MENU
SEARCHThe one-day event on March 31 will feature electric trucks and vans from ELMS, Cenntro, and Lightning eMotors, as well as seminars on charging strategies, funding opportunities, and technician training.
These commercial EVs will be available in Atlanta (clockwise from top left): ELMS Urban Utility Class 3 electric truck, Cenntro LS 400, Lightning eMotors - Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van, and ELMS Urban Delivery van.
Photo via automakers
Fleet managers attending the inaugural Fleet Forward: The Tour in Atlanta on March 31 will have an opportunity to drive and experience four commercial electric vehicles:
Cenntro LS 400
Lightning eMotors - Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van
ELMS Urban Utility Class 3 electric truck
ELMS Urban Delivery van (static)
Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with representatives from each of these electric vehicle makers. As well, passenger vehicles from BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo, Nissan, and Polestar will be during the Ride and Drive portion of the event, sponsored by Element.
Photo via Hilton
An offshoot of the Fleet Forward Conference, Fleet Forward: The Tour consists of one-day, regional events in which fleet operators can drive EVs and experience other new technologies behind the wheel. The Tour is free for qualified fleet managers.
The day also includes four seminars and networking opportunities. Seminars will be presented by Muffi Ghadiali, head of Ford Pro Charging, Al Curtis, director fleet management for Cobb County Georgia, Frank Morris of Clean Cities-Georgia, Anne Blair and Jared Walker of Electrification Coalition, and Chris Brown, digital editor of Automotive Fleet.
Seminar topics will focus on charging strategies, funding opportunities, and electrification market trends, as well as workforce readiness and technician training.
During lunch and networking breaks, attendees can interact with tabletop exhibits. The Cobb County Georgia fleet will display components from an actual Ford Hybrid SUV and discuss safety and functional aspect of these high-voltage components.
The first tour stop will take place at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast hotel in Peachtree Corners. After Atlanta, The Tour will stop in Chicago on June 16 and then Dallas on Sept. 15. The Fleet Forward Conference will convene in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 9-11, with more info coming soon.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
EV Realty’s San Bernardino Powered Properties’ truck charging hub, which has now opened, can serve over 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day.
Read More →
WEX unveiled its EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection, which ensures accurate and secure reimbursement for at-home charging.
Read More →
Toyota intends to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in Cellcentric. All three shareholders intend to further strengthen Cellcentric as a leading manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.
Read More →
Volvo Penta and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have partnered to support one of Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics companies in its ambition to transition to electric terminal tractors.
Read More →
PacLease in Dallas, Texas, received a Clean Cities Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition. PacLease invested in two fast-charging pedestals, one located in Dallas and the other at its sister location in Grand Prairie.
Read More →
More than 1,100 Workhorse trucks, buses, and shuttles have displaced the use of 2.3 million gallons of gas and prevented the emissions of 45 million pounds of CO2. Those vehicles have amassed more than 20 million miles combined.
Read More →
Greenlane's security controls were independently verified as operating effectively across a nearly year-long audit period. Achieving both SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates that Greenlane meets the data security standards enterprise fleet operators require from a charging partner.
Read More →
Join Work Truck as we tour Harbinger Motors’ new HC Series cab, a medium-duty low-cab-forward work truck available in electric and hybrid configurations, with CEO John Harris.
Read More →
ChargePoint’s new Premier Care supports large or complex charging networks by providing concierge services to streamline operations, and the new Support Portal transforms the customer support experience into a transparent self-managed hub.
Read More →
FCCC will work with Roush Power Systems, a recently formed division of Roush, to integrate the new GM 6.6L gas engine into its chassis products across a range of applications and markets.
Read More →
