16th Annual TOSITA EV Workshop & Networking Event (Wed, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

16th Annual TOSITA EV Workshop

Join EP-ACT for our 16th annual "The Only Smoke in The Air" (TOSITA) event, where the only smoke in the air will be coming from our networking BBQ, AND NOT FROM THE TAILPIPES OF OUR DISPLAY VEHICLES!! Our educational session begins at 10:00 am-12:00 pm. There will be presentations from Charging station vendors, OEM's, funding opportunities, EP-ACT projects and more.

This year we will be showcasing off-road, construction and medium/ heavy duty EV's WE WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR VEHICLE- contact us if you have an interest!!

See the vehicles in action while enjoying our renowned TOSITA Networking BBQ!!

Agenda:

8:30 – 10:00 — Vehicle Displays; Vendor Tables; Continental Breakfast

10:00 – 10:05 — Welcome to TOSITA, Announce Rich Saxton
Tony Bandiero, Executive Director, EP-ACT

10:05 – 10:15 — Welcome Remarks CCP – Vehicle Program/Pathways
Rich Saxton, Department Chair, Transportation Technologies, CCP

10:15 – 10:30 — PhilaPort, Zero Emission Initiatives & Projects
Lindsay Young, Manager, Business Development and Planning, PhilaPort

10:30 – 10:45 — PA's EV Construction Project & NEVI Updates
Colton Brown, Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Coordinator, PennDOT

10:45 – 11:00 — PECO's EVsmart Commercial Charging Programs
Clifton Krausz, Program Manager, Strategic Programs, PECO

11:00 – 11:10 — EV Quick Charge (BREAK)

11:10 – 11:25 — Clean, Safe, Quiet: How Fleet Electrification is Saving Costs and Reducing Idling and Emissions at Work Sites
Matthew Austin, Director Business Development, Viatec

11:25 – 12:00 — Plug-In Pitches

Will Vetter — Mubea U-Mobility — E-Cargo Bikes
Tyler Slaman — Northeast Sweepers & Rentals — Electric Street Sweeper
Sim Whitehall — Orange EV — Terminal Tractor
Joe Candelmo — District Fleet — EVSE's
Tony Bandiero — Wrap-up, Next Steps

12:00 – 2:00 — Networking Luncheon/Vendor Tables

EV Construction Equipment Demonstration & Networking Day (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us at the PennDOT Cumberland County facility for presentations on electric construction equipment adoption, followed by a networking lunch and live EV equipment demonstrations. See firsthand how electric construction equipment can reduce fuel costs and emissions while learning from industry experts and connecting with peers in the field.

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

Quick details:

Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Location: PennDOT Facility, Cumberland County (40 Army Heritage Dr, Carlisle, PA 17013)
Schedule: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Presentations | 12:00–2:00 PM Networking Lunch & EV Equipment Demonstrations

EP-ACT upcoming events

16th Annual TOSITA EV Workshop & Networking Event (Wed, August 19, 2026)

EV Construction Equipment Demonstration & Networking Day (Wed, September 23, 2026)