Engine Makers Repeat They Will Meet 2007 EPA Diesel-Emission Standards

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HICAGO — Confident engine makers said their products would easily meet government diesel-emission standards coming in 2007, but they questioned how to integrate exhaust aftertreatment devices into new trucks, and debated the virtues of selective catalytic reduction to meet even tougher rules scheduled for 2010.

Environmental Protection Agency regulations require engine makers to slash emission of nitrogen oxides by 50% and particulate matter by 90% in 2007.

From the position of engine development, we have ourselves well-positioned to meet the emissions standards, which is different from collectively where the industry was prior to 2002,” said Tim Tindall, director of emission programs at engine maker Detroit Diesel Corp.

Engine makers would “find ways to grow the reliability of 2004 engines and not start over in 2007,” Tindall said.

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