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The California Energy Transition in Heavy-Duty Transportation – Navigating Uncertain Times

The State of California is determined to lower emissions from transportation but has, over the past year, faced strong resistance from the federal government. In this seminar, we will hear from two prominent figures driving the transition to zero-emission trucking in California—Lew Fulton and Lillian Liu—about historical and current lessons on how to promote the energy transition in heavy-duty transportation under conditions of significant political uncertainty.
Fika will be served. Please note that the number of participants is limited, and registration is required.

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Overview

Open for registration

  • Date:

    Starts 25 May 2026, 12:00Ends 25 May 2026, 13:30

  • Seats available:

    50

  • Location:

    Analysen, EDIT building, staircases D, E, and F. Entrance from Rännvägen 6B. Proceed to floor 3. Room 3224, Chalmers Campus Johanneberg.

  • Language:

    English

  • Last sign up date:

    17 May 2026
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Speakers:

  • Lew Fulton, Director of the Energy Futures Program, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, University of California
  • Lillian Liu, Program Manager, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

Moderator:

  • Joel Löfving, Chalmers University of Technology
Lew Fulton, Director of the Energy Futures Program, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, University of California
Lew Fulton

Achieving Scale in Electric Truck Markets: Some Lessons from California

Speaker: Lew Fulton

California has played a leading role in creating an environment to grow electric and hydrogen truck sales (along with passenger cars), though conditions are evolving.

This talk will cover California’s strategies in recent years and what we have learned about what is needed to sustain new technology markets—cost reductions and scale. California’s position in the global e-trucking landscape in 2026, as well as considerations for charting a path forward, will also be discussed

Lilian Liu, Program Manager, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
Lilian Liu

Navigating California's Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition in an Era of Uncertainty

Speaker: Lillian Liu

California continues to lead zero-emission vehicle adoption in the United States. However, the state is currently navigating a shifting regulatory landscape and budget shortfalls.

This talk outlines the key tools sustaining this transition: state strategies, robust cross-agency coordination, a suite of vehicle and infrastructure incentives, permit-streamlining laws for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and more. It will also explore what continued progress towards California's clean transportation goals looks like amid uncertainty.

Joel Löfving
  • Doctoral Student, Maritime Environmental Science, Environmental and Energy Sciences
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