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Hino Trucks Rolls Out a New Battery-Electric Medium-Duty Platform
Hino Trucks used ACT Expo’s opening day to introduce the Le Series, a new battery-electric vehicle line available in two gross vehicle weight configurations: 25,950 pounds and 33,000 pounds. The truck is powered by Accelera’s Integrated e-Axle, delivering 260 kilowatts — or 348 horsepower — of peak power through an integrated two-speed automatic transmission. Programmable regenerative braking and improved weight distribution are among the performance features Hino highlighted. The Le Series also comes standard with automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning systems. Production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
Honda Prepares a Swappable Battery for U.S. Business Customers
Honda arrived at ACT Expo with two distinct announcements. Beginning in June, the company will offer its Mobile Power Pack e: — a swappable battery system — for U.S. business-to-business product integrations, opening the technology to third-party applications as well as Honda’s own. The portable battery is designed to address the charging time, range, and cost constraints that have complicated EV adoption in commercial and last-mile applications.
On the hydrogen side, Honda showcased its fuel cell module co-developed with General Motors, which it says has doubled durability and cut cost by two-thirds compared with its predecessor. A successor module in development targets halved production cost, doubled durability, and tripled volumetric power density — metrics that, if achieved, would substantially change the economics of hydrogen for commercial fleets.
Also on the Honda floor: the Fastport eQuad, a pedal-assist delivery vehicle designed for bicycle lanes, which has already been adopted by Bird and Spin for university campus operations.
PHINIA Debuts the First Street-Legal Hydrogen Combustion Van
PHINIA (NYSE: PHIN), the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based fuel and electrical systems supplier, brought what may be the show’s most technically distinctive vehicle: the first homologated hydrogen internal combustion engine light commercial van certified for on-road use in North America. Developed in collaboration with Aramco and engineered to meet Euro 7 emissions standards, the vehicle is designed to deliver up to a 99 percent reduction in tailpipe CO2 emissions while maintaining torque and power performance comparable to conventional diesel systems.
The significance of the debut extends beyond the vehicle itself. PHINIA’s hydrogen combustion approach — burning hydrogen in a modified internal combustion engine rather than converting it to electricity through a fuel cell — offers fleets a potentially lower-cost path to hydrogen adoption, one that can leverage existing engine manufacturing infrastructure with relatively few modifications.
Westport Brings a High-Pressure CNG System to North America for the First Time
Westport is staging the first North American demonstration of its next-generation compressed natural gas fuel storage and delivery system, mounted on a Volvo VNL 300 heavy-duty truck. The vehicle produces 500 horsepower and 1,850 pound-feet of torque, with fuel efficiency the company says is closely comparable to diesel-powered counterparts. The technology operates through Cespira, a joint venture established by Westport and Volvo Group roughly 18 months ago, and is already sold commercially across more than 30 countries with more than 10,000 trucks running the system globally on liquefied natural gas.
“Showcasing our next-generation high-pressure CNG system at ACT Expo marks a defining milestone for the future of clean transportation,” said Dan Sceli, chief executive of Westport.
Ryder System To Showcase Electrification And Automation Strategies At ACT Expo
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) has announced its participation in the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, focusing on the commercial scaling of next-generation logistics and vehicle technologies. The company will highlight its RyderElectric+ platform, an end-to-end electrification solution encompassing vehicle selection, charging infrastructure, and advanced telematics. Central to the exhibition is the integration of zero-emission hardware, such as the Orange EV eTRIEVER electric yard tractor, into existing fleet workflows to mitigate the complexity and operational risk of energy transitions.
Executive sessions will address critical bottlenecks in the deployment of autonomous and electric commercial vehicles. Key discussions will feature real-world automation in yard and on-road environments, the technical and infrastructure factors driving EV adoption in delivery fleets, and the operational constraints of urban last-mile logistics. By prioritizing turnkey, data-driven solutions, Ryder aims to demonstrate a practical framework for transitioning from pilot programs to scalable, emission-reduction deployments across light-duty and regional transport sectors.
New Eagle Launches OpenECU NX3 At ACT Expo
New Eagle has debuted the OpenECU NX3, a consolidated control platform designed to streamline electrified vehicle architectures. The system represents the industry first single-controller solution to integrate Megawatt Charging System and Combined Charging System protocols alongside full vehicle supervisory control. By merging charging management with powertrain and auxiliary functions, the NX3 eliminates multi-controller redundancy, reducing wiring overhead and potential failure points in commercial EV deployments.
The platform leverages engineering synergies from the Pi Innovo acquisition and integrates with the Raptor toolchain for model-based development. Designed for production-ready scalability, the hardware meets ASIL-D functional safety standards and ISO 21434 cybersecurity requirements. This next-generation ECU supports dual-inlet charging control and flexible C-code workflows, targeting OEMs looking to minimize integration risk while transitioning from prototype to high-volume production for clean fuel and hybrid programs.
