Experts Make Case for Electric Trucks and Buses in Virginia

The VNR Electric Class 8 truck from Volvo

We hosted a policy boot camp on the opportunities for widespread deployment of electric trucks and buses throughout Virginia. Presenters provided insights on national security benefits, emissions reductions, cost savings, vehicle technology and more.

Amy Malaki

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.