Amber Putignano

Market Development Lead — EV Ecosystem
ABB

Amber Putignano is a prominent figure in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, currently serving as the Market Development Leader for EV Ecosystems at ABB. In this role, she focuses on expanding electrification opportunities in mobility, including grid integration and energy solutions for EV charging sites, with a notable emphasis on a groundbreaking partnership with NASCAR.

Prior to this position, Putignano was the Global Head of Marketing and Strategy at ABB E-mobility, building the marketing team and tactics to help deliver 100%+ growth year over year during her tenure.

She is also recognized for commissioning World EV Day™ in 2019, which has since become the largest e-mobility campaign globally.

Amber Putignano’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

2:45 pm–3:45 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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