Ryder System, a leader in supply chain, customized transportation and fleet management solutions, returns to the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) show in Las Vegas May 20-23 with opportunities to engage the Ryder team and where Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez will take the stage. Main stage to deliver a keynote on “Real World Fleet Electrification” on May 22.
During his keynote, Sanchez will explore the transportation costs and infrastructure challenges associated with converting commercial diesel vehicles to electric vehicles in today’s market. This comes on the heels of a recent analysis published by Ryder titled “Freight Logistics: The Cost of Electric Vehicle Conversion for U.S. Commercial Fleets,” which examines the estimated total cost of freight transportation (TCT) with diesel versus electric in light, medium, and industrial industries. Heavy commercial vehicle categories and potential inflationary impacts more broadly.
“At Ryder, we understand the complexities of the commercial electric vehicle landscape – both the challenges and the opportunities it presents,” says Sanchez. “While we recognize the long-term potential of leveraging zero-emission vehicle technology, our EV TCT analysis quantifies the costs of fleet electrification and highlights other realities businesses and consumers should consider.”
According to the analysis, light vehicles stand out as the most cost-effective entry point for EV adoption in today’s market, while medium and heavy vehicles could account for a significant increase in TCT. For a full copy of the analysis and more insights from Ryder on the path to electric, download a copy of “Charged Logistics: The Cost of Electric Vehicle Conversion for U.S. Commercial Fleets” at ryder.com/evtct.
Ryder joins other industry leaders during the ACT Expo to discuss trends, infrastructure solutions and technologies in commercial transportation. This includes a breakout session titled “Alternative Fuels Workforce Development” on May 20 moderated by Aaron Chekmenahalli, Ryder’s director of maintenance. Also during ACT Expo, conference attendees are invited to visit the Ryder Interactive Exhibit (Booth #1944) to interact with the Ryder team and discover more about RyderElectric+, the company’s turnkey EV solution. RyderElectric+, previously unveiled at the 2023 ACT Expo, provides electrical consultants, EVs, chargers, telematics and maintenance, all at one price and from a single point of contact. The Ryder Expo will include presentations and an interactive golf challenge designed with elements from the current electric vehicle landscape and Ryder’s EV solutions.
