ACT Expo News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Moving Hydrogen Fuel Forward Means Looking Beyond Its Colors

Hydrogen is often categorized by colors meant to indicate its emissions, but experts said getting too hung up on color could hinder the production and adoption of hydrogen-powered equipment.

May 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Alternative Fuels ‘Back on the Menu’ at ACT Expo

Speakers and exhibitors at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo illustrated a growing interest in cleaner-burning and renewable fuels for the internal combustion engine.

April 30, 2025
Business, Equipment

International Motors Job Cuts Limited to Mexico, CEO Says

International Motors does not expect any job cuts at its U.S. manufacturing facilities despite a slump in demand in the first quarter of 2025, CEO Mathias Carlbaum said April 29.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyundai Brings Xcient Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to US

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Global vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co. premiered the production version of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck for the North American market.

May 5, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks.

May 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hydrogen Likely to Be Next Fuel for Trucking, Panelists Say

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hydrogen fuel cells are being adopted in transit fleets, and trucking is poised to be the second mover with the fuel — and ultimately see a price at production comparable to diesel, experts said at ACT Expo.

May 17, 2022
Business, Technology

Early Adopters Urge Carriers Not to Delay on Electric Trucks

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Companies considering transitioning to electric trucking need to start now rather than continuously research the process or wait for a wider selection of vehicles from truck builders.

May 16, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Blue Bird to Add Classes 5-6 Commercial Vehicle Chassis

Blue Bird Corp. announced it is building on its nearly century-long expertise of school bus manufacturing to expand its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market.

May 16, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

More Steps Needed to Reach Zero-Emission Future, Executives Say

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Top executives at some of the largest companies in trucking said many factors must come together before the industry can fully advance toward a zero-emission future.

May 12, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Developers Take Varied Paths to Autonomous Trucking

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Autonomous trucking is branching into multiple approaches and each has a different route to commercialization.

May 12, 2022