On Monday May 9 there will a welcome opening and introduction of “2022 Launch of State of Sustainable Fleets” report.
There will be news announcements from:
- Daimler Truck North America
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Penske Truck Leasing & Shell Recharge Solutions.
Monday: Enel X plans to announce a first-of-its-kind microgrid project that co-locates power for both EV charging and facility operations.
From Volvo’s News Release
Volvo Trucks North America is set to debut its next generation Volvo VNR Electric 6×2 tractor in its booth (#1736) during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, Volvo Trucks’ ACT Expo booth will for the first time also feature a long-haul VNL model, integrated with the Aurora Driver from Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and an ECR25 Electric excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).
“The next generation Volvo VNR Electric is in production since Q2 2022 and will be on display in our booth, delivering on the promises that we made at ACT Expo 2021 just nine months ago to lead the industry toward more sustainable transportation. Our electromobility solutions are on the road now and we continue to develop and deliver innovative technology to drive sustainable freight transport forward,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “Volvo Trucks’ booth at ACT Expo will showcase the success of our industry-leading electromobility solutions and allow attendees to see firsthand the latest technological advancements and how fleets can successfully adopt and adapt to the rapid change in the transportation industry.”
The Volvo VNR Electric model was designed as a zero-tailpipe emissions transportation solution for fleet operators supporting local and regional distribution, pickup and delivery, and food and beverage distribution. In January 2022, Volvo Trucks announced production plans for its next generation VNR Electric model with an operational range of up to 275 miles. The enhanced Volvo VNR Electric, which is now in production, comes with state-of-the-art 250kW charging capability, enabling an 80% charge in 90 minutes for the six-battery package and 60 minutes for the four-battery version.
During the Volvo Trucks press conference in its ACT Expo booth on Monday, May 9, at 5:00 p.m. PST, Voorhoeve will spotlight exciting sustainable freight transport updates, including new electromobility partnerships, customer orders, charging infrastructure advancements, and insights in autonomous transport solutions.
In addition to showcasing Volvo Trucks’ electromobility solutions, Volvo Autonomous Solutions will spotlight the progress that has been made through their partnership with Aurora to jointly develop on-highway autonomous trucks in the U.S. The Volvo Trucks booth will showcase a Volvo Autonomous Solutions VNL 760 with an integrated Aurora Driver for future hub-to-hub operations, representing an important step towards launching fully autonomous Class 8 trucks commercially in North America.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is also hosted in the booth and will showcase its ECR25 Electric compact excavator to demonstrate how battery-electric construction equipment can be a viable alternative to diesel equipment. The all-electric ECR25, part of a growing electric offering from Volvo CE, will enable fleets to reduce their carbon footprint and is anticipated to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission solutions in this segment.
On Tuesday May 10
- WattEV and the Port of Long Beach will make an announcement about a zero emissions drayage truck charging.
- Hexagon will announce clean fuel solutions.
- Blue Bird will expand it commercial products.
- US Hybrid will announce advanced fuel cell and electric powertrain conversions/integration.
- Volvo Construction will show more construction equipment for North America.
- SEA Electric will offers a new stripped chassis for last-mile deliveries.
- Mack update Class 8 Refuse vehicle.
- Shell Recharge will reveal a deal with a ride-share leader.
Power Alectronics announcement at 1:30 pm PST on Tuesday, May 10th at booth #1061 The company is a leading supplier of technology; with a range that includes solar inverters, electronic starters, variable-speed drives and converters designed for the grid connection of battery-based energy storage systems.
Tropos Motors ABLE Designs
Tropos Motors designs, builds and markets best-in-class, fully electric, compact utility vehicles, and today announces the launch of the ABLE™ NXT platform to its existing fleet of street-legal electric vehicles. The ABLE NXT will debut at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Show in Long Beach, CA, May 9-11, 2022 in the outdoor vehicle showcase.
Key features of the Tropos ABLE NXT include:
- Made in the EU, assembled in America
- 100% Electric and full charge in 2-4 hours
- Up to 190-mile range
- Up to 1,500 lbs payload on street
- Up to 33kWh lithium battery pack
- Up to 55 MPH top speed
- Ultra-high efficiency electric drivetrain that can deliver over 5 miles per kilowatt of energy
- Highly customizable and configurable
- Panasonic OneConnect™ advanced fleet telematics
“Technological advancements and strategic partnerships have allowed our team to deliver the new 100% electric ABLE NXT utility vehicle,” said John Bautista, Founder and CEO of Tropos Motors. “We have successfully transitioned from an Asian supply chain, and the ABLE NXT is now sourced in the EU. This enables us to utilize Tier-1 suppliers, resulting in the highest quality and performance commercial LSV on the market. The ABLE NXT is our next product evolution as we continue to convert to clean and efficient electric transportation and allow businesses to become more sustainable,” he continued.
