Welcome to the 2024 UC Fleet Conference!
We’re thrilled to have you join us as we dive into the latest advancements, strategies, and best practices in fleet management. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow UC staff, share insights, and explore innovative solutions that will drive our fleet operations forward. Your expertise and enthusiasm are what make our community so vibrant, and we’re excited for the engaging discussions and collaborative spirit that will shape our time together.
Hotel Reservations
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Book Your Hotel
UCR Transportation Services has negotiated discounted rates for conference attendees at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Book your accommodations early! For additional information about the hotel, please visit https://www.missioninn.com/about.
Hotel Location Price Per Night Reservation Link Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Downtown Riverside Starting at $209.00 Book Now Deadline for Discount: Rooms must be booked by September 22nd, 2024.
Conference Agenda
We’re excited to share the agenda, designed to offer a comprehensive and engaging experience. Over the course of the event, you’ll find a dynamic mix of presentations, discussions, and activities. We encourage you to review the schedule ahead of time, and we look forward to your active participation.
Note: Please be aware that the schedule is subject to change as the conference planning develops.
A downloadable-PDF agenda is also available for offline viewing.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Meet and Greet
- Location: Mission Inn Hotel - San Diego Conference Room
- Dinner at Mission Inn
- Introductions
- Presentation on UCR’s "Take Pride in Your Ride" program
- Agenda overview, including UC Santa Cruz shop evaluation
- Discussion of updates from other UC campuses (hardships and successes)
- Funding for replacement vehicles (leasing pros and cons)
- QR code for Fleet agenda
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
7:30 AM: Vans leave the hotel (Mission Inn) for campus
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Glasgow Conference
- Welcome by Irma Henderson, Director of Transportation and Parking Services
8:30 AM: Recharge Rates and UCR Overview
- Discussion on how campuses are calculating costs on labor, parts, fuel, markups, and rental types
9:30 AM: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Presentation by Kathy Wellik (Agile Fleet)
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Presentation by General Motors
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Talk by April Renquist on EV sales and smog emissions
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Talk by Ford Representative Rick Keithley
- Duration: 15 minutes
10:45 AM: Tour of Fleet Services
- Includes a cart tour around the campus
- Vendors on display: Prestige Golf Carts, Pape Golf Carts, EV Choice, Beam Solar Charging, Paradise Chevrolet, Sunset Vans, Asset Works, Complete Coach, Model 1
Lunch in the Fleet Yard with catering
12:45 PM: Tour of the CARB Building (California Air Resources Board)
- Focus on the Clean Truck Act
- Duration: 1-2 hours
2:45 PM: Return to UCR or Hotel
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Free Time
5:30 PM: Charter departs from the hotel (Mission Inn)
- K1 Speed Racing
- 1594 E Bentley Drive Corona, CA 92879
- Signed waivers are required for those who are participating
10:00 PM: Charter departs back to the hotel (Mission Inn)
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Thursday, October 24th, 2024
7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel (San Diego Room)
- UCOP Meeting with Ryan Bell and Sustainability Team
- Topics:
- EV Fleet Integration
- Funding, WEX card, and out-of-area charging solutions
- Clean Truck Act
- EV Transit Vehicles
- UCOP (Ryan Bell/Sustainability Team)
- Open topics
If you require further details or have any questions about the 2024 UC Fleet Conference, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can email us at fleet@ucr.edu, and we’ll be happy to provide the answers you need.
