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Special Projects
You have questions about the market, let us help you find the answers
Below are examples of ACT Research’s Special Projects performed with various clients over the past two years. What questions are you working to solve?
Project Examples
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Decarbonization Reports
Understand the adoption rate of 50 unique vehicle applications across Classes 4-8 powered by BEV, FCEV, H2-ICE, NG, gasoline, propane, and hybrids over a 20-year time horizon.
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Autonomous Reports
Insights into the impact of increased efficiency on Class 8 demand, drivers, regulations and insurance, including the adoption of autonomous technology across select use cases.
![EMA Logo, Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association](https://de20kuyh79gr1.cloudfront.net/Logos/_32xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/EMA_logo.jpg)
Prebuy Analysis
In 2022, ACT Research was again contracted by the EMA to develop a comprehensive prebuy analysis to review the potential impact of the proposed emissions regulations in 2024 and 2027 outlined by the EPA.
![EMA Logo, Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association](https://de20kuyh79gr1.cloudfront.net/Logos/_32xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/EMA_logo.jpg)
Low Nox Standard Project
Starting in 2019, ACT Research was approached to help inform organizations interested in the future of emission standards. This work helped to inform the EMA, CARB, EPA, and NREL of the science and technology opportunities and challenges in question as regulatory standards are being reviewed and decided upon for the future of transportation.
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Tortoise & Hyliion Diligence Project
In early 2020, ACT Research was utilized by Tortoise and Hyliion in preparation for their IPO. ACT Research completed and shared a comprehensive TCO model, which was modified for the IPO.
![Nikola logo](https://de20kuyh79gr1.cloudfront.net/Logos/_32xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/1200px-Nikola_logo.svg.png)
Nikola Due Diligence Project
In 2019, ACT Research was hired by Nikola in preparation for their IPO to provide market due diligence and understanding.
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