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Fleet Forward Conference: Untangling the EV Hype

On Nov. 6 in San Diego, join Josh Green, Laolu Adeola, Colin Sutherland, and Tom Solomon to learn about today’s market drivers regarding the path to sustainability and the factors holding it back.

October 15, 2024
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This Fleet Forward Conference seminar aims to help fleet managers understand today's market drivers regarding the path to sustainability and the factors holding it back.

Source: Bobit

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Having trouble rifling through electric vehicle (EV) buzz and separating myths from reality, especially with seemingly continuous disruptions?

Join this Fleet Forward Conference (FFC) seminar, "EVs & Sustainability: State of the Union," where panelists will discuss their perspectives, new research, and data to help you understand today's market drivers regarding the path to sustainability and the factors holding it back.

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Through original research and data, you'll get answers to burning questions such as:

  • What tech advancements are moving the needle?

  • To what extent are automakers softening their "EV or bust" strategies?

  • Are corporations modifying their ESG goals? Is the infrastructure buildout keeping pace?

About the Panelists

This seminar will be moderated by Colin Sutherland, CEO of Bobit Business Media, who has extensive experience in B2B marketing and the fleet industry. He aims to empower small and medium businesses through innovative content delivery, advocacy for transparency, and community engagement in the business-to-business sector.

Other panelists include:

  • Laolu Adeola - As principal and founder of Leke Services, Adeola helps companies address challenges and achieve clarity in the energy transition while establishing sustainable operations. He recently launched Fleet Electrification by Leke Services, a dedicated offering for fleet managers to develop practical plans to lower emissions considering budget and operational constraints. 

  • Josh Green - As the founder and CEO of Inspiration Mobility, Green recognizes the complexity of electrifying commercial transportation at scale and designed the company to accelerate the EV transition by enabling organizations of all sizes to reap the full benefits of electrification.

  • Tom Solomon - As senior director of B2B growth and business development at Rivian, Solomon leads the automaker's fleet sales and business development organizations. Solomon is one of the first 25 employees of Rivian. He has led or supported several initiatives, including consumer finance, brand launch, strategic partnerships, executive search, go-to-market, and retail strategy.

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Save the Date!

Fleet Safety and Fleet Forward Conferences will convene a three-day event on Nov. 6-8, 2024, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, addressing electrification, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, last-mile mobility, IoT, shared mobility, Fleet Management as a Service, next-generation telematics, and more.

Mike Branch, vice president of data and analytics at Geotab, will host the opening keynote. As a data scientist and software developer, Branch will unveil how AI is creating a new era for fleets. 

Automotive Fleet's Fleet Forward Conference includes seminars, tabletop exhibits, networking, lunch, and a vehicle ride and drive. See who else is in the lineup so far and register for the event.

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