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The Fleet Event of the Year Expands with an All New EV Test Track – The Ride & Drive Experience Return

Edison, N.J. (February 4, 2025)NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is thrilled to announce the addition of a new Indoor EV Test Track, alongside the return of the popular Ride & Drive Experience, at its 2025 Institute & Expo (I&E). Taking place April 28-30, 2025, in Long Beach, California, these unique experiences, both powered by Bobit, will provide attendees with two distinct ways to engage with the latest fleet vehicles, offering hands-on opportunities to explore electric and alternative fuel models.

“We’re excited to offer these experiences to our attendees, providing them with different ways to interact with the latest in fleet technology,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “These events give fleet professionals the chance to experience cutting-edge vehicles up close, from indoor EV ride-alongs in the Expo Hall to the dynamic outdoor test drives that showcase vehicle performance in real-world conditions.”

The Indoor EV Test Track, a brand-new feature at I&E 2025, will allow attendees to experience the latest electric vehicle models directly in the Expo Hall. This indoor track will run during Expo Hall hours on April 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and April 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., and attendees will have the opportunity to take a ride-along in the newest EVs on the market. The Indoor EV Test Track offers a unique way to explore the performance and capabilities of these vehicles without leaving the Expo Hall.

The Ride & Drive Experience returns for I&E 2025, giving attendees the chance to get behind the wheel of electric and alternative fuel vehicles in a real-world setting. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., this event allows fleet professionals to interact with the latest models and technologies, gaining hands-on experience with the vehicles that are shaping the future of fleet operations. The Ride & Drive Experience offers a chance to engage with vehicles on an outdoor course, offering a deeper understanding of their capabilities and performance.

I&E 2025 will also feature 40+ educational sessions that cover a wide range of topics, including fleet operations, sustainability, emerging technologies and much more. These sessions provide fleet professionals with valuable insights and actionable strategies to help drive success in their fleet operations. I&E attendees will enjoy access to all educational sessions, the industry’s largest Expo Hall, and numerous networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. Interested attendees can register here.

Media registration is complimentary for credentialed journalists.

Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to secure their space early to ensure prime placement in the Exhibit Hall. For more information about reserving an exhibit booth, please visit NAFA’s website. Sponsorship opportunities can be secured here. This year’s current sponsors include Fleetio, Holman, Legend, Motive, RAM, Reindeer Logistics, Samsara, US Bank Voyager and Wheels.

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About NAFA Fleet Management Association 

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year.

For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedInFacebook, and X.

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