GREENSBORO, N.C. — Upcoming Volvo Trucks with EPA’10 emissions reduction technology will include a surcharge of $9,600, the truckmaker announced.

There was never any doubt selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology Volvo and most other manufacturers are using to meet the emissions reg would cost more. But OEMs going with SCR promise the extra up-front costs will be offset by 3 to 5 percent fuel economy savings — a first since EPA ordered a three-stage emissions reduction mandate beginning in 2002.

“Our emissions reduction technology for 2010 will bring immediate benefits for the air we breathe without using emissions credits, while at the same time significantly improving fuel economy for our customers,” said Scott Kress, senior vice president, sales & marketing. “Volvo Trucks will achieve near-zero emissions of NOx with selective catalytic reduction (SCR). We have made substantial investments in research and development to accomplish these extraordinary goals.”

The surcharge will apply to new trucks built with Volvo D11, D13 and D16 engines, as well as those with the Cummins ISX.

The new technology also includes the development of advanced onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems required by the new emissions regulations.