Detroit Diesel Applies for EPA Certification of 2010 Engines

Detroit Diesel Applies for EPA Certification of 2010 Engines
with BlueTec Emissions Control System
Portland, OR – September 29, 2009 – Having recently completed
more than 25 million miles of testing with its BlueTec(r) emissions
control system, Detroit Diesel Corporation has filed applications with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air
Resource Board (CARB) for 2010 certification of Detroit Diesel(r)
DD13(tm) and DD15(tm) engines with BlueTec emissions control
systems. The company will apply for DD16(tm) certification next
month.
The applications submitted by Detroit Diesel provide the EPA and CARB
with test results and documentation required to validate that the
engine systems are in compliance with new 2010 emissions standards
set by the EPA in December 2000 and CARB in October 2001. The U.S.
standards for 2010 are the most stringent emissions standards in the
world, and reduce two of the most detrimental pollutants, NOx and
particulate matter, to near-zero levels at the tailpipe.
“The submission of our 2010 certification applications, based on
successful completion of our emissions and OBD certification testing, is
a key program milestone for us. We have millions of test miles under
our belt, including ‘real world’ freight hauling experience in customer
trucks as well as our own testing in extreme ambient conditions and
diverse operating conditions. We are pleased with test results
confirming that our Detroit Diesel engines with BlueTec consistently
meet the 2010 emissions standards,” said Rakesh Aneja, 2010
program manager, Detroit Diesel. “In addition to being good for the
environment, BlueTec allows the performance of the engine to be
optimized, thereby meeting customers’ need for fuel efficiency,
drivability, reliability, simplicity, and convenience. We are satisfied
with the readiness of our engine and aftertreatment system for
production launch – in fact, pre-production of our 2010 trucks and
engines is already underway. We remain excited at the prospect of
offering a paradigm-changing product to our customers.”
“After a decade of investment in both resources and funding to design,
develop, integrate and test both engine and emissions control
technologies, the early application for certification of our most popular
engines brings tremendous satisfaction to the team at Detroit Diesel
and Daimler Trucks North America,” said David Siler, director of
marketing, Detroit Diesel. “We’re pleased to deliver on our
commitment to build highly efficient engines and emissions systems
that are among the cleanest in the world.”
Detroit Diesel chose selective catalytic reduction (SCR) as the primary
technology to meet the EPA 2010 emissions regulations. SCR has
proven to be an effective means to reduce NOx emissions and the only
proven technology for meeting the EPA 2010 standards as measured
at the tailpipe.
Detroit Diesel Corporation is a leading manufacturer of on-highway
heavy-duty diesel engines for the commercial truck market.
Headquartered in Redford, Mich., Detroit Diesel is engaged in the
design, manufacture, sale and service of these products, in addition to
supporting alternative and hybrid engine strategies for the commercial
truck marketplace. Detroit Diesel is a Daimler company, the world’s
leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.