GTSE 2026 Brings Green Transportation And Clean Energy Together In Las Vegas

The Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) is entering a new phase in 2026, bringing green transportation directly into one of North America’s largest clean energy events.

GTSE 2026 will take place November 16–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of RE+ 26. The event brings together fleets, transportation professionals, policymakers, technology companies, energy providers and other stakeholders focused on the transition to cleaner transportation.

The combination of GTSE and RE+ 26 creates an important connection between transportation and the energy infrastructure required to support it. Fleet electrification does not happen simply by purchasing electric vehicles. Fleets also need charging infrastructure, electricity, energy storage, software, grid planning and strategies for managing energy demand.

GTSE at RE+ 26 is designed around that broader ecosystem.

Connecting Transportation And Energy

GTSE has traditionally focused on fleet modernization and green transportation, while RE+ brings together companies and professionals working across clean energy, including solar, storage and energy infrastructure.

The 2026 event will allow fleet managers to connect directly with providers of EV infrastructure, energy storage and alternative fuels. At the same time, clean energy developers can connect with the fleet operators and transportation organizations that ultimately use these technologies.

That connection is increasingly important as commercial fleets electrify.

Electric buses, delivery vans, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, utility vehicles and other fleet applications can require substantially more charging capacity than passenger vehicles. Fleet operators must consider not only vehicle range and charging speed, but also where electricity comes from, when vehicles charge and how charging infrastructure affects operations.

GTSE’s focus on these practical challenges makes the event relevant to the next stage of transportation electrification.

More Than An EV Event

Although electric vehicles are a major part of GTSE, the event covers a broader range of clean transportation technologies.

The 2026 Ride & Drive will feature electric, hydrogen and alternative-fuel vehicles, giving attendees an opportunity to experience sustainable transportation technologies directly. The event also includes vehicles using renewable diesel and propane.

The 2025 Ride & Drive lineup demonstrated the breadth of the event, featuring vehicles and equipment ranging from the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volvo VNR Electric to electric school buses, step vans, street sweepers, tractors and Class 4 through Class 8 commercial vehicles.

This fleet-oriented approach is important because transportation electrification extends far beyond consumer cars.

For many commercial operators, the economic case for electrification depends on total operating costs, vehicle utilization, fuel savings, maintenance, charging availability and route requirements. Real-world demonstrations can help fleet managers evaluate whether emerging technologies fit their specific operations.

A Focus On Infrastructure

Charging infrastructure will be another central part of GTSE at RE+ 26.

The event’s Expo Hall will showcase clean transportation technologies, alternative fuels, charging infrastructure and fleet management solutions. It will include hands-on demonstrations, interactive displays and vehicle showcases designed to connect attendees directly with technology providers.

The infrastructure component is especially important as fleets move toward larger electric vehicles.

A fleet can have capable EVs and still struggle if charging equipment is unreliable, insufficient or poorly matched to operational schedules. Depot charging, DC fast charging, mobile charging, energy storage and intelligent charging management can all play different roles depending on the fleet.

GTSE’s integration with RE+ also creates an opportunity to examine charging as part of a larger energy system rather than as an isolated transportation technology.

AI And Fleet Optimization

GTSE 2026 will also examine emerging technologies beyond hardware.

The event’s programming includes topics ranging from fleet technician training and infrastructure deployment to AI-enabled fleet optimization.

Software and data are becoming increasingly important as fleets become more complex. Fleet operators can use digital tools to monitor vehicles, manage charging, optimize routes, track energy consumption and improve utilization.

For electric fleets, these capabilities can become particularly valuable because charging and vehicle operations are closely connected. Software can help determine when vehicles should charge, how much energy they need and how charging fits into daily fleet schedules.

A Growing Industry Event

GTSE describes itself as the West Coast’s premier fleet modernization and green transportation event. The organization reported more than 1,000 attendee registrations in 2025 and more than 60 industry booths.

For 2026, the GTSE Expo Hall is expected to feature more than 35 vehicles and pieces of equipment and more than 60 industry booths, with more than 1,000 potential future customers identified by the event organizers.

The merger with RE+ gives GTSE an even broader platform.

Transportation and energy are becoming increasingly interconnected. EV charging affects electricity demand. Fleet electrification can influence grid planning. Energy storage can support charging infrastructure. Renewable generation can provide cleaner electricity for transportation. Software can connect these systems and help operators manage them more efficiently.

That convergence is ultimately what makes GTSE 2026 significant.

The future of transportation will not be determined by vehicles alone. It will depend on the infrastructure, energy systems, software, policies and businesses that allow those vehicles to operate effectively.

By bringing fleet operators and clean energy companies together in Las Vegas, GTSE at RE+ 26 is creating a forum where those connections can happen in one place.

For anyone involved in commercial EVs, charging infrastructure, fleet modernization or clean transportation, GTSE 2026 offers a look at the technologies and strategies shaping the next phase of the transition.

Source: Green Transportation Summit & Expo