After attending the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in the past two years, we were of the view that the USA may catch up with Europe to become the world’s largest electric vehicle market after China. Following the 2025 edition of the ACT Expo – held between 28 April and 1 May in Anaheim, California – I now have serious doubts about how long it will take for America to overtake Europe, if it happens at all. There was a palpable shift away from electric vehicles in favour of alternatives such as natural gas, propane, and hybrid vehicles. Once the stars of the show, these options faded into the background when California’s zero emission vehicle mandate passed into law. Now, the progressive state has repealed the mandate, after the Environmental Protection Agency in January 2025 withdrew the waiver which allowed California to enforce zero emission quotas on fleets; consequently, the low-emission alternatives to diesel and electric are enjoying a revival of interest from many kinds of customer.

Automaker looks to strengthen its lead in US hydrogen fuel cell truck business.

Bollinger has struggled to make payments on its loans to various creditors, including a $10m loan from company founder Robert Bollinger, since the beginning of the year, according to a local news report.

It previously shut down its European operations in Germany. Post-restructuring, Accuride has sharpened its strategic focus exclusively on the North American wheels segment.

Jeff Campbell, Plant Manager at Elysburg, praised the achievement: “I’m incredibly proud of the hard work, resilience, and dedication this milestone represents. Our team plays a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving.”

Mell has over three decades of international financial leadership, having served in roles at TriMas, Riveron Consulting, Ernst & Young, and McKinsey.

The two companies announced they would work together to develop a 4x2 prototype heavy truck with a fuel cell driveline supplied by Symbio.

Hyliion’s founder and CEO, Thomas Healy, told show delegates that the company has exited the EV powertrain market and is now focused on the “distributed power networks of the future”, where charging operators and data centres will make their power “at the end location” rather than depending on the grid.

Following on from an agreement signed last year to develop a self-driving tractor, Kalmar and Forterra are now in the second round of tests of their jointly developed solution.

The German company used the show to present two new products: its upcoming ‘Traxon 2 Hybrid’ powertrain, making its North American market debut; and a third-generation air compressor for the global electric vehicle market.

The bus manufacturer was bought for USD52m by Rivaz Inc shortly after its former owner, REV Group, announced that it would terminate operations after fulfilling outstanding commitments to its customers.

Frigo King is of Guaramirim (SC), Brazil and specializes in equipment for carriage of perishable and sensitive cargo in refrigerated trucks.