest from the front-lines of zero-emission refuse truck pilot projects and commercial deployments.
• Leading municipal fleet zero-emission vehicle deployment case studies.
• Case studies showcasing pilot projects and early deployments of zero-emission vehicles in emergency service operations.

MODERATOR: Keith Kerman, Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner, City of New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Nader Nasr, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Oshkosh Corporation
Tyler Ohlmansiek, Director of e-Mobility Sales, Mack Trucks North America
Paul LaClaire, Chief Supply Chain Officer Purchasing, Battle Motors
Richard Fields IV, Deputy Chief, Bureau Commander of Operations West Bureau, Los Angeles City Fire Department
Jens Klink, Head of Product Management Emergency Vehicles, Berliner Feuerwehr

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Scaling Electric School Bus Adoption

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Case studies of successful electric school bus fleet transitions from development and design to community engagement and deployment.
• Electric school bus economics and total cost of ownership considerations.
• Key opportunities for energy storage and V2G applications given school buses’ unique duty cycle and operations, and lessons learned from the first school bus V2G pilot projects.
• Finding the best methods to take advantage of funding opportunities, particularly given the massive increased funding for electric school buses.

MODERATOR: Britton Smith, Senior Vice President, Electrification and Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Bird Corporation

Esperanza Perez, Region 9 School Bus Lead, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Sam Hayes, Chief of Staff, Beacon Mobility
Lena Luna, Facility and Energy Manager, El Monte Union High School District
André Gouin, Business Technology Consultant, Xcel Energy

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1:00pm - 2:15pm

Breakout: Sustainability & Emissions Planning for Fleets

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Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Deciphering the leading acronyms and programs such as Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and Science-Based Targets.
• Creating an implementation strategy and plan for fleet asset carbon emission reductions.
• Using carbon emission reduction for customer and employee retention and acquisition.
• Understanding the timing and opportunity for carbon emission reduction to transform the landscape of business relationships.
• Achieving multiple goals by aligning carbon reduction targets, grants and incentives, and regulatory compliance requirements.

MODERATOR: Debbie Kalish, Vice President, Enterprise Sustainability, American Tire Distributors

Jose Castañeda, Vice President of Business Development, Xos Trucks
Keith Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer, TITAN Freight Systems
Carlo A. Rodriguez, Group Director, EVs and Advanced Vehicle Technology, Ryder System, Inc.
Amy Senter, Vice President of Global Sustainability, Martin Brower, LLC

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2:00pm - 5:00pm

Ride & Drive (Open to All Attendees)

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This oppotunity was made available to all registered attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Advancing Environmental Justice and Equity Through Fleet Transitions

Tracks

ESG
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• How environmental justice, community engagement and funding equity are playing a more significant role in determining funding awards for clean vehicle and infrastructure projects, especially with federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.
• Case studies on effective collaboration with disadvantaged communities and Tribal Communities.
• Hiring “local” and ways to integrate the local community in workforce development efforts.
• Designing incentive programs and fleet marketing efforts to address the needs of small businesses and independent owner operators.

MODERATOR: Lidia Henderson, Research Associate, Global Electric Mobility, World Resources Institute

Joseph K. Lyou, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Clean Air Commissioner, California Transportation Commission
Manoj Karwa, Head of Sales, EV Charging Systems, BorgWarner
Ahmad Choukair, Business Development Manager – eMobility, Hitachi Energy
Zach Woogen, Senior Policy Manager, Vehicle-Grid Integration Council

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Autonomous – Developments in Piloting and Scaling Commercial Autonomous Vehicles

Tracks

Autonomous Technologies
Goods Movement

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Fleet case studies on lessons learned and rationale for using commercial vehicle automation in operations.
• Perspectives on commercial vehicle automation and its value proposition in long-haul, middle, and last mile delivery.
• The latest regulatory guidelines and how to navigate this landscape during early-stage adoption.
• The role partnerships play between fleets, OEMs, and tech companies to accelerate the commercialization timeline.

