Highlights from NTAE #WorkTruckWeek 2023: Electric Vehicle Trends, Innovations, and Industry Updates

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The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) hosted its annual Work Truck Week from March 7-9, 2023. The event featured various activities, including the Green Truck Summit, which highlighted clean energy trends and operational insights for vocational truck fleets. This year’s summit covered topics such as electric vehicle (EV) trends and innovations, industry segments driving towards zero emissions, global clean technology updates, and government programs and data initiatives.

 

NTEA’s Green Truck Association also hosted educational sessions focused on improving work truck efficiency and productivity. Other activities included the Work Truck Week Ride & Drive and various networking receptions.

 

The event was also marked by numerous press conferences, where various companies unveiled their latest innovations. For example, Safe Fleet launched three unique marketplace innovations, and Parker Chelsea announced a new Electric Power Take-Off (ePTO). The Shyft Group debuted its Blue Arc Class 5 all-electric crew cab, and Bollinger Motors introduced the best in class commercial all-electric truck. Ram Commercial discussed the 1500 Revolution BEV vehicle concept, while Isuzu introduced its first electric truck.

 

The event also included several special sessions, such as Fleet Management 101, Purdue Road School, and the Leadership Journeys highlighting diverse experiences. David Scheitlin was installed as the 59th Board Chair of NTEA at the association's Annual Meeting.

 

In conclusion, Work Truck Week 2023 was a successful event that brought together industry experts, government representatives, and OEMs to discuss clean energy trends, advanced fuels, and technology development for commercial vehicles. The numerous press conferences and special sessions provided attendees with insights and updates on the latest innovations in the industry.