Fight Expected Over Upcoming Truck Emissions Rules

The trucking industry in the U.S. is bracing for federal regulators to soon propose new rules requiring the fuel efficiency of new trucks to increase by as much as 40% by 2027 from 2010's level. That's according to a story this week from Reuters, in which it reports that some trucking aren't necessarily opposed to tougher standards. The reason is because fuel is one of any trucking operation's greatest costs, but the real fight may lie in the smaller details of the plan. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency earlier said it will introduce "performance-based" standards, meaning truck makers can use a variety of options to hit fuel economy and emissions targets, ranging from changes in the engine all the way to putting additions on trucks and trailer bodies.

Ryder Wants to Help You Make More Money. Here’s How.

MIAMI, FL- Truck-and-equipment leasing firm Ryder System announced it is sponsoring TruckingEfficiency.org, a free, independent, online technology guide aimed to help fleet owners double their fleet efficiency.

THE DOWNLOW ON DPFs

Diesel particulate filters for 2007 engines may not be as simple as you think.

Feds back greener freight movement with greenbacks

OTTAWA -- The federal government is investing millions of dollars to help limit the emission of greenhouse gases during freight movement.

2010 timetable affirmed; now OEMs want to move on

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. -- Truck OEMs invested in SCR technology are applauding the Environmental Protection Agency for standing firm on its scheduled Jan. 1, 2010 deadline for new emission reduction rules to kick-in.

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.

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

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

’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).

LNG order kick starts port program

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations has sold 50 Kenworth LNG T800 Class 8 trucks to Southern Counties Express to meet criteria of California's Clean Trucks Program.

Carbon storage could lead to further environmental monitoring

VICTORIA -- The B.C. government is investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) research and development, which could potentially lead to further carbon management systems.

Out with the old and in with the new-ish

VANCOUVER -- Field tests in the near future will determine if a retrofit system for diesel trucks will reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

Caterpillar Hit With Lawsuits Over Truck, Bus Engines

PEORIA, IL- At least 15 lawsuits are now pending over Caterpillar's C13 and C15 engines for chronic failures of its 2007-2010 ACERT diesels, according to news reports.

Your Next Diesel: The View from 2001

What are engine makers doing to meet 2002 emissions deadlines? The view from June 2001

Vancouver port clears the air

VANCOUVER -- It's not an easy task lowering air emissions when you're dealing with three different modes of transportation, but Port Metro Vancouver has exceeded their own expectations.

Polluting trucks not welcome in B.C.

VANCOUVER -- B.C.'s AirCare On-Road (ACOR) Program is moving from an educational system to an enforcement system by introducing fines to drivers of high-polluting commercial diesel trucks.