Hopefully our federal government will give diesel truck engine emissions a rest now that the 2010 standards have been implemented. As you may know, Phase 1 was 2007 with the exhaust cleanup and catalytic converters. 2010 standards are even stricter, with some engine makers choosing to use urea – yes, it is what it sounds like – mixed in with diesel fuel to clean up exhaust. Cummins just announced that their engines exceed the very strict 2010 standards.
By the way, one major tool truck builder is rolling out a new fleet of gas-powered step vans with generators, to try to sidestep the high priced diesel engines and anti-idling legislation that is forcing some tool dealers to shut off their vehicles after 5 minutes of idle time. More on this later.
CCJ Digital has a good article on the Cummins achievement. Thank God for American ingenuity! Read the article by clicking on this link: http://www.ccjdigital.com/cummins-2010-engines-meet-or-exceed-expectations-2/
2010 Cummins Diesel
It’s good to see that Cummins has made it through the EPA regulations labyrinth. I compare it to someone constantly throwing chairs in front of you as you are trying to find your seat at a ballgame, a lot of needless distractions. Take care, Tom.
