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Topic: Talks Tech

Maintaining Momentum: Why Leading Fleets Continue to Invest in Sustainable Transportation

Fleet leaders from Penske, NFI, Siemens, and New York City joined ACT News live from Manhattan to detail where clean vehicle economics are working and where they still fall short.

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ACT News Talks Tech: Volvo’s Mehdi Ferhan on Diesel, Electric and Hydrogen Powertrains

July 17, 2026Volvo Group’s Mehdi Ferhan explains how the company is improving diesel efficiency while developing battery-electric, hydrogen, and renewable-fuel powertrains for different fleet applications.

Why Yard Operations Matter More Than Ever: A Talks Tech Interview with YMX Logistics

June 22, 2026In this ACT News Talks Tech interview, Matt Yearling of YMX Logistics explains why yard operations are often overlooked, why electric yard trucks make practical sense, and how better visibility and standardization can unlock broader supply chain value.

ACT News Talks Tech: Andy Hattersley and Erik Neandross on Fleet Strategy in a Time of Change

June 17, 2026Recorded at ACT Expo 2026, this ACT News Talks Tech conversation features Andy Hattersley of ExxonMobil and Erik Neandross of TRC on the trends, technologies, and market pressures shaping fleet strategy.

ACT News Talks Tech: BAE Systems’ Ed Frutig on Where Hybrids Are Delivering Real-World Value

May 19, 2026Frutig shares insights on hybrid fleet performance, total cost of ownership, and how fleets are using hybrid technology to navigate operational uncertainty.

ACT News Talks Tech: DTNA’s Steve Collins on Next-Gen Diesel Engines

April 13, 2026DTNA’s Steve Collins shares what EPA 2027 means for next-generation diesel engines and fleet decision-making.
Talks Tech Autonomous

ACT News Talks Tech: Lockton’s Preet Gill on the Evolving Insurance Landscape for Autonomous Vehicles

March 19, 2026Gill discusses how insurers are approaching risk, liability, and underwriting as autonomous commercial vehicles move closer to real-world deployment.
NACFE Messy Middle

ACT News Talks Tech: NACFE’s Mike Roeth on the Messy Middle

March 12, 2026In this episode of ACT News Talks Tech, NACFE’s Mike Roeth breaks down what the Run on Less: Messy Middle initiative revealed about how fleets are navigating today’s complex technology transition.
ExxonMobil Andy Hattersley

ACT News Talks Tech Live: ExxonMobil’s Hattersley on How to Support Emission Reduction Goals

August 6, 2025Hattersley discussed the core needs of the commercial transport sector and how ExxonMobil is supporting the sector achieve its emission reduction goals.

ExxonMobil

ACT News Talks Tech: BAE’s Ed Frutig on Simplifying Electrification

June 4, 2025In this edition of ACT News Talks Tech, Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock talks to Ed Frutig, Director of Business Development, Commercial Vehicles, at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems

ACT News Talks Tech: U.S. Energy’s Jerry Miller on Overcoming EV Infrastructure Challenges

February 25, 2025In this edition of ACT News Talks Tech, Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock talks to Jerry Miller, Director of Business Development at U.S. Energy.

U.S. Energy
Paper Transport

ACT News Talks Tech: Paper Transport’s Ben Schill Discusses Success of 70 Million CNG Miles

August 2, 2024Stephane Babcock discusses the move the CNG with the Paper Transport CEO and what lessons he's learned along the way.

ACT News Talks Tech: ExxonMobil’s Andy Hattersley on Moving Forward

June 19, 2024Stephane Babcock sat down with Hattersley to discuss how the company is bridging the knowledge gap around the energy transition for commercial fleets. 

ExxonMobil

ACT News Talks Tech: Castrol CEO, Safety Kleen President Collaborate on MoreCircular

June 3, 2024Director of Editorial Stephane Babcock speaks with Castrol Americas' Andreas Osbar and Safety-Kleen's Brian Weber about the recently announced MoreCircular program.

Castrol

ACT News Talks Tech: CHBC’s Katrina Fritz

March 13, 2024Katrina Fritz, President and CEO of the California Hydrogen Business Council, discussed the state of the hydrogen industry in the latest ACT News Talks Tech interview. 

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)
Penske

ACT News Talks Tech: Penske’s Paul Rosa

November 20, 2023ACT News Talks Tech host Stephane Babcock recently sat down with Penske's Paul Rosa to discuss the company's ongoing sustainability efforts and the future of trucking.

TRC