ACT Expo Highlights 2022 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief

Wow, what a week! Close to 8,000 people attended ACT Expo 2022. This record-breaking turnout clearly shows that transportation stakeholders are more eager than ever to embrace advanced clean vehicle technologies and low-carbon fuels.

One key takeaway from this year's event is the 2022 State of Sustainable Fleets (SoSF) Market Brief. This eye-opening report confirms that fleets across every sector are increasingly turning to clean vehicles and fuels to meet sustainability goals and improve their bottom lines. Researchers indicate that increases in government funding and legislative support at both the state and federal levels are necessary to continue propelling the clean mobility revolution.

To see other key findings, visit https://lnkd.in/gcF5PDdz to download the 2022 SoSF Market Brief.

Drive Electric Earth Day 2022

Drive Electric Earth Day 2022 kicks off TODAY!

More than 180 fun, free events will take place across the U.S. during this month-long celebration of electric vehicles. Watch this Drive Electric Earth Day video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gc68vXYD

Register Now for MOVE America Virtual 2021

Want the latest intel about the future of sustainable transport? Then don’t miss out on MOVE America Virtual 2021, coming March 17-18!

This FREE online event is geared toward OEMs, transport operators, tech companies, energy giants, fleets, fast-growing startups, policymakers and others in the transportation tech industry. The two-day program features 70+ speakers and over 100 conference sessions (live and on-demand), along with roundtables and interactive workshops—plus much more.

Here’s the link to register: http://bit.ly/EDTARegister

Stephanie Pollack Joins FHWA

Congratulations to Stephanie Pollack on her new position at the Federal Highway Administration! Her many years of great work as the Secretary of Transportation in Massachusetts will serve her well as she helps the new presidential administration upgrade infrastructure systems nationwide.

Follow this link for more details from The Boston Globe: http://ow.ly/glGN50DCjKA

Groundbreaking Initiative Focuses on Clean Mobility Investments

There’s been lots of buzz about a trailblazing initiative in our region focusing on mobility, equity and climate. Government leaders from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. have formed the bipartisan Transportation and Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P), which was created to enhance investments in clean, equitable transportation options and create new employment opportunities.

For Massachusetts specifically, the goal is to reduce motor vehicle pollution by at least 26% and infuse the state economy with over $1.8 billion by 2032. A portion of program funding will be allocated to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including the development of interstate EV charging corridors, which is huge!

Follow this link for further details: http://ow.ly/8HyR50DeBGH

AEG Boston Event To Feature Voltrek CEO Kathleen Connors

Voltrek's fearless leader, Kathleen Connors, is excited to be one of the Breakout Room Leaders at this week's AEG Stakeholder Challenge for Boston!

The popular #AEGBoston event, hosted by Advanced Energy Group (AEG), is part of a quarterly competition that takes place in major cities across America and the Caribbean. The goal is to find practical, useful ways to leverage clean energy as a means to promote equity and resilience in communities.

Voltrek is proud to be a sponsor of Boston's Q4 event, which is 100% virtual and focuses on mobility and transportation solutions utilizing electric vehicles in commercial fleets. Stimulating brainstorming sessions led by Connors and other Breakout Room Leaders will allow attendees to collaborate on proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Boston. Also on the docket are special presentations from Verizon, National Grid, eIQ Mobility, Biogen and others.

Sound interesting and fun? It is! To reserve your spot at the next action-packed AEG event, follow this link: http://ow.ly/HaAL50CFEhi

The Road to Cleaner Air

Did you know that nearly half of America’s population lives in areas with harmful air pollution?

According to new research by the American Lung Association, approximately 150 million people live in counties affected by unhealthy ozone or particle pollution—most of which is caused by the transportation sector. The most vulnerable populations are children, seniors, individuals with chronic health conditions, lower-income communities and people of color.

A nationwide transition to zero-emission transportation solutions is vital to achieving clean, healthy air for everyone. By 2050, this shift could save approximately 6,300 lives and avoid up to $72 billion in health harms annually.

The road to cleaner air requires immediate action. To learn how you can help, download this free report from the American Lung Association: http://ow.ly/UPkh50CmEPn

The road to cleaner air requires immediate action.

A Catalyst for Positive Change

COVID-19 has caused many difficulties in our world.

However, it could be the catalyst for positive change in America's transportation system. Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) makes sense because EVs give us many beneficial tools to BUILD BACK BETTER.

This excerpt from an article published by the World Resources Institute really says it all: "EVs can help create a more environmentally and financially sustainable post-COVID-19 world. … Despite the destructive and painful nature of the pandemic, it also offers a once-in-a-century opportunity to pause business-as-usual vehicle production and shift towards a clean, economical and electric future."

Check out the full article here: http://ow.ly/7X4A50CoiRm