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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 26, 2020

Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Saves Fuel, Reduces NOx

Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 6, 2020

EPA Truck NOx Pre-Rule Faces Bumpy Ride

The EPA is looking to establish more stringent heavy-duty diesel truck emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and other pollutants. The exact rule may well hinge on public comments— and the agency may be deluged by them, both pro and con, given the early reaction.

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Newsby David CullenJanuary 4, 2019

Volvo Trucks Setting Aside $780 Million to Deal with Diesel Emissions Issue

Sweden’s Volvo Group will set aside $780 million to cover estimated costs to address a faulty emissions control component used in diesel engines sold in certain markets, including North America and Europe.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

Report: Trucking Could be a Zero Emissions Industry by 2050

A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission shows that reaching net-zero carbon emissions from heavy industry and heavy-duty transport can be done through ambitious policy, accelerated innovation, and investment, with minimal cost to the global economy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2018

CARB Approves Tool to Track Emissions on Trucks

The California Air Resources Board has adopted a new emissions tracking program that would help regulators identify vehicles with excess smog-related and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Newsby David CullenNovember 13, 2018

EPA Aims to Cut NOx Emissions from Heavy-Duty Trucks

Seemingly acting out of character, the Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 13 announced it will launch a rulemaking to further cut the emission of nitrogen oxide from diesel-powered heavy-duty trucks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2018

Cummins Technology Suite Aims to Lower Diesel Emissions

Cummins showed off an emissions reduction concept that promises drastic reductions to NOx and particulate matter emissions in future diesel engines.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 21, 2016

EMA to Work with EPA on Proposed Diesel NOx Rule for 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will begin work on a new proposed rule aimed at setting lower standards for NOx diesel emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines beginning in model year 2024.

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Newsby Tom BergNovember 23, 2016

Clean Air Plan Encourages Cleaner Vehicles at SoCal Ports

Operation of zero- and near-zero-emissions trucks, locomotives and container-handling equipment would expand beginning in 2019 and culminate with wide use of electric trucks by 2035, according to the latest San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.

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NewsAugust 30, 2016

Peterbilt Offers Cummins Near-Zero Emissions Natural Gas Engine

Peterbilt is offering the Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine for its Model 567, 520, and 320 trucks.

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