The 2023 edition of ACT Expo in Anaheim featured more than 20 trucks for attendees to try out. Some had chauffeurs, others were open. The course was just under 2 miles, providing a decent opportunity to get a feel for the truck. There were more fuel cell trucks in the lineup this year than last, and a good crop of battery-electric pickup-and-delivery trucks.
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There were more than 20 trucks in the ACT Expo ride-and-drive.
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Hyliion’s ERX natural gas powered range extender tractor boasts a range of up to 1,000 miles and up to 75 emissions-free miles on batteries alone.
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International’s eMV Series Class 6 truck offers batteries up to 210kWh, a 335-hp motor, and an estimated range of 135 miles.
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The Class 5-6 W56 from Workhorse offers 1,000+ cubic feet of cargo capacity, 10,000 lb. payload, and up to 150 miles from a 210-kWh battery.
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Conspicuously absent from ACT Expo, again — and every other trucking industry trade show in recent memory — was Tesla’s phantom Semi.
Nikola’s battery-electric Tre is available with an estimated range of 330 miles from a 733 kWh battery pack the company claims will charge to 80% in 90 minutes.
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The Class 5/6 K270E from Kenworth comes with two battery pack options, 141 kWh and 282 kWh for ranges of 100 and 200 miles respectively. Motor options include 355 hp and 469 hp.
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Kenworth’s first fuel cell powered Class 8 is built on the T680 platform and powered by Toyota’s Gen 2 Dual Fuel Cell Module. The company claims a range of up to 450 miles from 58.8 kgs (130 lbs) of hydrogen.
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The Class 5 Hino M5e uses SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive power system. It offers a battery capacity of 138 kWh. The company has not yet published range estimates.
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Rizon, the newest Daimler Truck brand, is offered in three models and six Class 4/5 configurations. Battery capacities range from 82 to 123 kWh, with ranges from 110 to 160 miles.
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General Motors’ BrightDrop Zevo 600 offers 600-plus cubic feet of cargo space. It’s powered by GM’s Ultium Battery Platform. The estimated range on a full charge is said to be 250 miles.
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Peterbilt’s Model 579EV has an expected range of 150 miles following a three-hour charge time. It’s powered by Meritor’s 14Xe e-axle and uses thermally controlled lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs.
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Peterbilt’s Class 6/7 220EV is designed for P&D and regional applications. It offers three battery configurations, 141-, 209-, and 282-kWh for ranges of 100, 150, or 200 miles.
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Hyundai’s Xcient 6x4 fuel cell powered tractor holds 151 pounds of compressed hydrogen gas at over 10,000 psi. It’s powered by two 121-hp fuel cell stacks for a total of 483 hp.
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Daimler Truck North America’s Class 6/7 eM2 boasts a range of up to 250 miles from a 291-kWh battery pack, or 194 miles from the smaller 194-kWh pack, all part of the Detroit ePowertrain.
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The Class 5/6 MT50e from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. features the Proterra Battery System. It fully charges in three hours and provides a range of up to 170 miles.
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Cummins is not getting into the truck building business but is using this Peterbilt 220EV chassis to promote its new Accelera brand. It’s a division of Cummins focused on reduced and zero-emissions products to power commercial vehicles.
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The X15N, 15-liter natural gas engine from Cummins was fitted into a Walmart tractor for the ride and drive demo. This was not a Daimler-engineered truck. Cummins and Walmart completed the installation in Columbus, Indiana, and drove the trucks to ACT Expo in Anaheim.
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The Gen3 8TT from BYD offers up to 200 miles when the 563-kWh LFP battery is fully charged. It’s promoted as well suited to regional haul and drayage operations.
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Lion Electric was on hand with its all-electric Class 6 Lion6 truck that is ePTO capable of powering body applications such as refrigeration units.
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