MODERATOR: Chris King, Senior Vice President, eMobility, Siemens

Michael Wiesinger, Vice President of Commercialization, Kodiak Robotics
Mike Plasencia, Managing Director of RyderVentures and New Product Strategy, Ryder System, Inc.
Shawn Kerrigan, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Plus
Nick Elder, Head of Strategy, TORC Robotics

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Building the Future with Electric Construction Equipment

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Battery Electric Vehicles
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The current and near-term landscape for zero emission construction equipment.
• Fleet case studies highlighting lessons learned from early deployments of electric and hydrogen fuel cell construction equipment.
• Charging and fueling infrastructure solutions for this unique equipment class and on-site and often remote operations.
• Forward expectations for technology development, incentive funding, policy and regulatory developments, and other factors that will drive forward zero emission construction equipment.

MODERATOR: Becky Feldman Edwards, Corporate Sustainability Manager + Innovation Manager, USGBC-LA

Dr. Ray Gallant, Vice President, Product Management and Productivity, Volvo Construction Equipment North America
Jon C. Gilbeck, Manager – Production Systems, Site Development and Underground, John Deere
Mike Bahr, Sustainability Engineer, Turner Construction
Ethan Sprague, Senior Vice President Sales, Marketing and Public Policy, FreeWire Technologies

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Microgrids and Nonutility Strategies for Fleet Electrification

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Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Commercial fleet case studies where microgrids, onsite power generation and energy storage technologies have been employed to reduce power/fuel costs and improve charging operations and fleet resiliency.
• Different technology options (solar, battery, natural gas, etc.) for microgrids and effective deployment strategies to integrate onsite.
• How to begin thinking about a microgrid for your commercial fleet operation.
• How the Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax credits and tax credit transfer rules can make microgrids more affordable.

MODERATOR: Tad Glauthier, Vice President of eMobility, Stem

Darren Hau, Staff Manager, Charging Ops and Product Strategy, Cruise
JT Steenkamp, Director, Projects and Technology, Prologis Mobility
Juan Macias, Chief Executive Officer, AlphaStruxure
Nick Baileys, Energy Storage Product Manager, Eaton Corporation
Russell Schmidt, Director of Digital Products, InCharge Energy

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Shippers and Carriers Driving Towards Increased Sustainability and Net Zero

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Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Aligning priorities between shippers and carriers to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
• Case studies showcasing how shippers and carriers have been able to work together to achieve GHG emission reductions in the supply chain.
• Adapting to increasing demands for visibility into supply chain carbon emissions, increased transparency, and how to manage and meet customer expectations.
• How carriers can leverage low carbon technologies and fuels as a sales tool for growth.

MODERATOR: Nate Springer, Vice President, Market Development, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Matt McLelland, Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation, Covenant Logistics
Patrick Watt, Vice President, Alternative Vehicles and Emerging Technologies, Penske Truck Leasing
Nico De Golia, Senior Manager of Cloud Logistics Sustainability, Microsoft
Kristen Banks, Senior Sustainability Manager, PepsiCo

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2:30pm - 4:00pm

Breakout: Vehicle and Infrastructure Maintenance – How Zero-Emission Technology is Altering Business Models

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Meeting the unique training needs for zero-emission capable technicians.
• Opportunities on where and how to find training resources.
• Fleet case studies showcasing how to successfully manage a multi-fuel fleet and multiple types of fueling infrastructure.
• Strategies for reducing maintenance costs, maximizing uptime, and extending the life of your fleets using predictive maintenance and “better” smart charging tools.

MODERATOR: Amy Dobrikova, Vice President of Fleet Solutions, Blink Charging

Bob Brauer, Chief Commercial Officer, Amerit Fleet Solutions
Terry Rivers, Senior Manager of Vehicle Services Training, Cox Automotive
Anthony Marshall, Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering, Transportation Fleet, UPS
Lance Sabo, Head of Global Support and Senior Vice President of Service - Americas, ABB, Inc

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Thursday, May 04

8:30am - 11:30am

EV Charging Event

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Battery Electric Vehicles
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

8:30am - 9:40am: EV Charging Event: MD/HD Charging: Fleet Case Study

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• Fleet testimonials on future-proofing charging infrastructure with flexible site design.
• Working with utilities and other stakeholders to confirm service, and design charging infrastructure for maximum reliability and affordability.
• Leveraging connectivity and smart charging to optimize vehicle operations and reduce charging costs.
• The potential role for charging-as-a-service subscription models.

