April 9, 2026

Fleet operators are beginning to explore how bidirectional EVs can send power back to the grid or buildings, unlocking new revenue and cost-savings opportunities. But these vehicles are first and foremost working assets, and fleet owners need a clear understanding of how these grid services affect battery health over time. In this technical seminar, leading battery researcher and former Magna battery expert Soeren Striepe will take you through the latest data on battery degradation under different EV charging and discharging scenarios. Attendees will learn which strategies accelerate wear, which help preserve battery life and how fleets can participate in vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-building programs while protecting long-term asset performance.

In this joint session, Element and Driivz will share how they deployed a unified platform to manage EV charging across customer fleet depots with diverse vehicle types, duty cycles and operational requirements. Learn practical strategies for integrating charging with mission-critical fleet and energy systems and improving charging reliability and efficiency. See how smart energy management addresses the complex challenge of grid-constrained facilities. Attendees will leave with actionable insights for designing and operating depot charging that scales with your fleet’s needs.

Many fleets are still treating their electric vehicles with kid gloves – assigning them to the easiest routes, keeping state-of-charge high and putting vehicles in low-demand roles. The result: vehicles that appear costly on paper simply because they’re being used too conservatively. Using real-world data, Geotab will show how underutilization skews total cost of ownership (TCO) and masks the true capability of electric fleets. The session will highlight top-performing fleets and the best practices that optimize return on investment (ROI) and make EVs work hard for their money.