FORTH Roadmap Features EVCI’s ‘Energize in Action’ Half Day Session, October 14 2025 in Detroit
The National EV Charging Initiative’s “Energize in Action: The Charge Ahead” will take place Tuesday, October 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET at Huntington Place in Detroit as an official partner event of the Forth Roadmap 2025 Conference.
The program will open with Colleen Quinn of eMobility Advisors as emcee and feature four sessions moderated by leaders across the electrification space.
Nancy Ryan of eMobility Advisors will guide a discussion with Kathy Knoop of GM, Mike Salisbury of the Colorado Energy Office, Kellen Schefter of EEI, and Carter Wood of Ford on infrastructure policy and progress.
Max Baumhefner of NRDC will moderate a panel with Dakoury Godo-Solo of EDF, Robert Hattier of IBEW Local 134, Aaron Kressig of Western Resource Advocates, and Alex Pfeifer-Rosenblum of CALSTART focused on coalition strategies.
A third session moderated by David Bonelli of PACT will bring insights from Thomas Ashley of Voltera, Thomas Boylan of PG&E, Jordan Brinn of NRDC, and Britta Gross of EPRI on overcoming energization delays.
The closing discussion, “Looking Ahead to 2026,” will be led by Colleen Quinn with Dan Bowerson of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and Adam Ruder of NYSERDA, highlighting long-term priorities for EV infrastructure.
As a Roadmap Conference community partner and session sponsor, NEVCI emphasizes collaboration between policymakers, utilities, automakers, and innovators to accelerate clean transportation nationwide.
NEVCI Energize in Action is an official Roadmap Conference partner event.
Registration for Roadmap Conference is NOT included in NEVCI event registration.
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The National EV Charging Initiative: Driving Progress Toward a Clean Transportation Future
The National EV Charging Initiative (NEVCI) brings together a powerful coalition of automakers, utilities, labor organizations, environmental and equity advocates, consumer groups, and public interest organizations, all united by one goal: to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. What began as an effort to support historic federal investments has evolved into a broad collaboration that drives public-private partnerships and empowers state-level leadership.
As the policy landscape continues to shift, NEVCI is focused on sustaining momentum and creating the conditions for long-term success. The coalition champions innovative regulations, utility engagement, and private sector commitment to ensure the transition to electrification stays on track.
At the heart of NEVCI’s strategy is support for critical state-level action. This includes accelerating deployment of medium- and heavy-duty charging infrastructure, securing utility approvals for grid upgrades, backing forward-looking standards like Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), promoting domestic EV and battery manufacturing, and advancing new financing models to bring infrastructure projects to scale. By aligning regulatory wins with real-world deployments, NEVCI ensures states remain at the forefront of the electrification movement.
The future of transportation is electric—but realizing that future depends on a charging network that keeps pace with adoption. Today, state policies, utility actions, fleet leadership, and private investment are the real drivers of progress. NEVCI’s role is to amplify success stories, secure regulatory support, and provide the policy certainty that fosters lasting investment and deployment.
A clean transportation future is no longer a distant vision, it’s within reach. By working together and building on today’s momentum, NEVCI and its partners are making sure that future arrives faster, cleaner, and more equitably for all.
Forth Roadmap 2025, Premier Electric Transportation Conference, October 14-16, Detroit, MI
The Forth Roadmap Conference, taking place October 14–16, 2025 in Detroit, is the nation’s leading electric transportation event, bringing together policymakers, automakers, utilities, fleet operators, and innovators to shape the future of mobility. As the industry races to meet ambitious electrification and climate goals, Roadmap provides a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving around the deployment of EVs and charging infrastructure. Sessions highlight advances in technology, financing, workforce development, and policy, with a special emphasis on practical solutions that drive both equity and scale.
From energization challenges and state-level policy breakthroughs to utility strategies and manufacturing growth, Roadmap 2025 will showcase how collaboration across sectors can unlock innovation and investment. As the transition to clean transportation accelerates, the Roadmap Conference continues to serve as a central meeting point for leaders shaping an electrified, sustainable future. Highly recommended by EVinfo.net. Sign up today!