MODERATOR: Jacqueline Piero, Head of Policy and Regulation, The Mobility House

Heather Hanson, Bus Operations Program Manager, Genentech
Henrik Holland, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Mobility, Prologis Mobility
Ken Marko, Fleet Sustainability Senior Manager, US Foods

9:45am - 10:00am: EV Charging Event: Session Keynote - The Next Generation of Charging Technology for Fleets

Kristina Nilsson, Senior Vice President Charging and Infrastructure Solutions, Volvo Energy

10:00am - 10:15am: Break

10:15am - 11:30am: EV Charging Event: "Publicly" Accessible Fleet Charging

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• How billions of dollars are being poured into the development of a national EV charging network via the NEVI program, utility investments, private capital, and other funding sources.
• Ways public EV charging can meet the needs of the commercial fleet sector, and where it will struggle to meet the needs of today’s progressive fleets.
• Charging hubs to meet the needs of various medium- and heavy-duty fleets and a variety of uses including drayage, refuse, and public transit.

MODERATOR: Aaron Young, Manager, Commercial Networks, Electrify America

Paul Gioupis, Chief Executive Officer, Zeem Solutions
Suresh Jayanthi, Senior Director, Sales and Business Development, NextEra Energy Resources
Neha Palmer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, TeraWatt Infrastructure
Salim Youssefzadeh, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, WattEV

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8:30am - 11:30am

GNA Funding Workshop

Tracks

Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Industry Investment

8:30am - 9:40am: GNA Funding Workshop: How to Take Advantage of the Wide Variety of Local, Regional, State, and LCFS Funding

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The robust and growing landscape of incentives, grants, rebates, credits, loans and other forms of financial assistance available to commercial fleets to assist with the purchase and implementation of clean vehicle and infrastructure projects.
• How to develop a “funding strategy” to maximize the use of third-party funding to offset acquisition and operational costs, including how to “stack” funding from various incentive sources.
• The value of carbon credits under the growing number of LCFS programs, now available in California, Oregon, Washington (state) and British Columbia, and how these credits can be accessed on an ongoing quarterly basis.
• Insight into the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program that will be available beginning in 2023 to support the development of EV charging infrastructure.

MODERATOR: Brianna Lawrence, Vice President, Programs, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Leslie Goodbody, Engineer, Innovative Heavy Duty Strategies, California Air Resources Board
Geneviève Latour, Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing, and International Partnerships, Propulsion Québec
Patrick Couch, Senior Vice President, Technical Services and GNA Partner, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

9:45am - 10:00am: GNA Funding Workshop: Session Keynote on Funding

Joe Annotti, Senior Vice President, Programs and GNA Partner, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

10:00am - 10:15am: Break

10:15am - 11:30am: GNA Funding Workshop Federal Funding Discussion – Maximizing Federal Funds for Your Fleet

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The exciting changes coming in the Renewable Fuel Standard Program – generating electricity may finally be part of the equation!
• The billions of dollars and wide array of grant opportunities created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – from sourcing to transmission infrastructure to vehicles to greenhouse gas reduction plans, and a lot in between!
• The new and complex world of available tax credits as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
• Complexities and strategies related to the NEVI formal program and how to take advantage of block grant funding opportunities.
• How strategic partnerships and community engagement will be critical for commercial fleets to access the billions available in federal dollars to support their clean vehicle and infrastructure project.

