CALSTART Media Contact: Jennifer Smith, [email protected]

Pasadena, CA—Mark your calendars for CALSTART’s 12^th Annual California Summit on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Sacramento from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Considering the significant shift in federal direction on clean transportation and climate policies underway, this timely event will bring together leaders from the clean transportation industry, California lawmakers, and key decision-makers to discuss what strategic actions are needed to sustain the growth of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and infrastructure across California and beyond. Through engaging panels and discussions, the summit will show that California’s leadership on decarbonizing transportation and eliminating tailpipe pollution is critical for achieving cleaner air and providing economic benefits to local communities.

During the event, participants will:

Strengthen California’s Leadership in Clean Transportation

Emphasize California’s unique position in driving clean transportation policies, especially in the absence of strong federal support. Panels will focus on the state’s leadership in advancing ZEV adoption, clean infrastructure, and policy innovation.

Maximize the Impact of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

Explore how California can effectively leverage the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to scale clean transportation technologies, support underserved communities, and achieve aggressive climate goals.

Facilitate Collaboration Between Industry and Key Agencies

Foster deeper coordination between CALSTART members and state agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and GO-Biz to address cross-sector challenges and opportunities. Discussions will revolve around aligning strategies for advancing battery recycling, grid reliability, and clean transportation deployment.

“There is no better time than now—as we navigate a changing political landscape—for the most influential leaders in the clean energy and transportation sectors to come together to accelerate policy solutions for California as it pursues its path toward a zero-emission vehicle future,” said John Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTART. “This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in how transportation intersects with public policy, climate change, and environmental justice.”

Don’t miss your chance to hear timely remarks to both shape and accelerate California policies from leading industry experts and government officials, including Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (District 11-CA), CARB’s Chair Liane M. Randolph and Assembly Appointed Board Member Hector De La Torre, CEC’s Chair David Hochschild, and CALSTART’s President and CEO John Boesel.

After the summit concludes, network with participants at a reception and award ceremony, hosted by CALSTART, that honors leading trailblazers in clean transportation with CALSTART’s signature Blue Sky Award.

Click here to view the event program.

We welcome CALSTART members, NGOs, and non-members to register today. For registration questions, contact CALSTART’s Events Program Manager, Josh York, at [email protected].

Note: Members of the media can request a complimentary pass. Please reach out to Calvin Fleming at goodpr. to reserve yours: [email protected].

About CALSTART
A mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all, CALSTART has offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado, California, Florida, and Europe. CALSTART is uniquely positioned to build the national clean transportation industry by working closely with its 285 member companies and building on the lessons learned from the major programs it manages for the State of California. CALSTART manages more than $1 billion in vehicle incentive and technical assistance programs in the United States and is leading a global effort to build the zero-emission commercial vehicle market.