Bhavin Khatri

Zero Emission Program Manager
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA)

Bhavin Khatri is Zero Emission Program Manager at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency with a demonstrated history of working in the transportation industry and is an expert in zero-emission technology design and deployment in transit. He is currently at the forefront in helping the SFMTA plan and design for the advent of zero-emission bus fleets and facilities and is responsible for ensuring the agency fulfils its commitment to meet the zero-emission goals. Bhavin leads a team of key stakeholders from various department to direct SFMTA policy and practice for both fleet and facilities, with focus on transitions, capital improvements and operational changes.

Bhavin Khatri’s Session(s):

12:50 pm–1:25 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025

Electric Vehicle Onboarding: Strategies for Effective Integration of Truck and Bus Fleets

As public and private fleets push toward electrification, the transition to electric trucks and buses presents unique challenges that require thoughtful planning and collaboration. This panel will bring together industry leaders from OEMs, transit agencies, and fleet operations to share lessons learned and practical advice on how to kick-start and scale EV fleet integration. From planning and pilot programs to infrastructure design and operational efficiency, panelists will explore the realities of deploying electric trucks and buses—and how to do it right.

What You’ll Learn:

Key first steps when evaluating fleet electrification, including defining goals and conducting fleet assessments
How to evaluate operational impacts and leverage OEM tools, consultants, and public agency partnerships
Strategies for designing scalable, cost-effective charging infrastructure
Approaches to phased rollouts, staging infrastructure, and future-proofing investments
Insights into energy cost management, route optimization, and operational efficiency
Common maintenance challenges and how to prepare with training, warranties, and service agreements

1:45 pm–2:45 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025

EV Charging Answers Bar

Did you miss your chance to meet a speaker 1:1 or get your question answered in a session? Speakers will host 1-hour sessions at dedicated lounges at our EV Charging Answers Bar on the Expo floor. Attendees can join on a first-come, first-served basis to ask questions and network with our speaker hosts. Plan ahead by reviewing speaker bios and company information listed below.

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