EPA Certifies Volvo, Mack Engines for 2010
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency has certified their engines as meeting the 2010 diesel emissions standards.
VTNA said that the D11 and D13 engines were certified by both the EPA and the California Air Resources Board. Volvo is the first truck manufacturer to have its heavy duty diesel engines certified by both agencies, Volvo said in a statement.
Mack, which along with VTNA is a part of Swedish manufacturer Volvo AB, had its MP7 and MP8 engines certified by both boards as well, the company said in a statement.
The EPA and CARB standards are the strictest standards for diesel emissions in the world, both brands said. The standards require cuts in the levels of both nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emitted.
VTNA and Mack both use selective catalytic reduction technology to reduce emissions. All engines produced after Jan. 1 must meet the EPA standards.
