Breaking Barriers Collaborative

Does this describe you? 🚚 Own or operate a medium- and heavy-duty fleet in Washington 🚚 Ready to cut operating costs 🚚 EV curious or starting to transition to electric, but need guidance and a clear action plan to shape the road ahead Our MHD Fleet Electrification Accelerator is designed for fleet operators like you. Whether just beginning to explore electrification or already operating a few EVs, our tailored plans provide actionable steps to move your fleet forward If you’re looking to take your EV adoption to the next level, join our next virtual informational session, where you can learn more about eligibility, program details, and much more: https://lnkd.in/g3Stqtkp

Last week, Program Manager Steven Alaman represented Breaking Barriers Collaborative at the Future of Electric Freight Networking Breakfast and the launch of the Electrifying Drayage Alliance. Here are some highlights: ⬇️ ⭐ Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins and Steve Nicholas of The Northwest Seaport Alliance opened the morning. Steve summed up the energy in the room: “It is very exciting to see that so many people are willing to come out on a Friday morning to talk about electrifying drayage trucks!” ⭐ Sally Fouts (Zwartjes), Director of The Climate Pledge at Amazon, moderated a panel with Al Barner, CTP (Zeem Solutions), Adam Osborn, CSCP (Einride), and Nico De Golia (Microsoft) on what it will take to make electric freight a reality. A huge thanks to Daniel Salter and the Electrifying Drayage Alliance for hosting, and for your work decarbonizing port operations. Ready to electrify your drayage or medium- and heavy-duty fleet? Our next Fleet Electrification Accelerator cohort is built for you: https://lnkd.in/gFSsy2ic

The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) helps commercial fleets save money when they transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. But funding is limited, and bringing zero-emission technology into your fleet can be daunting. The Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator from Breaking Barriers Collaborative helps you build an actionable electrification plan to leverage the full cost-savings EVs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gexCDUdQ Catalyst Mobility™ Washington State Department of Transportation

Seattle City Light and Seattle Department of Transportation's curbside charging program expands, with up to 200 new on-street EV chargers to be installed by 2030. With the city setting a target to reduce transport emissions by 83% by 2030, ensuring more residents can make the switch to an EV which they are readily able to charge will play a crucial part in achieving this reduction. Read more, below 👇 #ElectricVehicles | #EVCharging | #PublicCharging | #Automotive

Earlier this month, our team gathered in Portland for a retreat to look ahead, dig into strategy, and plan for the coming year—with our newest team member, Alumni Program Manager Indra Budiman! We also enjoyed connecting with many of our alumni at the annual Climate Solutions Portland Reception. Catching up with the people who bring this work to life was a meaningful way to round out our time together, and a reminder of the community at the heart of BBC. We’re heading into the coming year energized, connected, and excited for what’s ahead!

When Central City Concern first joined our Fleet Electrification Accelerator, they knew they wanted to transition their fleet, but weren’t sure where to start. Over the past three years, they’ve put in the work to become one of Portland’s fleet electrification leaders, with: 💡10% of their fleet electrified 💡26 charging stations 💡Bottom-line savings over $1,000 every month in fuel and electricity The best part? They're just getting started. Learn more about Central City Concern’s journey towards electrification today:  https://lnkd.in/gV5pfHnF

More than 4,500 medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks were ordered in September — the largest monthly total of 2026 so far. The big news ➡️ Catalyst Mobility™ and Smart Freight Centre’s ZET SCALE alliance ordered 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks for shippers including PepsiCo and Microsoft. It’s the largest U.S. order to date and will nearly double the nation’s electric Class 8 fleet. Also in September: 🔹 FedEx ordered 2,000 electric delivery trucks from Harbinger 🔹 IMC Logistics is adding 50 Tesla Semis to its California fleet 🔹 Google will deploy 25 Tesla Semis on a Houston–Dallas electric corridor Read the full round-up: https://www.edf.org/Zu3g And track announcements in real time with EDF’s Electric Fleet Deployment & Commitment List 🔗 https://www.edf.org/Zu3Y

Next Saturday, Oct 17, we're teaming up with Tabor 100 for a low-pressure information session and Ride & Drive featuring the Small Business EV Launchpad. 🚀 The program helps small BIPOC-owned businesses in Puget Sound Energy’s electric-service area transition to electric vehicles through expert guidance and a funded award toward an EV purchase. Come learn about the program, see whether it’s right for your business, and get behind the wheel! 📍Tabor100, Tukwila 📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–2:00 p.m. Register: https://luma.com/qc1iuo9z

Next Saturday, Oct 17, we're teaming up with Tabor 100 for a low-pressure information session and Ride & Drive featuring the Small Business EV Launchpad. 🚀 The program helps small BIPOC-owned businesses in Puget Sound Energy’s electric-service area transition to electric vehicles through expert guidance and a funded award toward an EV purchase. Come learn about the program, see whether it’s right for your business, and get behind the wheel! 📍Tabor100, Tukwila 📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12:30–2:00 p.m. Register: https://luma.com/qc1iuo9z