2025 Events Archive

Scroll to past event information (summaries, presenters, presentations, agendas, recordings, etc.) for Fleets and Fleet Academy, Sacramento eMobility Committee, School Bus Consortium, and general coalition events.
Fleets and Fleet Academy
​Fleet Program at the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum
August 20 
● Registration 8am, Keynote 9am, Fleet Program 9:30am - 4:15pm 
● Best Practices for Cost-effective Fleet Management  
● Data Analytics and Right Sizing for Maximum Fleet Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness 
● Vehicle Acquisition and Funding Strategies  
● Identifying Internal Efficiencies 
● Analyzing Life Cycles 
● Maintenance Effectiveness 
● Predictive Analytics 
● Cooperative Procurement Strategies 
Financing Strategies for Fleets - Vehicles, Infrastructure, and Facilities
October 22

YouTube Link Here
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Fleets are feeling squeezed by budget cutbacks and need to figure out how to fund ZEV expansion, supporting infrastructure and improving facilities. Where should an organization start? What options are available? How can funds be maximized? Join us for a Fleet Academy webinar and hear from experts in leasing and financing. Speakers are:
  • Marissa Campbell, Mitra EV - Class 2 - Class 5 ZEV leasing strategy packaging vehicles, vehicle upfits, infrastructure including revenue sharing. Presentation can be viewed here.
  • Brian Figenshow, Sustainability Partners - Municipal financing strategies from a venture capital company that has done major programs for the state of Hawaii and state of New Mexico. Presentation can be viewed here.
  • Kristopher Bianchini, Finance Specialist, State Financial Marketplace/GS $Mart - Creative financing solutions for MD/HD ZEVs in public agencies. Presentation can be viewed here.
Data-Driven Decision Making to Plan & Implement Best Fleet Management Practices
December 8

YouTube Link Here

​Hear the State of California and Sacramento County share how GPS Telematics improved fleet utilization, driver safety, cut fuel and idling while ditching smog checks and prioritizing EV Suitability for their transition to a Zero Emission Fleet. 

Presentations linked below:
Sacramento eMobility Committee
Sac eMo Meeting
January 14

EV Sales & EVSE Building Code Updates: Dwight MacCurdy delivered a presentation at the January 14 SACeMo meeting covering the latest information on EV sales in the Sacramento Region and an update on EVSE building codes for New Construction and Multi-family Dwellings has also made available a detailed history of CAL GREEN building codes.  
Sacramento Regional Mobility Collaborative (SacMo)
August 19 

● Solar Grid-Resilient Mobility Hub at Sac State (Sam Ruben, HyWatt) 
● Update on the One Big Beautiful Bill Affect on the ZEV World (Chris White, Kittelson & Assc.) 
● Update on PG&E’s Current Programs (PG&E) 
● ZEV Low Rider’s Smithsonian Exhibit (Jaime Lemus, Sac Metro Air District) 

​Sac eMo Meeting
December 9
School Bus Consortium
February School Bus Consortium Meeting
February 6
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Presentations:
  • Propane Vehicle Technology
  • Propane Fuel Update
  • Funding updates
  • School District Technician BEV Training
Presentations/Resources
April School Bus Consortium Meeting
April 3

​See meeting summary here
Fleet Vehicle and School Bus Consortium Meeting
June 5

​The event featured fleet vehicle and school bus insights, regulations, and infrastructure. Meet industry experts and see the latest vehicles and equipment at our display - buses, ZEV commercial fleet vehicles, EVSE equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and infrastructure.
● Placer County Incentive Funding
● Sacramento Air District Incentive Funding
● Battery Electric Drivetrain Safety and Tech Training
● Contact Office McNabb
October School Bus Consortium Meeting
​October 2

Presentations
November School Bus Consortium Meeting
November 6
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Presentations
  • ChargerHelp – Entry level jobs maintaining EVSE – Jessica Hutcheson, CEO, ChargerHelp
  • Automotive Training Program – Jason Harm, Assist. Principal, Roseville Adult School
Keep BEVs Running: Work Arounds and Practical Strategies, Best Practice, HD ZEV Drivetrain​
Panelists:
  • Timothy Shannon, Transportation Manager, Twin Rivers School District (retired) & Highland Fleets Consultant
  • Ash Dalal, Owner, Ohm Electric
  • Matt Hebb, Director of Transportation, Rocklin Unified School District
Keeping Chargers Operational: EVSE Installation & Maintenance, Charger Maintenance Training
Panelists:
  • Jessica Hutcheson, CEO, ChargerHelp
  • Phil Haupt, Owner, Phil Haupt Electric
Propane School Bus: Vehicle and Infrastructure Availability, Procurement, Training, PR Issues
Panelists:
  • Jerry Boulet, Supervisor Fleet Maintenance, Elk Grove Unified School District
  • Jim Snow, CEO, Mid-Placer Schools Transportation Agency
​Displays
  • Ford eTransit, Phil Haupt
Coalition Events
Earth Day - EV Ambassadors
April 27

​On Sunday, April 27th, the Environmental Council of Sacramento held their annual Sacramento Earth Day event in Southside Park. Present at the event were six EV Ambassadors, students enrolled in a workforce development program to advocate for sustainable transportation. Cooperatively run by Green Technical Education and Employment (Green Tech) and the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition with funding from the Sac Metro Air District, the program offers Twin Rivers Unified School District high school students the opportunity to gain experience speaking to Sacramento community members about electric vehicles and emissions reductions.

The EV Ambassadors interacted with attendees in the "Electric Avenue" section of the event by greeting them, speaking to them about the electric vehicles on display, and handing out EV buyer's guides and informational material on current EV and hybrid vehicle models. The Ambassadors also had a chance to speak with EV owners who had their cars on display, as well as direct community members towards SMUD's ride-and-drive event where attendees could test-drive and ride in a wide range of EVs for free. 

This was the first event of many that the Ambassadors will have the opportunity to attend. Each Ambassador gained valuable experience in public speaking, and learned more about different EV models from speaking to EV owners about their vehicles.
NAFA NorCal & Sacramento Clean Cities Fall Event
October 29

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A collaboration to bring together a Local Networking Group in regards to NAFA. Presentations featured Purple Wave Auction, presented by Alexis Maurtua, as well as Michael Taylor, Senior Advisor for Hillstaffer and NAFA’s Public Policy Lead on fleet policy updates and NAFA’s advocacy activities.

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