Conference
Wednesday, October 4th
8:30-6pm
8:30 AM Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM Break
9:10 AM Panel #1
Champions For Alternative Fuels: Why Fuel Diversity Matters:
The urgency to reach zero emissions in the U.S. is a priority for many local, regional, and national leaders. The panel will discuss why there are multiple paths forward using various fuels to make short and long-term reductions in greenhouse gases and emissions transportation in passenger, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
9:40 AM Break
9:50 AM Panel #2
Best practices for implementation of Clean School Bus Programs
The federal funding from Bi-Partisan Infrastructure has boosted awareness and created an urgency to reduce emissions from school buses in the U.S. Many schools districts’ transportation, building and facilities staff will hear from industry experts on planning, negotiating tips with bus and EV charging companies, and how to navigate the land mines of politics with the public, school boards, and management.
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM Panel #3
Transportation and Energy Equity Community Engagement Roundtable
Community, faith, business, and Civil Rights will share insights on Justice 40, local and regional energy and transportations equity efforts, and why community engagement matters.
11:00 AM Exhibitor Hall Opens
11:15 AM Awards Luncheon
1:00 PM Panel #4
Emerging Technologies in Clean Transportation
Transportation is evolving each day, and it’s difficult to keep up with all of the breakthroughs, new equipment and systems in the transportation sectors. Panelists will cover some of the latest and long-standing
1:30 PM Break
1:40 PM Panel #5
EV Zoning & Planning Training
Attendees will receive training on planning for EVs, including how to develop local laws and zoning policies that help accelerate EV adoption and deployment. You will learn some of the nation’s best practices for EV Zoning!
2:10 PM Break
2:20 PM Panel #6
Biodiesel for your Fleet, DC did it, you can too!
The District of Columbia has received several national and regional awards for their efforts to reduce emissions by using biodiesel in their trash trucks, water trucks, street cleaners, and other medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Learn how they have cut emissions, improved air quality and become a national example for the deployment of biodiesel in public fleets.
2:50 PM Closing Panel
The Vision for the Future for Clean Energy & Transportation
3:30 PM Transition
4:00 PM Post Event Reception
6:00 PM Vehicle display Ends | Event Ends