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.

Dirty Secrets: Carriers call for emissions crackdown

TORONTO, Ont. -- Clean air comes at a cost, and it involves the emissions-related changes to exhaust systems and engines, sometimes introducing added maintenance costs and reduced fuel economy in the process. That’s led to one of the trucking industry’s worst-kept dirty secrets. Many truck owners are reprogramming electronic control modules to bypass SCR (selective catalytic reduction) systems, which reduce unwanted NOx by introducing diesel exhaust fluid to the combustion process.

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.

SCR consensus strengthens, but supply questions linger: Analyst

NEW YORK -- There's now little doubt that the vast majority of engine manufacturers are gearing up for selective catalyst reduction (SCR) as the solution to meet the most stringent round of emission controls yet.

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

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

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

MATS: Volvo eliminates active regeneration in 0-10 trucks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Volvo says its ability to eliminate active regenerations in 2010 engines "tips the scales" of the engine emmessions debate back SCR's way.

MATS: Mack provides real-world SCR testing updates

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Extensive field-testing on Mack Trucks' selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology for the next round of emissions standards has the 2010 engines performing very well in customer test fleets.

Engine makers find solidarity in SCR

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Not only will SCR technology provide engine makers with an option to meet stringent U.S. EPA rules in 2010, it also gives them an opportunity to finally agree on something.

Volvo ready to roll

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks North America is now accepting orders for new EPA 2010-compliant trucks, with delivery starting later this year.

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.

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.

Alberta ag company joining DEF ranks

CALGARY -- Agrium Inc. has entered into an agreement to supply diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) grade prilled urea for the production of DEF with Old World Industries.