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Meet the Snowline Team at Drive Forward Expo, November 18, 2026, Fresno, CA

Snowline is addressing a major barrier to electric truck adoption: refrigerated transportation. Traditional electric refrigeration systems can require heavy external batteries or draw power from the truck’s propulsion battery, reducing payload capacity and driving range. Snowline’s patent-pending, DC-native refrigeration technology provides independent, zero-emission cooling for diesel, gasoline, and electric trucks, including new builds and retrofits.

Based on more than 8,000 hours of testing, Snowline reports up to 10 times lower energy costs, 75% less maintenance, and 50% lower total cost of ownership. The company estimates seven-year savings of $208,000 per truck compared with diesel refrigeration systems and $161,000 compared with competing electric systems.

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Its connected platform uses AI optimization, digital twins, onboard sensors, and predictive maintenance to monitor temperature, humidity, energy consumption, and equipment health. Snowline says its lighter system avoids payload compromises, eliminates refrigeration-related idling, and supports CARB and EPA requirements. See EVinfo.net’s article for more information.

Snowline is offering fleets a free operational data audit to identify potential savings and electrification opportunities.

Snowline will showcase its technology at the upcoming Drive Forward Event in Fresno California, sponsored by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Decision makers for fleets should attend and see first-hand how this self-contained unit can offer a flexible path to electrification. You can even keep your diesel truck and electrify with Snowline’s TRU as it is backwards-compatible with diesel, gas, and EV trucks, and suitable for new builds or retrofits.

Register for the event here.

Secure Your Allocation

For Fleets: H1 allocations are sold out. H2 allocations are now open. Stop paying premium diesel prices. Pre-order your Snowline units now to secure your spot in line and protect your bottom line. Pre-order here.

For Dealers: Snowline is collaborating with truck centers and upfitters in 8 states. They are prioritizing dealerships with diesel and EV capabilities that have rental and leased refrigerated fleets. Sign up today for the dealer waiting list.

For a limited time only, the company is offering a completely free, no-strings attached audit of your operational and fleet data, giving you a breakdown of your costs and potential savings. The team offers services to guide fleets through electrification and can recommend whether or not your trucks are good candidates to electrify the whole chassis or only the TRU, or both. Just mention you found out about them here on EVinfo.net.

Drive Forward Expo Brings Zero-Emission Vehicles and Equipment to Fresno on November 18

The transition to zero-emission transportation is moving beyond passenger cars, with commercial trucks, delivery vans, school buses, transit vehicles, and off-road equipment increasingly becoming part of the electric vehicle industry. The Drive Forward Expo is giving fleet operators, businesses, and industry professionals an opportunity to experience these technologies firsthand.

Scheduled for November 18, 2026, at The Big Fresno Fair in Fresno, California, the Drive Forward Expo will feature a zero-emission vehicle showcase and ride-and-drive event. Attendees can explore and test drive the latest zero-emission vehicles and equipment while connecting with manufacturers, technology providers, fleet owners, and industry experts.

The event will cover a broad range of commercial applications, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, commercial vans, off-road equipment, school and transit buses, and mobile charging and infrastructure solutions. Dedicated ride-and-drive courses will allow participants to evaluate vehicle performance rather than relying solely on manufacturer presentations or specifications.

The equipment lineup includes vehicles such as the Freightliner eCascadia, Blue Bird T3RE electric school bus, Harbinger HC Series, CASE electric construction equipment, and Aebi Schmidt eSwingo 200 electric street sweeper. The variety demonstrates how zero-emission technology is expanding into trucking, public transportation, construction, municipal services, and other commercial applications.

Education and fleet transition resources are another important part of the expo. Attendees can connect with organizations including the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Catalyst Mobility, and other industry experts to learn about funding opportunities, technical assistance, charging infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and strategies for transitioning fleets to zero-emission vehicles.

Drive Forward Expo is designed for fleet owners, trucking and logistics companies, public agencies, municipalities, policymakers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, and businesses evaluating clean transportation solutions. Registration is free, making the event an accessible opportunity to explore commercial electrification and meet the companies helping move the industry forward.

With hands-on demonstrations, manufacturer access, educational resources, and opportunities to test drive vehicles and equipment, Drive Forward Expo offers a practical look at how zero-emission transportation is becoming a reality across more sectors of the economy.

Event: November 18, 2026

Location: The Big Fresno Fair, Fresno, California

Registration: Free

Website: Drive Forward Expo