Ontario to unveil new truck emissions tests

TORONTO, Ont. -- Plenty has changed since Ontario first rolled out its Drive Clean emissions tests in 1999, not the least of which is the cleaner air that passes through truck exhaust stacks. The jurisdiction plans to unveil a renewed program this fall.

Navistar loses US $30.8 million judgement

JACKSON, TN -- Navistar is disputing allegations that it didn't thoroughly test MaxxForce EGR engines, in a case that saw former executive Jim Hebe testify that the company "did not test sh*t", and a jury award a truck fleet US $30.8 million in damages.

Manitoba panel tackles challenge of new tech

WINNIPEG, MB - Technology is often developed to make a process simpler, more efficient or safer, but staying up to date with the trucking industry's latest advancements can often leave carriers frustrated. As technology continues to rapidly develop, fleets have to educate themselves on new technological capabilities but also look deeper into what the technology will do for their company.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT: Cat out of the bag?

TORONTO -- It looks as though Cat has one more life in the world of heavy-duty on-highway engine production. And, apparently, that's good news for Navistar.

EXCLUSIVE: Hebe’s T.O. take on economy, engine regs, and truckers on the ropes

TORONTO -- The North American owner-operator as we know him is nearing extinction. Keep reading because that's just one of many no-nonsense industry insights offered by the outspoken former Freightliner honcho-turned-Navistar International senior VP, North American sales operations, while in Toronto last week

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.

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.

SPECIAL REPORT: Navistar pursues ammonia-based ‘SCR’ solution

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Is selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in Navistar's future? Perhaps -- although, with a twist.

Navistar Changes Lanes, Goes to SCR Technology

Navistar moves away from EGR strategy to SCR, joining its competition and beginning work on building an EPA certified engine.

SCR is On the Way

Selective catalytic reduction looks like the emissions sweepstakes winner.

Navistar Adds SCR to EGR

LISLE, IL - Navistar International has announced that it will combine its existing in-cylinder emissions technology with liquid-based aftertreatment.

’07 engines to last longer?

TORONTO -- No, we don't mean by the headline above that the engines of our present emissions standard are more durable than others, (though that would be welcome news to many cash-strapped truck operators).

Volvo initiates recall of 42,000 VN and VHD trucks

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the company will initiate a voluntary safety recall on approximately 42,000 Volvo VN and VHD model trucks manufactured from November 2002 to January 2006 and equipped with the Volvo D12D engine.

2007 ENGINE SOLUTIONS: THE VIEW FROM 2004

All the engine makers say they're ready for '07. And mostly it's technology we've seen before

Cummins says no to SCR in 2010 heavy engines

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Heavy-duty Cummins engines will not use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet 2010 nitrous-oxide emissions limits like a handful of other engine makers. Nor will they need any other form of NOx aftertreatment.