ICLEI USA Insights & Exchange Series Electric Vehicle Adoption

Video Presentations
Written By Martín Bonzi, Sustainable Fleet Analyst (EV), Sawatch Labs

During this session, speakers shared how local governments are moving from planning to implementation by aligning policy, internal coordination, and investment strategies. The conversation explored what it takes to successfully deploy charging infrastructure, transition municipal fleets, and build confidence in electric vehicle adoption across communities.

Speakers also highlighted how strong partnerships and creative funding approaches are helping communities scale solutions, while emphasizing the importance of clear policies and cross-department collaboration to support long-term success.

Participants discussed how local governments across the United States are using practical, real-world strategies to increase electric vehicle uptake, expand infrastructure, and make the financial case for transitioning away from fossil fuel-based transportation.

Who Participated

The webinar brought together state and local government officials, community-based organizations, financial institutions and green banks, and nonprofit organizations working to advance building efficiency, decarbonization, and transportation electrification.

Featured Speakers

Facilitator
Jadon Basilevac, Senior Program Officer, ICLEI USA

Panelists

  • Martín Bonzi, Sustainable Fleet Analyst (EV), Sawatch Labs

  • Matthew Stephens-Rich, Director of Programs, Electrification Coalition

  • Jessie Lund, Senior Program Director, Transportation, NASEO

  • Tammie Bostick, Chief Executive, Utah Clean Cities Coalition / ChargeWest

  • Daniel Wilkins, Policy Analyst, Atlas Public Policy

  • Levent Akinci, Sustainability Planner, City of Nashua, NH

  • Kira Koppel, Sustainability Specialist II, Town of Eagle, CO

  • Brian McCartan, Climate Finance Advisor, ICLEI USA

This series is supported by ICLEI USA and the CGC’s Municipal Investment Fund.

Martín Bonzi, Sustainable Fleet Analyst (EV), Sawatch Labs

Sustainable Fleet Analyst (EV), Sawatch Labs

Martín Bonzi is a sustainable mobility analyst specializing in fleet electrification, data analysis, and clean energy solutions. At Sawatch Labs, he works at the forefront of electric vehicle adoption, helping fleets evaluate operational feasibility, optimize charging strategies, and implement data-driven electrification plans.

A bilingual economist with a background in project management, Martín brings a multidisciplinary approach to fleet electrification—combining economic modeling, operational analysis, and environmental impact assessment. His work spans EV suitability analysis, charging infrastructure planning, mobility program development, and renewable energy integration, including solar photovoltaic system design.

Martín is driven by a commitment to delivering solutions that create measurable economic, environmental, and societal benefits. He is particularly focused on helping organizations understand the real-world implications of electrification—ensuring that decisions are grounded in accurate data, operational realities, and long-term sustainability outcomes.

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