Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ruthe Jackson Center
3113 South Carrier Pkwy
Grand Prairie
RSVP required by April 17, 2026
Join the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)/Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Workshop to hear the latest insights on medium- and heavy-duty ZEV!
Feel free to share this event with fleets operating in or around North Texas, or anyone interested in supporting ZEV deployment!
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Workshop Agenda
8:00 – 8:45 1. Registration and Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 2. Welcome and Overview of Agenda and Goals
Objective: Kick-off the ZEV Workshop and orient attendees!
Format: Presentation
Speaker: Lori Clark, NCTCOG
9:00 – 9:15 3. State of Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles
Objective: Provide information on current ZEV adoption in the United States, including barriers and opportunities. Share where success and investments have occurred and why.
Format: Presentation
Speaker: TBD
9:15 – 10:00 4. Original Equipment Manufacturers: Current ZEV Availability
Objective: Share information on current/future availability of medium- and heavy-duty ZEV, including various ways fleets can purchase them (i.e. buying vs leasing)
Format: Two 15-minute presentations and a 15-minute Q/A with attendees.
Speakers:
Bill Kahn: PACCAR
- Current heavy-duty zero emission vehicles offered by PACCAR
- Options purchasing or leasing a heavy-duty zero emission vehicle through PACCAR
Speaker #2: TBD
Moderator: Lori Clark, NCTCOG
10:00 - 10:30 Break/Exhibitor Visiting
10:30 – 11:30 5. What to Do About Infrastructure
Objective: Share information on how to plan for ZEV infrastructure, current/future availability of public medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure, and considerations for HD ZEV infrastructure.
Format: Three 20-minute presentations
Speakers:
Garon Yamashita: Oncor
- How to work with Oncor
- Considerations for Working with Your Utility
Collin Sandifer: Schnieder Electric
- Planning for Infrastructure at Your Fleet’s Facility
Speaker #3: TBD:
- Public EV Charging Infrastructure for Medium and Heavy-Duty ZEV
11:30 – 12:45 Lunch/Ride and Drive Visits/Exhibitor Visiting
12:45 – 1:30 6. Planning 101
Objective: Share information on how fleets can get started for a ZEV deployment. Include how to decide if a ZEV will work for your fleet, resources to transition to ZEV, technical/funding assistance, and tips for working with your vendor.
Format: Three 10-minute presentations and a 15-minute moderation session.
Speakers:
Juliana Vandenborn, North Central Texas Council of Governments
- State, Local, and Federal Funding Programs to assist fleets with adoption of medium- and heavy-duty ZEV.
Erin Costigliolo: Electric Power Research Institute
- EPRI resources available to assist fleets in electrification, including the GridFast tool
Ryan Fraiser: National Lab of the Rockies (NLR)
- Free technical assistance for fleets to plan for ZEV adoption.
1:30 – 2:15 7. Lessons Learned from HD ZEV Adoption in Texas:
Objective: Hear from fleets who already have adopted heavy-duty ZEV! Learn about what they have heard from their drivers/mechanics, their advice for fleets transitioning into the ZEV space, and the real cost of ZEV adoption and operation!
Format: Three 10-minute presentations and a 15-minute moderated session
Speakers:
Vincent Olsen: City of Dallas
- The City of Dallas will share their experiences operating municipal EVs.
John Verdon: Nevoya
- Nevoya will share information on their experiences as a fully electric trucking carrier.
Speaker #3: TBD:
2:15 – 4:00 7. Free Time
- Funding Workshop: Meet with NCTCOG staff to talk about what funding programs your fleet could apply for!
- Ride-and Drive: Take a ride in an HD ZEV. Vehicles include: Harbinger Motors step van and box truck, Hino L6, and Workhorse W56
- Exhibitor Visit: Meet with industry professionals
- Technical Assistance/Infrastructure Workshop: Start planning your ZEV transition
Confirmed Speakers:
City of Dallas, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), National Laboratory of the Rockies (NRL), Nevoya, Oncor Electric Delivery, PACCAR Inc., and Schnieder Electric
Confirmed Vehicle Display and Ride & Drive:
Harbinger Motors, Industrial Power Truck & Equipment, Tesla, Workhorse, and ZM Freight
