Marcos Alvarez

Marcos Alvarez is a seasoned professional in the automotive and engineering sectors, currently serving as a Heavy-Duty Truck Powertrain Alternative Fuels Maintenance Research Intern at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) since February 2025. In addition to this role, Alvarez has been a Research And Development Engineer II at the University of California, Riverside, specializing in emissions and fuels research since January 2022, and owns Hybrid Veteran Vehicle Services, providing mobile mechanic services. Previous experience includes working as a Mobile and Shop Service Technician at Tesla and as an Electric Boiler/Steam Generator Technician at Mr. Steam. Alvarez's career began in the US Army, where service included roles as a Team Leader and Technical Inspector. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of California, Riverside, an AS in Electric Vehicles and Fuel Cell Technology from Rio Hondo College, a BA in English Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and an AA in Humanities from Pasadena City College.