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Mark Your Calendar for the CALSTART Member Symposium, May 13-14th
CALSTART’s 2025 Member Symposium is moving to Seattle! Join us at the Washington Athletic Club May 13-14 to engage with CALSTART staff, our member companies, and our Board and Investment Council members. Through a happy hour, paneled sessions, and other networking opportunities, come learn about where the industry is heading from key stakeholders helping shape it.  Register Here! 

New CALSTART member Hyroad Energy has just announced a partnership with Bosch Rexroth and GenH2 to develop the first-ever zero-loss liquid hydrogen refueling station in the United States. The system will be deployed at Hyroad’s flagship hydrogen refueling station in Dallas, Texas, marking a major milestone in advancing hydrogen infrastructure beyond California. The partnership blends Bosch’s Liquid Hydrogen CryoPump technology, GenH2’s Controlled Storage technology, and Hyroad’s expertise in hydrogen infrastructure development. A pioneer in hydrogen-powered transportation solutions, Hyroad Energy offers zero-emission Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks aimed at fulfilling fleet needs while reducing their carbon footprint. If you’d like to connect with Hyroad, reach out and let us know!

Another company to recently join CALSTART’s robust membership program is Orbis Electric, and their axial flux in-wheel motor is helping accelerate the transition to low carbon mobility solutions. Their motors maximize strength and efficiency by featuring a single or double rotor fitted with rare-earth and/or domestic ferrite magnets. This technology offers benefits across torque, cost, and unsprung weight that make a compelling case for moving motors back to wheels. Check out this MotorTrend article for a technical deep dive on how Orbis’ motors work and the industry advancements on the horizon.

American Textile Maintenance, a fleet offering linen and uniform services across Southern California, has committed to purchasing 12 CircularEV Class 5 trucks from Evolectric. The decision comes after an 8-day pilot where the retrofitted trucks demonstrated a 65% reduction in operating costs, thanks to lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance needs. Evolectric’s CircularEV proprietary retrofit solution converts existing commercial trucks into fully electric, smart-enabled vehicles. Evolectric’s technology is not only a more cost-effective option for electrification, but can be a quicker one, too. American Textile ordered electric trucks from other manufacturers in 2022 but have yet to receive any deliveries, while Evolectric delivered its first CircularEV truck ahead of schedule. Along with the trucks, American Textile is working with Chargie and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to install seven 50kW chargers across multiple sites.

Harbinger Motors has launched production of their medium-duty vehicles out of Garden Grove, California, with over 100 units already delivered to customers. The vehicles feature a stripped chassis designed for a wide range of medium-duty applications like walk-in vans, box trucks, and RVs. Harbinger is planning to hire 100 new employees this year to help tackle the 4,600+ vehicles currently in the order book. Harbinger is the only manufacturer producing drivetrains in-house, which keeps costs competitive without sacrificing quality. Customers or dealers can partner with third parties to further customize the chassis for their specific needs after the initial assembly. To make their vehicles as affordable as possible, Harbinger recently launched the IRA Risk-Free Guarantee, aimed at keeping vehicle prices steady regardless of the fate of federal incentives.

If you were unable to make this week’s Run on Less – Messy Middle Bootcamp webinar from NACFE, you can watch the recording to see what you missed. The Messy Middle Bootcamp series is a months-long educational campaign for fleet managers, industry members, policy makers, regulators, and more. The April 8th session focused on the current state of heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, with panelists from Windrose, Tesla, Volvo, and CALSTART’s head of policy, Trisha DelloIacono. The Messy Middle Bootcamp campaign runs until July, so be sure to check out future webinars to follow along.

Mark your calendar for an unparalleled opportunity to experience the future of clean transportation technology. Our Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive on June 18 brings together industry leaders, manufacturers, and policymakers committed to creating a sustainable future. Register Now!

Colton Greenlane Center Grand Opening
1650 East Fairway Drive, Colton, CA 92324
April 24th, 10:00am-11:00am PST
Join us as we celebrate the ribbon cutting of Greenlane’s first charging site in Colton, CA! The Colton Greenlane Center will feature 40+ high-powered chargers and a spacious amenities lounge designed to support commercial zero-emission vehicles. As a key location along our I-15 charging corridor, this site plays a crucial role in enabling clean transportation from Long Beach to Las Vegas. Don't miss this opportunity to tour the site, connect with industry experts and city officials, and experience our cutting-edge chargers firsthand! Light refreshments will be served starting at 9:30 AM. We look forward to celebrating with you! Register Here! 

CALSTART Webinar: Exchange for More Battery Electric Trucks
Virtual
April 29th, 9:00am PST / 12:00pm EST
Join us to learn about the policies and organizations enabling battery-electric truck (BET) deployments in Sweden. What can the U.S. and other countries learn from their success? This informational exchange of success stories and strategies aims to spark solutions to increase adoption of battery-electric trucks on a global scale. Hear from our partners at Lindholmen Science Park and Volvo Group. Register Here! 

The Evolution of Axial Flux Motor Technology – Webinar hosted by Turntide Technologies
Virtual
May 6th, 9:00-10:00am CST
Think axial flux motors require one-off manufacturing and are too pricey to apply? The evolution of axial flux motor technology rewrites this narrative. Join this webinar, featuring a live demo, to learn more about how these motors can evolve your electric or hybrid system for any vehicle or equipment, decrease your total cost of ownership, and provide high torque and power. Register Here! 

You’re invited to the Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase in Philadelphia, PA on May 13, the PANYNJ Fleet Sustainability Expo in Newark, NJ on May 14, and the NYC DCAS 36th Annual Equipment & Vehicle Show in New York, NY on May 15! 20 Québec-based companies will display their vehicles, technology, and equipment alongside SEPTA, the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Department of Aviation, PANYNJ, MTA, NJ Transit, NYC DCAS. Roundtables and breakout session themes include green campuses, future rail propulsions, company pitch sessions, fleet across cities, alternative fuels, fire safety for EVs, and microgrids & mobile charging.  

• Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase with SEPTA & the City of Philadelphia – May 13th, Philadelphia, PA. Register here!  
• Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Fleet Sustainability Expo – May 14th, Newark, NJ. Register here!  
• NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services 36th Annual Equipment & Vehicle Show – May 15th, New York, NY. Register here!