Penske Truck Leasing Technology on Display at 2019 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo
April 02, 2019
Penske Truck Leasing will highlight its place as an emerging technology leader at this year's Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California. ACT Expo will be April 23-26 at the Long Beach Convention Center. In addition to Penske's electric vehicle fleet being on display – the Freightliner eM2 and FUSO eCanter – there will be several company leaders appearing on panels. Penske will be an exhibitor and is a Presenting Sponsor.
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<a href="https://www.gopenske.com/newsroom/2018_8_13_ptl_joins_CharIN.html" rel="noopener">Penske Truck Leasing is a member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN</a>), a global industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the world standard for charging all electric vehicles.
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Penske is an industry leader in the areas of spec'ing, operating and maintaining fleets of traditionally fueled vehicles as well as alternative-fueled vehicles that includes natural gas, propane, electric and diesel-electric hybrids. Penske Truck Leasing is an affiliate partner in the U.S. <a href="https://www.epa.gov/smartway">EPA SmartWay program</a> and <a href="https://www.PenskeLogistics.com" rel="noopener">Penske Logistics</a> is a partner in the trucking carrier and logistics categories. Penske Truck Leasing is also an affiliate partner in the <a href="https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/commercial-vehicles/smartway/7615" rel="noopener">Canada SmartWay Transport Partnership</a>, administered by Natural Resources Canada.
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<li><strong>Connected Vehicle Technology Workshop 2.0, April 23:</strong> Sherry Sanger, senior vice president of marketing, will deliver the keynote address and delve into the company's rapid progression with <a href="https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/connected-fleet-solutions/">connected fleet solutions</a>. The workshop has three sessions.</li>
<li><strong>Workforce Development Workshop Part 1: Best Practices for Successfully Integrating Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies into Your Fleet, April 23: </strong>Mike Hasinec, vice president of maintenance, will offer best practices on the company's long record of accomplishment in successfully integrating a wide array of alternative fuel vehicles into one of the industry's largest transportation fleets.</li>
<li><strong>Battery Technology Workshop, Part 1: Assessing the Current State of EV Battery Technologies, April 23:</strong> Craig Sieber, manager of new products, will be among the panelists discussing what companies like Penske look for when spec'ing batteries for a commercial electric vehicle fleet.</li>
<li><strong>Women in ACT: Implementing Innovation with a Diverse Workforce, April 24</strong>: Sanger will highlight company best practices in the area of women in the workforce.</li>
<li><strong>General Session: The State of Alternative Fuels and Connected Tech, April 24</strong>: Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning, will appear on a panel following the conference's keynote address by Roger Nielsen, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America. Rosa will discuss strategies when integrating alternative fuel vehicles into the company's fleet.</li>
<li><strong>EV Charging Infrastructure Workshop I - Planning for EV Charging Solutions in Fleet Operations, April 25:</strong> Sean Yentsch, director of facilities, will talk about Penske's challenges in building its own fleet electrification network and making use of a growing charging infrastructure.</li>
<li><strong>EV Charging Infrastructure Workshop IV: Mobile, Wireless & Automated Charging, April 25: </strong>A group of industry experts -- moderated by Drew Cullen, senior vice president of fuels and facility services -- will highlight available mobile and temporary EV charging solutions while the permanent infrastructure is being constructed.</li>
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<em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em>
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<p>“We’re pleased to begin introducing the eCanter into our fleet,” said Brian Hard, president and CEO of Penske Truck Leasing. “We continue to invest in the latest viable innovative vehicle technologies to benefit our customers. With an initial estimated range of up to 80 miles and a fast-charging option, the eCanter is a viable option for fleets seeking to reduce tailpipe emissions and noise pollution in urban delivery settings.”</p><p>Penske will initially take delivery of four FUSO eCanter battery-electric work trucks for use in California. The introduction of these new all-electric commercial vehicles into Penske’s fleet is another in a series of recent moves the company has made to test and showcase innovative electric vehicles with its customers including the Freightliner eM2 and eCascadia from Daimler Trucks North America, a sister organization of FUSO.</p><p>FUSO is the first to commercialize a series-produced, all-electric work truck. As a major truck manufacturer and through the backing of its parent, Daimler, A.G., FUSO can demonstrate its ability of supporting the operation of eCanter trucks through its established parts, service and warranty network of FUSO dealerships. This is a major distinction compared to some start-up electric truck providers.</p><p>“Our leadership in electric trucks answers, today, the public’s need for zero tailpipe emissions, zero-noise trucks for continuously increasing demands for inner-city distribution,” said Justin Palmer, president and CEO, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. “We applaud early-adopters, such as Penske, for their</p><p>leadership and partnership. These remarkable eCanter truck operators are building the case that electric trucks are an essential part of the future of inner city distribution.”</p><p><em>By Kim Harmsen</em></p></div>
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