The sophisticated, modular structure of the ABLE NXT allows for easy and cost-effective customization, which allows it to be utilized for many activities from last mile delivery, facility and campus maintenance, warehousing, municipality and park activities, and even as an emergency vehicle. The unique and patented Easy Swap® feature allows users to change cargo options in just 60 seconds. With only a forklift, the rapid cargo swap enables customers to be more flexible and work with preconfigured cargo boxes in last mile logistics.
The user-friendly ABLE NXT also boasts an interior designed to ensure maximum efficiency, comfort and full connectivity.
- Full heating and air conditioning
- Digital color dashboard display
- Automatic rear-view camera
- Infotainment system with GPS navigation and smartphone connectivity.
Tropos has already deployed over 1,000 ABLE ST, XT & XR light commercial electric vehicles globally and is approaching pre-orders of 1,100 units of the new ABLE NXT platform, and is continuing to accept pre-orders for the new ABLE NXT, with deliveries expected to begin in Q3 2022.
You can preview the ABLE NXT at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, CA, May 9-11, 2022 in Booth #149.
Lordstown E-Endurance Truck Endures
– Lordstown Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: RIDE), (“Lordstown Motors” or “LMC”), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market, will be in Booth #1017
The Ohio innovator is bringing the Lordstown Endurance full size all-electric pickup onsite at the ACT Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center.
“Lordstown Motors is accelerating EV adoption with our all-electric light-duty pickup truck, the Endurance, designed and built for commercial use and we are excited to show it to our fleet customers at ACT Expo,” said Edward T. Hightower, President, Lordstown Motors. “We have a unique vehicle that will offer a superior combination of handling, traction control, responsiveness and maneuverability that we are confident will be appreciated by our customers.”
Peterbilt Shows EV Models
Peterbilt Motors Company will showcase its entire lineup of production battery electric commercial vehicles during ACT Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center. Peterbilt is leading the charge in zero-emissions technology with the industry’s most complete product lineup available for order right now. The Model 579EV, Model 520EV and Model 220EV are optimized for their respective local pickup and delivery, drayage, short regional haul and refuse applications.
In addition to seeing Peterbilt’s full lineup of electric vehicles on the show floor, a Model 579EV will also be available as part of ACT Expo’s Ride & Drive program on May 10 and 11th during select times.
Peterbilt Director of Product Planning and Strategy, Andy Weiblen, will participate in the “The Current Landscape of Autonomous Commercial Vehicles” Breakout Session May 11th in Room 103 from 9:00 – 10:15am.
GreenPower Flexes it Power
ACT Expo serves as the official meeting place for transportation executives looking to gain hands-on access to the fuels, technologies and vehicles driving the future of transportation. Each year, the show features dozens of product debuts and major announcements from the leading OEMs and suppliers, and access to the most comprehensive assembly of advanced commercial vehicles and technologies.
GreenPower, located at booth #911, will showcase its zero-emission, electric powered vehicles including the BEAST, all electric school bus and EV Star product line.
- BEAST (Electric School Bus)
- The BEAST stands for battery electric automotive school transportation. It is an all-electric, zero-noise pollution school bus. It features a Monocoque chassis and has been designed from the ground up to be battery electric.
- EV Star (Side ADA)
- The EV Star is a multi-purpose, zero-emission, min-E Bus. It has a range of up to 150 miles and offers dual charging capabilities as a standard feature. The EV Star can be used for para-transit, employee shuttles, micro-transit, and vanpool service.
- EV Star Cargo
- The EV Star Cargo is a class-4 vehicle for last-mile delivery solutions with a capacity of up to 5,000 pounds and 150-mile range. The EV Star Cargo was made to be a delivery solutions vehicle and can take on the most challenging routes.
“ACT Expo brings together industry leaders and fleet operators from around the world who share the same goal, combating climate change. We are delighted to attend this year’s expo alongside our peers and colleagues and showcase our innovative zero-emission offerings for commercial fleets,” said Brendan Riley, president of GreenPower. “We look forward to sharing our mission to advance the adoption of electric vehicles for a clean transportation future.”
GreenPower will host a Ride and Drive at the conference on Tuesday, May 10 from 12 p.m – 3 p.m. PDT and on Wednesday, May 11 from 11 a.m – 2 p.m. PDT. The BEAST and EV Star will be at the ride and drive for participants to experience in person.