Looking Ahead: Save the Date: 2025 Fleet Forward Event Helps Fleets Plan in Uncertain Times
CARB & Calstart to Host Zero-Emissions Showcase & Ride & Drive at Angel Stadium
The June 18 event will feature over 70 zero-emissions trucks, buses, and equipment along with funding resources & expert insights.

The all-day, free event will highlight medium- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers leading the way on zero-emissions.
Photo: CALSTART
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and CALSTART are hosting a Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive featuring medium- and heavy-duty trucks (Class 2b-8), transit buses, garbage trucks and delivery vans.
Heavy-duty off-road equipment like excavators, forklifts, and tractors are also included.
Vehicles will be available for test drives if drivers have valid driver’s licenses. Reporters may ride along as passengers.
The event allows owners and operators to test drive zero-emission vehicles, learn about charging infrastructure, and explore funding and incentives to add zero-emission vehicles and equipment to their fleets.
Speakers and media interview opportunities include:
Liane M. Randolph, Chair, California Air Resources Board (Opening remarks)
Tom Brotherton, Senior Director, Calstart
Representatives from vehicle OEMs and equipment partners
Bilingual Spokespeople are available upon request
Date, Location & Time
The event will take place Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Angel Stadium, 2000 E Gene Autry Way in Anaheim, Сalifornia.
The agenda starts at 9 am, with welcoming remarks from CARB and Calstart, with ride and drives and ride-alongs starting at 9:30 am.
Bilingual Spanish spokespeople are available.
This all-day event will highlight medium—and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers leading the way on zero-emissions. According to Calstart, the event aims to help fleet operators discover why the time to buy zero-emission vehicles featuring cutting-edge technologies is now.
For more information, visit them online here.
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
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