The 2024 Work Truck Week is showcasing a microcosm of the commercial vehicle industry's present and future, with a clear focus on the accelerating shift towards zero-emission technologies.
The Green Truck Summit, held ahead of Work Truck Week, served as a dedicated platform for exploring the evolving landscape.
Mary Aufdemberg, a seasoned leader at Daimler Trucks North America, kicked off the summit with a keynote address highlighting the industry's transformation. Industry experts, government representatives, fleet operators, and manufacturers from various sectors gathered to share insights and showcase advancements in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and software solutions designed to facilitate the transition for businesses.
The event served as a valuable forum for industry leaders, manufacturers, and service providers to connect, share knowledge, and explore the evolving landscape of the commercial vehicle industry. The focus on sustainable and efficient transportation solutions, particularly electric vehicles and their supporting infrastructure, underscored the industry's commitment to a greener future.
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Ford Press Conference
Beyond the Green Truck Summit, the Work Truck Week exhibition is bustling with activity, showcasing a diverse range of products and services catering to the commercial truck industry. Major manufacturers like Ford and RAM unveiled their latest offerings, including the upgraded electric Ford E-Transit and the RAM ProMaster EV, marking the brand's foray into the fully electric segment.
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RAM at Work Truck Week
Even before things got underway, the Service Truck Magazine team had definitely spotted a few Service Trucks amongst the 500 exhibitors at the show spotting Indianna Upfitters vocational trucks staged outside the Indiana Convention Center. (See header image.)
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Service truck suppliers like Palfinger, Shyft, and Hannay Reels also had a significant presence, demonstrating their equipment and solutions tailored to the specific needs of this vital segment.
Andrew Joseph