This October 2026 issue of The Transmission features articles on Caltrans' first Level 3 charging station groundbreaking, the first all-electric cone truck built by DOE, a Rivian fleet update, and a spotlight on the NAFA CAFM program graduates. Includes quick tips and shop tour highlights.
The DOE Transmission is the internal newsletter of the California Department of Transportation Division of Equipment, published in October 2026. It is intended for Caltrans staff and fleet management professionals.
The issue opens with a history feature on the Detroit Electric car, an early electric vehicle produced from 1907 to 1939, and notes that Caltrans has logged 27,747,256 electric miles since launching its EV program.
A section on Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure covers the groundbreaking of Caltrans' first Level 3 DCFC charging station at District 5, expected to be operational by November 1, 2026, with a second project starting at District 10.
The Electric Cone Truck article describes DOE's design and manufacture of the first all-electric cone truck, with eight units deployed, a 185-mile range, and a 158kWh battery. The Rivian Run Down reports 1,759 ZEVs deployed as of July 2026, including 1,725 BEVs and 34 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, with purchase discounts negotiated.
A spotlight on the NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager program announces the graduation of 13 professionals from the first cohort and the launch of a second cohort. Inside the Shop notes that over 180 guests have toured the HQ shop since January, and a quick tips section references an OnRamp one-stop shop.