Ben Prochazka

Executive Director
Electrification Coalition

Ben Prochazka has been with the Electrification Coalition since 2013, serving as its executive director since 2021. At the EC, he founded and created one of the nation’s first deployment communities in Northern Colorado and replicated it in New York, created the nation’s first electric rental car program in Orlando, led the Smart City Challenge as the lead implementation partner with the USDOT, helped create the nation’s first EV purchasing collaborative, and served as one of the technical leads for the American Cities Climate Challenge. He has testified at the local, state, and federal levels, been quoted in major publications, and spoken at many conferences on issues related to transportation electrification. He also increased the EC’s annual budget from $1 million to $5 million and increased the staff from one person to over 30 people.

As a successful leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results, Ben has spent over 25 years working on environmental, human rights, and voter engagement efforts. His experience includes leadership roles as Vice President at FieldWorks, the Campaign Director for the Save Darfur Coalition, the Legislative Director for the Colorado Environmental Coalition, the Colorado State Director for the New Voters Project, and numerous public interest campaign efforts as the Western States Field Organizer for U.S.PIRG. 

Ben Prochazka’s Session(s):

11:00 am–11:45 am | Thu, March 19, 2026

The Next Frontier: Advanced Freight Electrification

As the electrification of passenger vehicles accelerates, freight is emerging as the next great opportunity—and challenge—on the road to zero emissions. This session explores the evolving ecosystem of advanced freight electrification, from electric trucks and trains to maritime vessels powering clean commercial goods movement. Attendees will gain insight into the complex, interconnected landscape of ports, warehouses, manufacturers, and logistics operators all racing toward decarbonization.

Through a lens of innovation and collaboration, panelists will uncover emerging business models and technologies reshaping the freight sector—from scalable charging infrastructure to the hub-and-spoke strategies enabling long-range logistics. Learn how industry leaders are overcoming operational barriers, securing investment, and aligning public-private efforts to transform the future of global trade.

Key Takeaways:

Explore how electrification is revolutionizing freight—from port to warehouse to last mile.
Understand the business models driving investment and scalability in heavy-duty and maritime electrification.
Learn how the hub-and-spoke model is redefining energy distribution and logistics for freight operators.
Identify opportunities for collaboration across manufacturing, infrastructure, and public agencies to accelerate deployment.

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