Look Out for Zero-Emission Trucks This Week in the Boston Area; Experience the Ride

Free event offers the opportunity to see electric trucks up close, test rides and expert advice on transitioning to cleaner trucks in Massachusetts

CALSTART Media Contact: Jennifer Smith, jsmith@calstart.org

Join Mass Fleet Advisor, CALSTART, and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) for a zero-emission vehicle showcase and hands-on event on Tuesday, May 20 at Lookout Farm in Natick, Massachusetts. This interactive event offers fleet operators the opportunity to see zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks and hear firsthand from local fleet owners and operators about their experiences operating electric trucks. Participants can connect directly with electrification experts and learn how to access free technical support and funding guidance through the Mass Fleet Advisor program to support their path to a zero-emission future.

This event will feature a BBQ lunch, networking opportunities, and brief remarks from program leaders on the benefits of going electric.

WHO (subject to change):

Mass Fleet Advisor Staff:

MassCEC Staff:

Mass Fleet Advisor Program Partners

  • Alipes
  • DMH Electric
  • BT2

WHAT: Electric truck showcase and ride and drive event. Register now. (Registration is encouraged but not required.)

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST

WHERE: Lookout Farm – 89 Pleasant Street S, Natick, MA 01760

Participating OEMs include:

  • Freightliner Class 8 truck
  • Windrose Class 8 truck
  • BrightDrop Zevo 600 Van
  • SEA Body Truck
  • Kenworth K270 Class 6 Truck
  • Indigo Flex Van
  • Bollinger Motors’ B4
  • Intelligent Labor & Moving’s SEA Electric/Hino box truck

Additional information:

Massachusetts is at the forefront of the electric truck revolution, implementing innovative policies and programs to expand the capabilities and accessibility of zero-emission models. With the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in December 2021, vehicle manufacturers are now required to increase the sale of zero-emission trucks in the state starting in model year 2025. This progressive move is accelerating the transition from diesel to electric trucks.

MassCEC is a state agency that supports the clean energy sector in Massachusetts, from funding research and development to creating jobs and workforce opportunities. MassCEC administers Mass Fleet Advisor and CALSTART serves as lead consultant, along with a team of partners including PowerOptions, Microgrid Labs, Industrial Economics, the Center for Sustainable Energy, BT2, Alipes, and DMH Electric.

Mass Fleet Advisor is a free technical advisory program designed for private, non-profit, and municipal light plant served municipalities, and provides individual, personalized electrification reports for up to 200 fleets.

Journalists can schedule interviews with CALSTART’s Mass Fleet Advisor team ahead of the event. Contact Media Manager Jennifer Smith to arrange.

 

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 more than 240 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.

About MassCEC

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and secure long-term economic opportunities for the people of Massachusetts.