John covers advanced auto technologies and policy as a reporter and analyst. As a Contributing Editor at Car and Driver, InsideEVs, and other outlets, he specializes in electric vehicles and the energy ecosystem around them. John edited Green Car Reports for nine years, where he published more than 12,000 articles on hybrids, electric cars, and other topics. His work appears in online, print, radio, and TV outlets that include The Verge, The Drive, Charged EVs, Wired, and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” He is the subject of the upcoming documentary A Son’s Journey: How I Became an Automotive Journalist from Hampton Films. In his off hours, he’s part of the deluded but cheerful team at the YouTube channel Tempting Fate Tours. He splits his time between the Catskill Mountains and New York City.

Roarke joined Clean Energy, the largest provider of renewable natural gas in 2022 to support the trucking industries need for alternative fuel solutions. He is responsible for the education, development and growth of the natural gas heavy duty trucking industry across the eastern and Midwest region. Roarke is focused on developing long term fueling agreements, service contacts and new public and private infrastructure to benefit the immediate need for a cost effective and sustainable fueling solution. He has served as a member of the PA and NJ Motor Trucking Association, Board Member of VA Clean Cities and is a graduate of McDaniel College.

Maaz is a Manager on the EDF+Business team at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), where he works with shippers, carriers, fleet operators, and technology companies to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transportation. His work focuses on advancing medium- and heavy-duty truck electrification through corporate engagement, market development, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. He helps companies evaluate fleet transition strategies, reduce transportation emissions, and advance supply chain decarbonization goals. Throughout his career, Maaz has advised Fortune 1000 companies on sustainability, transportation, and energy transition strategies, and brings international experience spanning North America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Marina Ivanov is the CEO and Co-Founder of Apex Transit Solutions, an asset-based transportation and logistics company operating a fleet of more than 100 trucks. She has led the company’s growth through operational excellence, strategic leadership, and customer-focused service. Marina is a recognized leader in the transportation industry, serving on the North Carolina Trucking Association Board of Directors, the Women in Manufacturing North Carolina Board, and as Advocacy Chair for NAWBO Charlotte. Her honors include the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Rising Star Award, Career Mastered Power 35, CBJ Women in Business, Women in Supply Chain Forum Rising Star, and recognition as one of the 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America. She is a frequent speaker on leadership, transportation, and supply chain innovation, advocating for workforce development and the advancement of women in the industry.

Jeffrey M. Hermann is Chairman and CEO of Hermann Services, Inc., a fourth-generation family business founded in 1927 that he has grown into an industry-leading third-party logistics organization. With over two decades of operational experience across transportation and logistics, Jeff has led the company through global disruptions, economic volatility, and rapidly evolving market dynamics. As founder and chair of Rutgers Business School’s Road to Supply Chain Leadership Program and an Executive MBA instructor, he is deeply committed to bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Through his board service with the New Jersey Motor Truck Association and his advisory role at Rutgers Business School, Jeff actively shapes the policy discussions and industry standards defining the future of logistics.

Adrian Hurgoi is the VP of Finance Operations at Herrmann Services, where he leads the company’s sustainability initiatives alongside his financial operations responsibilities. Over more than 8 years in transportation finance, including 5 years as Controller for a drayage company before joining Herrmann, he has helped secure nearly $10 million in grant funding from NJDEP and NJ ZIP to deploy five Class 8 heavy-duty EV trucks, with 12 more on order, while also spearheading on-site charging infrastructure, a shift to 100% renewable electricity, and the integration of renewable diesel across the fleet. He works closely with OEMs, utility partners like PSE&G, and state agencies including NJDEP, NJEDA, and NJBPU to advance practical, scalable decarbonization in freight transportation.