Fleet Forward: The Tour is right around the corner, and one of the topics at the top of fleet managers' minds is the uncertainty surrounding federal EV mandates, tariffs, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The volatility of the current market has cast doubt on the costs of vehicles and parts, creating an unpredictable environment for government fleet managers. With such uncertainty in the area of government fleet, it is essential to plan and adapt to the changing landscape, and that is what the panel of government fleet managers is doing at the Fleet Forward conference on July 22, 2025, in Irvine, California. 

David Renschler, EVSEAnswers; Bradley Northup, City of Carlsbad; David Fernandez, County of San Diego; and Mark McCullough, of San Bernadino County, are leading a panel that will share insights on strategies for adapting procurement, revising EV infrastructure plans, and preparing for rising costs due to global supply chain disruptions. 

This panel will provide valuable information to fleet managers on how they can best balance their immediate operational demands with long-term decarbonization goals.