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ACT Expo 2027 Shifts Focus to Fuel Costs as Diesel Prices Squeeze Fleets

The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo is pivoting its 2027 programming toward operational economics, reflecting mounting pressure on carriers facing elevated diesel costs. The May 17-20 Las Vegas event will lead its agenda with fuel efficiency solutions spanning diesel technology, aerodynamics, vehicle right-sizing and telematics-enabled fleet management. The programming shift marks a departure from 2026's emphasis on digital innovation and clean technology, when keynote speakers included Rivian and Mack Trucks leadership. Organizers now characterize diesel pricing as fleets' top concern. Record fuel prices are driving the strategic change. Alternative powertrains—electric, hybrid, hydrogen and natural gas—remain on the program but are regrouped under a framework of matching technologies to specific applications. The show will feature more than 200 advanced commercial vehicles, broadening its scope beyond zero-emission platforms.