Euro SCR supplier expects to grow in NA market

BRIGHTON, Mich.-- With most North American truckmakers ready to roll out SCR technology in upcoming 2010 heavy trucks, a leading German manufacturer of commercial-vehicle exhaust aftertreatment systems is scheduled to begin production later this year in Brighton, Mich.

FedEx delivers on hybrid growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- FedEx has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet, which are the first standard FedEx delivery trucks converted to hybrid-electric systems.

HD engine will be 8Gs more, says Navistar

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar has announced that the price tags on upcoming 2010- MaxxForce advanced EGR engines will $6,000 to $8,000 more.

Alberta refinery supply still sporadic

EDMONTON -- A fierce storm nearly two weeks ago in Edmonton cut production at two refineries in the area, and while both are now operational getting fuel supply up to normal could take some time.

Navistar keeps jabbing in 2010 engine bout

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- In the seemingly endless war of words between the EGR and SCR camps, decorum has not always been evident.

Truckers applaud anti-idle tax credits in U.S.

WASHINGTON -- A hard fought lobbying campaign for green tax credits in the U.S. has been won, and the American Trucking Associations couldn't be happier.

Detroit Diesel’s 2010 price tag 9K more

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Daimler Trucks North America says its Detroit Diesel EPA-compliant 2010 BlueTec engines and Cummins mid-range engines will rage between $6,000 and $9,000 more than current models.

Diesel to stay level in ’09 before ‘2010 hike: DOE

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Energy is predicting this year's average diesel price will settle at $2.46 a gallon, the same as last month's forecast.

Navistar OK with SCR engines – in S. America

TORONTO -- It may not believe in SCR technology as an emissions solution for North America, but Navistar is apparently going with the aftertreatment strategy on its engines in Brazil.

American program could reap rewards for Westport

VANCOUVER -- In an effort to reduce fuel consumption in transportation the U.S. Department of Energy is willing to spend $300 million, and one B.C. manufacturer is hoping to cash in.

Major DEF supplier completes certification

READING, Pa. -- Brenntag North America recently conducted a three week Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sales certification program with ten participants.

Hino names its price for 2010 engines

NOVI, Mich. -- Hino Trucks is the latest OEM to announce what the surcharge will be for upcoming EPA-mandated engines utilizing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).

NRCan announces funding for Smartway trucks

OTTAWA -- The federal government today announced a $1-million pilot initiative to encourage the use of fuel-efficient technologies for heavy-duty trucks. The initiative will partially fund successful applicants, up to $100,000, who install SmartWay-certified technologies to increase fuel efficiency.

Pilot pumps up DEF at first two service stations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pilot Travel Centers began operating the first two Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fuel island pumps in North America in preparation for serving vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) hitting the streets in 2010.

Navistar to push 13-liter in the absence of true ’10 big bore

CHICAGO -- Navistar International could very well run out of 15-liter engines before its own proprietary big bore diesel is ready, and in the meantime will try to convince heavy-duty customers next year to transition to13-liter power.