The Virtual Island Summit is a global online conference designed to connect islanders around the world and address the unique challenges island communities face. This free event connects islanders and island enthusiasts to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions on critical island issues.

The Renewable Energy and Clean Transition track explores innovative solutions for powering islands with sustainable energy sources. Drive to Zero Europe Program Manager Ricardo Garcia Coyne will lead a CALSTART-sponsored session entitled Zero Emission Trucks and Buses in Island Contexts: Benefits, Supply, and Economics on September 11 at 5:00 PM ET (UTC-5).

Session description:

Diesel has long been inextricably linked to the movement of people and goods, which has resulted in severe environmental and health impacts for local communities, dependence on diesel imports, and price uncertainties for fleet operators. This no longer needs to be the case, and island nations around the world are demonstrating how zero-emission trucks and buses can provide the transportation services we need, while reducing operational costs and avoiding the harmful effects of diesel. In this session we will hear from some of the leaders in zero-emission truck and bus adoption in island contexts, sharing their hands-on experience to get these vehicles on the road. This session is organized as part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Island Taskforce (ZEVIT), formed by island nations committed through the Global MOU to reach 100% of new sales of trucks and buses being zero emission by 2040.

Click here to join the virtual session on September 11.