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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2022

New Video Series for Truck Dealers and Upfitters

Mitsubishi HC Capital America and ACT Research recently partnered on a four-part weekly video series, “A Conversation with ACT Research.”

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2020

Medium-Duty Order Demand Holds Strong

Owing to its broader base of applications and vocational niches, medium-duty demand held up relatively well on an absolute basis in April when compared to their bigger [Class 8] brethren.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Medium Duty Orders Rise in June, Class 8 Above 40K

Preliminary orders of Class 4-8 trucks increased in June, with Class 8 trucks crossing the 40,000-unit level for the fourth time in six months and medium-duty orders increasing to 26,400 units in a month that's typically weak for Class 5-7 vehicles, according to ACT Research.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2017

Medium-Duty Builds Slowed in August

Manufacturers of medium-duty trucks lowered production levels in August amid a projected slow down heading toward the end of the year, according to an update from ACT Research.

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NewsMarch 7, 2017

Federal Grants Fund Green Tech Despite Uncertain Future

While U.S. Department of Energy grants are still funding electric vehicle and alternative fuel technologies, it is uncertain how the Trump administration could affect this funding in the future.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2017

Medium Duty Orders Reach 11-Month High

Orders for Classes 5 to 7 vehicles increased 32% in January compared to the same month a year ago, amid an overall increase in truck orders that rebounded from a slower 2016, according to preliminary data from ACT Research.

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NewsDecember 27, 2016

ACT Research Doubles Down on Natural Gas Analysis

Based on recent analysis, ACT Research believes that the natural gas and alternative fuel industries in the U.S. are “alive and kicking,” and suggests that fleets should consider which solution best fits their needs.

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NewsNovember 8, 2016

Medium-Duty Orders Fall 10% in October

Orders of classes 5 to 7 vehicles declined 10% in October, while heavy duty orders were flat, according to ACT Research.

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NewsAugust 19, 2016

Medium-Duty Orders 'Steady As She Goes' in July

Orders of medium-duty vehicles in Classes 5-7 increased 1% to 15,344 in July, while Class 8 orders declined 58% to 10,358, according to ACT Research.

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NewsMay 10, 2016

Medium-Duty Orders Remain Strong

Orders of medium-duty vehicles remained strong in April, even though they fell 10% from a March peak and came in 12% higher than a year ago, according to ACT Research.

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