Hundreds of fleet industry professionals gathered in Detroit for the 2022 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), the largest annual conference for public fleets in the nation. The event serves as a true annual hub for public fleet professionals, offering more than a dozen educational sessions, a large and immersive exhibit hall, and a chance for fleet professionals to get a driver's seat experience learning about the latest in fleet vehicles and equipment.
Photos: GFX 2022 in the Motor City
Attendees had a chance to test drive a handful of vehicles at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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Police vehicles are lined up at the Ride and Drive event at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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People gather at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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Police vehicles are lined up for people to see their features at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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People catch up and learn about new equipment at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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A Lightning eMotors cargo van is ready to be tested on the road at the GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience.
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People stop by the Optimus Technologies table to learn about clean energy.
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A breakout group chats during the women in fleet session.
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(From left) Makela Akinwunmi, Sherri Irwin, Kathy Wellik, and Thi Dao discuss women in public fleet management at a learning and networking session.
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Jeff Carter and Shantell Guerra share the best ways newcomers can take advantage of their time at GFX.
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Kevin Devery, fleet superintendent for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, shares the industry keynote address: How to Get ‘Buy-in’ for Your Vision & Projects.
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Andy Papathanassiou, NASCAR's first ever pit crew coach, delivers the opening keynote address, sharing about his "Over the Wall" philosophy.
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Thi Dao, executive editor of Government Fleet magazine, cuts the ribbon for the exhibit hall.
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Lt. Mike McCarthy of the Michigan State Police hosts a talk in the exhibit hall to discuss vehicle testing and electric vehicles in police fleets.
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GFX attendees have an opportunity to visit with exhbitors at more than 100 booths in the exhbit hall.
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Privacy4Cars founder and CEO Andrea Amico discusses ways to improve vehicle data privacy and security in a session on the exhibit hall floor at GFX.
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Dakota County, Minnesota, fleet management leaders visit with vendors at a booth in the exhibit hall.
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Employees with Blink Charging discuss their offerings with Sarasota County Fleet Manager Justin Mullins.
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Ed Smith with Agile Fleet talks to a GFX attendee in the exhibit hall.
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GM displayed several vehicles, including police vehicles, in the exhibit hall.
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The Volvo XC40 battery-electric vehicle with police package, which debuted at GFX, is on display.
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Fleet industry leaders (l-r) Michael Webster, Craig Crowder, and Stephen Whaley discuss clean fuels in an educational session at GFX.
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