ACT Expo Opens Early Bird Registration for 2027
The 2027 conference, set for May 17-20 in Las Vegas, covers diesel and alternative fuels, automation, and fleet safety.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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ACT Expo opened early bird registration and released its 2027 conference agenda. The event runs May 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the exhibit hall open May 18-19.
Why it matters
Fleet operators face rising fuel costs and increasingly complex vehicle technology as U.S. on-highway diesel prices reached a record weekly average of $6.53 per gallon in September 2026. The conference is designed to address those operating pressures directly.
U.S. on-highway diesel reached a record weekly average of $6.53 per gallon in September 2026. The exhibit hall is projected to feature more than 400 exhibitors and sponsors and over 200 advanced commercial vehicles.
The players
ACT Expo
ACT Expo is a trade show focused on alternative fuel and advanced commercial transportation technology, organized as an industry event for fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers.
The details
Early bird registration rates run through Dec. 11. The Ride & Drive program lets attendees operate advanced commercial vehicles to evaluate performance, handling, safety features, and driver comfort.
Timeline
September 2026: U.S. diesel prices hit a record weekly average of $6.53 per gallon.
December 11: Early bird registration rates end.
May 17-20, 2027: ACT Expo conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
May 18-19, 2027: Exhibit hall open to attendees.
Roadmap
Record diesel prices in September 2026 have pushed fleet operators to weigh alternative fuels against conventional diesel. The 2027 ACT Expo agenda reflects that shift by placing diesel and alternative fuels alongside automation and fleet safety.
Fleet managers weighing vehicle purchases can attend the Ride & Drive program to test advanced commercial vehicles before committing. Early bird pricing through Dec. 11 lowers the cost of attending the conference.
The takeaway
Fleet operators facing record diesel costs have a concrete chance to compare alternative fuel and commercial vehicle options in one venue. Registering early and attending the Ride & Drive program can help inform those decisions before the 2027 event.
What happens next
Early bird registration rates end December 11, and the conference opens May 17-20, 2027, in Las Vegas.
Further reading
Explore more on Electric Vehicles for context on how alternative fuel technology is reshaping commercial fleets.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Truck News.
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