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SEARCHThis session on July 22 at the Irvine, California Fleet Forward Tour stop will address maintenance facilities for BEVs, OSHA requirements, safe battery handling protocols, and staff training.
David Worthington and Clinton Bench will bring their expert knowledge of public and private fleet management to the day-long conference.
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Fleet Forward: The Tour's Southern California stop is July 22, and there is much to learn from the panelists set to take the stage.
Many fleets right now are in the throes of the electrification process. While beginning the decarbonization process is important, it also requires planning and adapting to the requirements of an electrified fleet.
Fleet Forward: The Tour proudly announces panelists David Worthington, County of Santa Clara, and Clinton Bench, UCLA Transportation. Bringing their expert knowledge of public and private fleet management to the day-long conference, they will give insight into topics like adapting maintenance facilities for BEVs, including OSHA requirements, safe battery handling protocols, and staff training.
In the seminar, "Beyond Deployment: Managing BEV Safety & Operational Realities in Your Fleet," they will also cover traction battery warranties, charging disruptions, and the importance of backward-compatible replacements.
This session covers the essentials of effectively sustaining and scaling a BEV safety fleet.
David Worthington and Clinton Bench are leaders in fleet.
Worthington was named the 2024 Fleet Manager of the Year at the 2024 Government Fleet Conference and Expo (GFX), and the County of Santa Clara was named one of the top 20 Leading Fleets at GFX 2025.
Bench has been leading the charge on electrifying the fleet at UCLA. They are actively training staff and implementing new infrastructure as they set the example for public fleets in California.
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