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

About This Session

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