Recording of Thursday, August 27, 2026 | The smarter E South America Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 84:11 .

Electrification of Fleet Operations: Innovations, Challenges, and Planning

The electrification of worksite fleets, particularly with the EcoPTO Plus and EcoBest initiatives, aims to reduce pollution and enhance worker well-being. Significant planning is required to address challenges in expanding operations into rural areas, necessitating careful infrastructure management. An operational simulation platform has been created to model current and future fleet scenarios, assessing economic implications and optimal infrastructure needs for electric vehicles. This platform evaluates factors such as vehicle types, battery specifications, and economic feasibility, crucial for making informed electrification decisions. It has been utilized to analyze ownership costs and operational viability, particularly in high-demand areas where charging requirements can impede service. Current discussions emphasize the integration of energy management with electrification strategies, ensuring sustainable operations under diverse conditions. Furthermore, CPFL Energy's commitment to electrification, with a goal to electrify 15% of its fleet by 2030, faces hurdles with existing infrastructure and the need for strategic 'green corridors' to facilitate greater access in rural regions. Overall, while there are clear economic benefits, the transition to electric fleets involves multifaceted challenges, including infrastructure limitations, energy availability, and market constraints that require ongoing collaboration among stakeholders.

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Electric Fleets in the Real World: Where Theory Meets Operations

Fleet electrification has already moved beyond the conceptual stage and now faces the realities of day-to-day operations. Energy planning, dedicated infrastructure, modelling and simulation, logistics, charging times, operational costs, and grid integration all become critical considerations. This session brings together practical experience and applied research to understand how to turn electrification projects into viable, sustainable real-world operations.

Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Eduardo de Sousa
CEO
ELECTRIC MOBILITY
Brazil

Constitutional Perspectives on a National Plan for an Electric Bus Ecosystem and Productive Chain in Brazil

Speaker

André Fortes Chaves
Co-Founder
Lemob
Brazil

Electrification of Hydraulic Attachments: how to Decarbonize Operations with Service Trucks

Speaker

Matheus Maia
CEO
MEV Tech
Brazil

Scaling Electric Fleets in Utilities Through Smart Simulation

Speaker

Dr. Lucca Zamboni
Research & Development Director
GESEL Electric Sector Study Group / CPFL
Brazil

Integrated Energy Efficiency with Solar Storage and Electric Mobility Logistics

Speaker

Mauro Antônio dos Santos
Head of the Engineering Department
Correios
Brazil

How to Expand the Electrification of the Operational Fleet in a Technically Feasible Manner

Speaker

Luiz Felipe Openheimer
Mobility Specialist
CPFL Energia
Brazil

Q&A