According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the growth of partnerships and investments to lower carbon emissions from commercial vehicle fleets and to support new powertrains for such fleets is continuing in 2022. read more

MAR 14, 2022 - 6:28 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, discussion continues about how internal combustion engines will meet future emissions standards for the latter part of this decade, even as legislation accelerates the push to electrification. read more

JUN 8, 2021 - 6:43 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the Biden administration’s focus on green initiatives and infrastructure development will be good for truckers, particularly in the vocational trucks segment, and will drive demand for zero-emission commercial vehicles. read more

MAR 18, 2021 - 6:14 am

According to a report from ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the U.S. economy continues to improve despite setbacks with increased COVID-19 cases across the country. Additionally, the report noted that legislation toward zero emissions continues to grow. read more

DEC 10, 2020 - 7:21 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, economic indicators in recent months suggest the worst of the COVID-19 impact is in the rearview mirror. The report also explained the impact regulations will play on future commercial vehicle engine/powertrain demand. read more

SEP 2, 2020 - 7:01 am

Truck and tractor production volumes are forecast to fall precipitously in 2020, and with them the demand for engines, according to ACT Research and Rhein Associates. read more

JUN 3, 2020 - 6:45 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, upcoming emission regulations will benefit smaller engines. read more

MAR 17, 2020 - 6:30 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates, engines over 10L are projected to account for more than 85% of the Class 8 production between 2020 and 2024. read more

AUG 29, 2019 - 6:20 am

According to the most recent N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, Class 8 production is expected to continue growing in 2019, before an anticipated drop late in the year and into 2020. read more

MAY 31, 2019 - 6:35 am

According to ACT Research and Rhein Associates’ recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, Class 8 production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019. read more

MAR 1, 2019 - 6:35 am

Class 8 production is expected to continue its growth trend into 2019, but changes in demand for straight trucks and tractors will impact the type of diesel engines ordered, according to ACT Research. read more

DEC 4, 2018 - 6:25 am

According to an outlook from ACT Research and Rhein Associates, there has been an increase in heavy duty natural gas use from the refuse industry, which has been adding new natural gas-powered trucks in significant volume. read more

DEC 4, 2017 - 2:55 pm

As noted by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the U.S. Department of Energy said that five firms will split $18 million in grant funding to advance plug-in electric technology for cars and heavy-duty vehicles. read more

MAR 8, 2017 - 6:23 am

A report from ACT Research and Rhein Associates revealed that most of the many modifications being made by heavy duty truck manufacturers have been with revised powertrains and have included improved aerodynamics. read more

DEC 6, 2016 - 6:21 am

Diesel engines made up 98.5% of the North American Class 8 vehicle market, but this dominance may lessen by 2021, according to a new report by Americas Commercial Transportation Research and Rhein Associates. read more

JUN 22, 2016 - 7:05 am