More than 600 fleet managers and stakeholders invested in fleet sustainability took part in this year’s Green Fleet Conference in Phoenix, which was held October 1-2 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
The conference was kicked off by Washington, D.C., Attorney Kipp Coddington with the timely topic of “What Should You Expect in President Obama’s Second Term?” The answer, according to Coddington, in a word is “gridlock,” a connection made even more relevant due to that morning’s shutdown of the federal government.
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Concurrent sessions were organized around several learning tracks, including the first-ever heavy-duty truck track, giving attendees an opportunity to drill down into the nuts and bolts of reducing idling, how to implement electric vehicles into a fleet, and getting the lowdown on the new green trucks being introduced on the market.
Also, during the October 2 breakfast, Green Fleet magazine recognized its 40 Sustainability All-Stars. The Government Green Fleets and the ROUSH CleanTech Propane Hero were also honored.
HDOT, community leaders and project partners recently participated in a commissioning and blessing ceremony celebrating the opening of the new charging site.
Eastman launched Saflex Evoca XIR.SR, an infrared-reflective interlayer for EV panoramic sunroofs designed to reduce cabin heat, improve occupant comfort, and support battery efficiency.
The City of Long Beach, California, has unveiled its first two all-electric garbage trucks, marking the start of a pilot program as the city evaluates a broader transition away from compressed natural gas.
Beam Global and HEVO have launched an integrated autonomous wireless charging system that pairs off-grid solar EV infrastructure with wireless charging technology, designed to support autonomous vehicle operations and electric fleet deployments.
Alabama A&M University has added four electric patrol vehicles to its Department of Public Safety fleet, becoming the first university in the state to deploy electric police vehicles.
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