At the 2025 Fleet Forward Tour stop in Somerset, NJ on Sept. 9, representatives from Clean Cities and Calstart will be on hand to help fleets navigate the federal $7,500 commercial EV incentive (Section 30D under the IRA) and up to $40,000 for vehicles with a GVWR of 14,000 or more (45w). The credits expire Sept. 30.  

Attendees will get direct guidance on how to leverage the incentive before the deadline, including how to engage with automakers’ fleet representatives, who will also be present to assist with order facilitation and product details.

“This is a unique window where the clock is ticking,” said Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet and event chair. “Fleets interested in securing EV funding should treat this stop as a hands-on resource to accelerate those conversations and move forward with orders.”

In addition to the incentive-focused segment, the Somerset stop will feature this timely session:

Insights from HillStaffer on What’s Ahead for Fleet Regulations

Michael Taylor, principal at HillStaffer LLC, will deliver an up-to-the-minute analysis of the most pressing state and federal policy developments shaping fleet strategy, including tariffs, emissions rules, and compliance challenges that affect both public and private fleets.  

Taylor will draw from his experience advising agencies and legislators to help attendees understand how regulatory changes translate to real-world fleet decisions.

A Full Day of Fleet Education, Strategy, and Engagement

The Fleet Forward Tour is a one-day event designed to bring together fleet managers of all types — commercial, corporate, and government — for a mix of educational seminars, EV ride-and-drives, and hands-on product interaction.

Registration is free for qualified fleets.  

The day begins with opening remarks from representatives of Calstart and Clean Cities.  

The Ride & Drive and OEM Showcase follow, where attendees can test-drive EVs, talk to automaker reps, and explore emerging tech solutions. From there, a packed educational lineup includes:

• Deploying Electric Trucks at Scale, featuring Keith Kerman of NYC DCAS, offering lessons from the largest municipal EV fleet on the East Coast.

• Understanding Today’s Fleet Expense Landscape, where Bob Martines (CCM) and Trip O’Neil (Holman) break down the true drivers of today’s fleet operating costs — from inflation and repair costs to tariffs and labor pressure.

• Sponsor Networking and Exhibitor Visits to connect with vendors and explore new solutions.

• Insights from HillStaffer on What’s Ahead for Fleet Regulations

• A closing Fleet Manager’s Roundtable, where fleet professionals from the Northeast will discuss how they’re responding to regulations and real-world fleet challenges on the ground.

The Fleet Forward Tour is a one-day regional event designed to connect fleet decision-makers with the tools, knowledge, and partners driving the future of fleet mobility — including electrification, automation, and connected technology.

Learn More & Register

For the full agenda, to learn more about the event, and to register for the Somerset stop, visit: https://www.fleetforwardthetour.com/schedule/somerset-nj