In this insightful episode recorded live at Fleet Forward Conference, industry leaders break down the rapidly evolving policy and regulatory landscape shaping fleet operations in 2026. The discussion explores how national, state, and local decisions intersect—and sometimes collide—creating both challenges and opportunities for fleets of every size. 

A powerhouse panel featuring experts from the American Automotive Leasing Association, CalSTART, and municipal fleet leadership dives into the realities of navigating shifting emissions rules, regulatory waivers, federal agency actions, the future of the EPA’s endangerment finding, and the push for unified standards. They also examine the impacts of tariffs, autonomous vehicle policy, battery innovation, and the accelerating global EV market. 

Listeners will hear candid insights on: 

• What fleet operators must track in a year defined by political change and regulatory uncertainty 

• How federal shutdowns, reauthorization bills, and agency rollbacks affect fleet planning 

• California’s outsized influence on national emissions policies 

• The role of local government leadership in decarbonization 

• The future of incentives, infrastructure, and the Highway Trust Fund 

• Liability, data rights, and right-to-repair issues reshaping fleet risk management 

Whether you manage municipal assets, oversee corporate fleets, work in policy, or follow industry transformation, this episode equips you with the strategic perspective needed to navigate 2026’s complex policy environment. 

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