Free, Hands-On Event Offers Rare Access to Cutting-Edge Equipment
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mark your calendars for an incredible opportunity to dive into the future of clean transportation and air quality technology at the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Annual Technology Showcase. This engaging event showcases next-generation zero-emission vehicles, autonomous equipment, hydrogen technologies, and innovative air monitoring tools.
Picture this: an electric fire truck and a state-of-the-art school bus, alongside robotic landscaping equipment and even an air monitoring drone. The showcase promises to be a treasure trove of the region’s most ambitious clean air solutions, allowing attendees the unique chance to see, touch, and experience these technologies designed to enhance air quality and safeguard public health.
Among the highlights is an advanced electric fire engine from the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. Being one of the first deployed in North America, it stands as a testament to how zero-emission technology is infiltrating critical emergency response operations. This is not just about vehicles; it’s about redefining how communities address urgent needs while also committing to environmental sustainability.
What’s particularly exciting is that many of the technologies on display have been developed and validated through South Coast AQMD’s grant and incentive programs. This underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in driving the shift toward cleaner, healthier communities across the area.
Who’s Invited:
The event is a hub for a diverse audience, including local, regional, and state agency officials, industry leaders, fleet owners/operators, and other stakeholders. It’s a platform for extensive networking and collaboration among those passionate about air quality and technological advancement.
What to Expect:
This free event will feature an impressive array of clean trucks, buses, robotic equipment, street sweepers, municipal vehicles, drones, and more. Attendees will have the chance to explore these groundbreaking vehicles and equipment, view live demonstrations, and learn about funding opportunities. You won’t need to register — just show up and immerse yourself in the future of transportation.
When:
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where:
The showcase takes place at the South Coast AQMD Headquarters, located at
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765.
Visual Appeal:
Attendees can anticipate an impressive display of visuals, including:
- Electric fire engine from the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
- Electric school buses
- Zero-emission heavy-duty trucks
- Battery-electric Haaker Bike Path Sweepers and Street Sweeper
- Volterra EV Refuse Truck
- Tesla Semi-Truck
- Autonomous shuttle vehicle
- Hydrogen-powered equipment
- Robotic lawn and landscaping tools
- Live air monitoring drone demonstrations
- Mobile air monitoring laboratories
The event promises excellent opportunities for b-roll and interviews with agency leaders and technology partners, providing a rich experience for media representatives and attendees alike. For detailed information about the technologies on display, visit the South Coast AQMD Technology Showcase webpage.
To get a taste of what’s in store, check out highlights from the 2025 Technology Showcase available on YouTube. South Coast AQMD continues to be the regulatory agency committed to improving air quality across vast regions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For updates on air quality alerts, event information, and more, visit their website, download their award-winning app, or connect on social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
SOURCE SOUTH COAST AQMD