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Q&A with Volvo’s Powertrain Chief on D13, EPA 2027 and more

May 14, 2026Mehdi Ferhan said optimizing old technology was a challenge but ultimately the right solution for Volvo to satisfy new NOx regulations. And he says he has never been bored a single day in his career as an engineer.

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How Fleets are Navigating New Technology and Increased Uncertainty

May 14, 2026At this year’s ACT Expo, a panel of fleet leaders dug into a familiar but still evolving challenge: how to make long-term technology investments while operating in a market that rarely feels stable.

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Truck Makers Navigate Era of Rapid Change

May 14, 2026Heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers have long been accustomed to the ups and downs of the highly cyclical commercial vehicle market, but in recent years they’ve also been contending with an elevated level of uncertainty and change.

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Clean Tech Hits Its Stride as Freight Faces a Defining Moment

May 14, 2026ACT Expo 2026 signals a shift from experimentation to execution across fleets, fuels, and automation.

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ACT Expo 2026 highlights hydrogen, EV trucks, and fleet charging technologies

May 14, 2026OEMs and suppliers at ACT Expo highlight hydrogen, electrification and charging solutions as fleets plan next-gen operations.

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California Adds $1 Billion in Electric Truck Rebates Through 2030

May 14, 2026California has opened a new electric truck rebate program that will provide up to $120,000 toward eligible medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Leading clean fleets recognized at ACT Expo

May 14, 2026The 2026 ACT Expo Fleet Awards recognized fleets and organizations that are scaling clean transportation technologies across real-world operations, with winners spanning logistics, municipal fleets, drayage, yard operations, and digital fleet management.

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Horizon Motor Lineup Qualifies for California Clean Truck Incentives

May 13, 2026Horizon Motor’s full Class 3 through Class 8 electric commercial truck lineup has been approved for California’s HVIP program, giving eligible customers access to state purchase vouchers.

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Ford Enters Battery Energy Storage Market

May 11, 2026Ford Energy will focus on battery energy storage systems for large-scale customers and future residential energy storage solutions.

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EPEQ® Electrified Power Equipment®: Proven for Hard‑to‑Electrify Applications

May 11, 2026EPEQ Electrified Power Equipment has proven battery-powered systems can perform in demanding mining environments while helping fleets reduce fuel use, maintenance needs, and operating costs.

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EV Market Enters Its Next Phase as Fleets Prioritize Economics Over Mandates

May 8, 2026At ACT Expo, fleet, battery, charging and vehicle leaders said commercial EV adoption is shifting from policy-driven early deployment to a more disciplined phase focused on total cost of ownership, infrastructure efficiency, vehicle utilization and energy resilience.

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WattEV Plans Major Tesla Semi Rollout for California Freight Corridors

May 7, 2026WattEV’s 370-truck Tesla Semi deployment pairs electric freight vehicles with megawatt charging infrastructure to connect Northern and Central California freight corridors.

Rivian CEO Says Connected, Electric Commercial Vehicles Are Already Penciling Out

May 7, 2026During an ACT Expo fireside chat, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said electric commercial vehicles are already delivering cost advantages for fleets, while connected software, AI and autonomy will define the next decade of transportation.

Autonomous Trucking Leaders Say Virtual Drivers Are Ready for Scale

May 5, 2026Autonomous trucking executives at ACT Expo 2026 said the virtual driver is moving from technical validation to commercial scale, with OEM integration, customer operations and AI-driven reliability shaping the next phase of deployment.

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ABB E-mobility Launches OM X-Series for Megawatt-Scale Fleet Charging

May 5, 2026The OM X-Series brings liquid-cooled, megawatt-scale charging architecture to high-duty-cycle fleet depots, logistics hubs and public truck charging corridors.

Mack Trucks Spotlights EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine

May 5, 2026Mack Trucks’ EPA 2027-compliant MP13 engine brings higher efficiency, stronger braking performance and expanded renewable fuel compatibility to its highway and vocational lineup.