BorgWarner To Debut Modular Electrification Solutions At ACT Expo 2026
BorgWarner confirmed its participation in the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2026, scheduled for May 4–7 in Las Vegas, where it will present a suite of commercial vehicle technologies centered on productivity and uptime. The exhibition focuses on the integration of high-voltage power electronics and energy storage systems designed for heavy-duty electrification. Central to the display is the iM-575 Integrated Inverter-Motor Drive Module, which pairs a HVH320-216 hairpin motor with a Cascadia Motion 350 SiC inverter, utilizing the proprietary Viper silicon carbide power module to streamline OEM development cycles for electric platforms.
The company’s portfolio expansion includes modular NMC and LFP battery systems alongside advanced thermal management architectures. Key hardware components such as intercell eCoolers and high-voltage eFans are engineered to regulate operating temperatures, directly impacting fuel economy and emission reduction targets. This technological roadmap emphasizes a transition toward software-defined power electronics and robust energy storage modules capable of meeting the rigorous duty cycles required by the commercial transport sector.
Vontier To Present Unified Multi-Energy Fleet Platform At ACT Expo 2026
Vontier Corporation announced its participation in the ACT Expo 2026, where it will demonstrate an integrated ecosystem of hardware and software solutions from subsidiaries ANGI Energy, Gasboy, Driivz, and Teletrac Navman. The exhibition focuses on a multi-energy strategy designed to provide commercial fleets with operational clarity across CNG, RNG, and electric vehicle infrastructures. Central to the display is the ANGI Energy Portal for real-time monitoring of compression systems and the Driivz InSite for Fleets platform, which optimizes EV charging schedules to reduce peak energy costs and ensure depot readiness.
The platform further integrates Gasboy’s fuel management systems and EKOS software to automate inventory reporting and prevent fraudulent fueling through vehicle identification technologies. Complementing the hardware, Teletrac Navman will showcase video telematics and GPS tracking to enhance driver safety and provide sustainability analytics. By consolidating these disparate energy and data streams into a single architectural framework, Vontier aims to streamline the energy transition for heavy-duty operators while maintaining high uptime and safety standards.
New Eagle Consolidates Raptor And OpenECU Platforms For ACT Expo 2026
New Eagle announced it will debut a unified embedded control portfolio at ACT Expo 2026, marking its first major appearance since the acquisition of Pi Innovo. The company aims to mitigate development bottlenecks caused by fragmented architectures by integrating Raptor software with OpenECU hardware into a single, production-ready environment. The showcase features over 30 products, including the John Deere VPU2 platform, which incorporates ADAS and edge computing capabilities into a centralized vehicle processing unit for electrified and autonomous applications.
The unified platform strategy targets Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs seeking accelerated time-to-market for complex driveline and alternative fuel systems. By aligning with partners such as Bosch, ETAS, and Helix, New Eagle is positioning its model-based design tools as a scalable solution for end-to-end vehicle integration. The exhibition underscores a shift toward standardized, intelligent control systems capable of managing the high-density data and real-time processing requirements of next-generation commercial vehicle architectures.
Toyota Hydrogen Solutions Achieves Key Certifications For Commercial Fuel Cell Units
Toyota Hydrogen Solutions announced its stationary fuel cells earned ANSI/CSA FC 1 and ANSI/CSA FC 6 certifications, validating safety and compliance standards for power generator applications. The certifications reduce barriers to adoption for hydrogen-based systems intended to augment electricity grids and support critical infrastructure such as hospitals and disaster response sites.
The fuel cell units utilize an electrochemical process to generate electricity with zero carbon emissions at the point of use, producing only water vapor and reduced noise compared to internal combustion generators. These technical milestones facilitate broader deployment in stationary power, commercial trucking, and port equipment sectors.
Toyota is collaborating with Rehlko to integrate these fuel cells into 1 MW generators, targeting organizations seeking carbon reduction and peak shaving capabilities. The company will showcase a stationary power generator at the ACT Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting its transition from automotive applications to industrial energy resilience solutions.
A Show That Has Outgrown Its Clean-Fuel Origins
ACT Expo began as a forum for alternative-fuel fleet operators and has evolved into something considerably broader. This year’s agenda places artificial intelligence, autonomy, and software-defined vehicle platforms alongside the traditional showcase of electric, hydrogen, and renewable-fuel trucks. Sessions on AI-powered fleet management, autonomous freight operations — featuring leaders from PlusAI, Aurora, Kodiak, and Waabi — and connected vehicle infrastructure reflect an industry increasingly convinced that the next competitive advantage in trucking will be digital as much as mechanical.
The expo hall runs through Wednesday, May 6, with the conference continuing through Thursday. More product announcements are expected throughout the week.