June 20, 2023 10:00 AM – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (coffee and networking at 9:00 a.m.)
Join the Electrification Coalition for the Pennsylvania Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Bootcamp. This in-person event will provide the latest information on the deployment of electric trucks and buses in the Keystone State. Policymakers, EV advocates, fleet managers, local and state government officials, and other stakeholders are invited to join this informative set of discussions on policy opportunities, vehicle availability, and the wide range of benefits EVs will provide for Pennsylvanians.
We’ll hear from leaders across Pennsylvania who are leading the charge from the state legislature, city and county governments, state agencies, and utilities. Manufacturers will bring their latest models onsite for an EV showcase, giving participants the opportunity to explore this new technology in person.
Thank you to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for graciously hosting this event!
You can register for the event here.
Time | Topic |
Speaker – Click here for speaker bios (coming soon) |
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9:00-10:00 a.m. | Coffee, Networking, and Electric Vehicle Display |
Thomas Built Electric School Bus – Rohrer Bus Ford eTransit Van – Rohrer Bus Cenntro LS400 Delivery Truck – T.P. Trailers, Inc. Blink Charging – Series 8 Level 2 Charging Station |
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks | Katherine Stainken, Electrification Coalition |
10:10 – 10:20 a.m. | Remarks from the City of Harrisburg | Karl Singleton, City of Harrisburg |
10:30 – 10:40 a.m. |
Market Update: Medium– and Heavy–Duty Electrification |
Spencer Burget, Atlas Public Policy |
10:40 – 10:50 a.m. |
Break |
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10:50-11:30 a.m. |
Business Perspectives on Medium- & Heavy-Duty Policy Moderator: Katherine Stainken, Electrification Coalition |
Dawn Fenton, Volvo Group North America Jane Culkin, Highland Electric |
11:30 – 12:05 a.m. |
Laws, Regs and Big Rigs: Policy and Funding Opportunities for Electrifying the MHD Sector Moderator: Nick Miller, Electrification Coalition |
Colton Brown, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Dave Althoff, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection |
12:05 – 12:35 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
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12:35 – 1:20 p.m. |
Adapting the Grid for Our Electric Transportation Future Moderator: Nicholas Bibby, Advanced Energy United |
Thomas Bonner, PECO Francis Frank, PPL Alan Michel, First Energy |
1:20– 2:00 p.m. |
Getting Buses on the Streets: Electrifying School Buses Moderator: Max Turner, Electrification Coalition |
Kelsey Mattola, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Sue Gander, World Resources Institute Mark Carnes, Steelton-Highspire School District Mike David, Rohrer Buses |
2:00-2:15 p.m. |
Remarks from the PA Department of Environmental Protection |
Acting Secretary Rich Negrin |
2:15-2:55 p.m. |
Making Electrification Work: Lessons in Barriers, Challenges, and Deployment Moderator: Tony Bandiero, Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Clean Transportation |
Matthew Reis, PA GreenGov Council Darwin Craul, Capital Area Transit Thomas (Tommy) Perkins Sr., T.P. Trailers, Inc. Omar Sandlin, Cenntro Electric Group |
2:55-3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Electrification Coalition |
3:00-3:40 p.m. |
Networking and Electric Vehicle Display |
Thomas Built Electric School Bus – Rohrer Bus Ford eTransit Van – Rohrer Bus Cenntro LS400 Delivery Truck – T.P. Trailers, Inc. Blink Charging – Series 8 Level 2 Charging Station |
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Amy Malaki is the head of policy and sustainability at SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas, pioneering global leaders in sustainable aviation fuel production and supply. Prior to SkyNRG, Amy was the associate director for the transportation portfolio at the ClimateWorks Foundation where she developed philanthropic investment strategies to advance a sustainable, equitable and low-carbon mobility system. She also pioneered the organization’s international aviation decarbonization strategy. Prior to that she focused on Asia business development at Better Place, a Silicon Valley electric vehicle network startup. She has a B.A. in Chinese and China studies from the University of Washington and an M.A. in international policy studies (energy and environment) from Stanford University.