MODERATOR: Michael Ganny, Grant Manager, WattEV

Ben Machol, Assistant Director, Region 9 Air and Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Frank Wolak, President and Chief Executive Officer, Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
Katherine Edgerley, Program Manager, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

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8:30am - 11:30am

Ultra Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Summit 

Tracks

Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

8:30am - 9:40am: Ultra Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Summit: Today’s Zero Emission Vehicle Products and Strategies

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• The current and near-term landscape for battery and fuel cell electric products from North America’s leading OEMs.  
• Where and how zero-emission vehicles are beginning to see success, including proven total cost of ownership models.  
• Key considerations for developing and/or accessing fueling infrastructure to support zero emission fleet vehicle deployments.  
• How to design an effective pilot program and think about project scaling.   
• Preparing the workforce to successfully maintain, operate, maintain and fuel zero emission commercial vehicles.  
• New business models where vehicles, infrastructure, fuel, maintenance, and/or insurance can be bundled into a single cost. 
• Emerging "as-a-service” models that can be leveraged to mitigate high up-front capital costs of new zero emission technology and reduce other project cost risks. 

MODERATOR: Eleanor Johnstone, Senior Project Manager – Technical Team, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Jonathan Polak, Director of Business Development, National Fleets, BYD North America
Mitesh Naik, Director of Product Planning and Strategy, Peterbilt Motors Company
Christian Feldhaus, Head of Driveline Systems, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Americas, ZF North America
Scott Offerman, U.S. Director of Marketing, Lion Electric

9:45am - 10:00am: Ultra Clean Heavy-Duty Fleets: Session Keynote

Thomas Healy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hyliion

10:00am - 10:15am: Break

10:15am - 11:30am: Ultra Clean Heavy-Duty Fleets: The Future of Ultra Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• How a confluence of regulations will result in only near-zero and zero-emission technologies being available to purchase by commercial fleets
• Timelines for future ultra-low emission combustion-based technologies and the impacts on future product offerings, maintenance, operational considerations, and both CapEx and OpEx costs.
• Which clean commercial fleet vehicle and engine products may no longer be available in the market in the years to come.
• How vehicle OEMs are increasingly partnering with fuel and infrastructure suppliers to ensure alignment on product offerings and to facilitate fleet sales.
• What the commercial fleet vehicle and fuel market will look like in 2025, 2030 and beyond, and how today’s commercial fleet operators can successfully navigate an incredibly dynamic future.
• What happens to the petroleum industry and petroleum-based fleet operations in the next two decades?

MODERATOR: Erik Neandross, Chief Executive Officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA)

Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America
Parker Meeks, Chief Executive Officer, HYZON
Rakesh Aneja, Vice President and Chief of eMobility, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA)
Harry Wolters, Vice President and General Manager Global Powertrain and Electrification, PACCAR
Jason Roycht, Global Head of FCEV Market Development, Nikola Corporation

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8:30am - 11:30am

Ultra Clean Medium-Duty Vehicle Summit

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Alternative Fuels
Battery Electric Vehicles
ESG
Goods Movement
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle
Industry Investment

8:30am - 9:40am: Ultra Clean Medium-Duty Vehicle Summit: Today’s Zero Emission Vehicle Products and Strategies 

MODERATOR: Toby Schulz, Managing Director, Innovation and Technology Strategies, Vantage Power – An Allison Transmission Company

Alexander Voets, General Manager, Velocity Vehicle Group
George Fotopoulos, Vice President of e-Mobility Business Unit, Mack Trucks
Debbie Shust, Vice President of Medium Duty Truck Business, Navistar
Essa Al-Saleh, Chief Executive Officer, Volta Trucks

9:45am - 10:00am: Ultra Clean Medium-Duty Fleets: Session Keynote 

Göran Nyberg, Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations, Navistar

10:00am - 10:15am: Break

10:15am - 11:30am: Ultra Clean Medium-Duty Fleets: The Future of Ultra Clean Medium-Duty Vehicles

In this session, industry leaders discussed:
• How a confluence of regulations will result in only near-zero and zero-emission technologies being available to purchase by commercial fleets
• How vehicle OEMs are increasingly partnering with fuel and infrastructure suppliers to ensure alignment on product offerings and to facilitate fleet sales.
• What the commercial fleet vehicle and fuel market will look like in 2025, 2030 and beyond, and how today’s commercial fleet operators can successfully navigate an incredibly dynamic future.

MODERATOR: Jeff Zawacki, Vice President Advanced Technology Group, Hendrickson