Consulting & Special Projects
Our expertise is your advantage
How Can ACT Research Help Your Business?
- Emerging Technology Forecast Reports
- Public Filing Due Diligence
- Fleet Utilization Modeling
- Custom Total Cost of Ownership
- Retainer & Ongoing Analysis
Insight & Analysis
When your challenge is more than data, but change, you need a partner who’s been there. With 40 years of guiding the industry through transformation, ACT Research drives custom consulting and special projects that turn complexity into clarity. From decarbonization modeling to fleet utilization strategies and used-truck cycles, our expertise is your advantage.
Special Project Work
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.
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.
Due Diligence
Utilize our deep understanding of the market in your public filing, acquisition, or investments.
Fleet Utilization Models
Gain insight into fleet asset performance against resulting profitability.
Total Cost of Ownership
Determine the direct and indirect costs of your vehicle technology.
"I would recommend ACT as your number 1 ‘go to’ source for industry forecast and just general knowledge…you cannot follow this industry without knowing what ACT Research is saying."
Mike Zimm
BMO Transportation Finance
Project Examples
Below are examples of ACT Research’s Consultative Project performed with various clients over the past 2 years. Do you have questions that need to be answered? Contact ACT Research today for a free, no-obligation consultation analysis to see if our companies would be a fit to work together to answer those questions.
Low Nox Standards 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.

Tortoise & Hylion Due Diligence Project
In early 2020, ACT Research worked with Tortoise and Hyliion in preparation for their IPO. ACT Research completed and shared a comprehensive TCO model which was modified for the IPO.

Nikola Due Diligence Project
In 2019, ACT Research was hired by Nikola in preparation for their IPO to provide market due diligence and understanding.