If you’re waiting to buy a new truck, you’ve got some choices to make. Why? Because in 2010 the EPA has issued new emissions standards that will be applied to all newly manufactured trucks. This means that when you choose a new truck, you will have to think about emission reducing components, as well as the regular checklist of engines, breaks, sleepers, and other standard parts.
In 2010, the EPA will require new vehicles to meet or exceed a new emissions limit, which is .2 NOx, down from 1.2 NOx in 2007. This is a rather sizeable amount. In order to achieve these standards, truck manufacturers have to install emissions reducing components. But all components are not equal. Just like the other options that truckers have to choose from when buying a new vehicle, the types of emissions reduction components available are varied.
When buying a new truck in 2010, truckers will have two choices, according to major truck manufacturer International. They can choose an emissions reduction component that is in-cylinder, which is called Advanced EGR. On the other hand, truckers can choose a more complicated system that adds fluid as an after-treatment in order to reduce emissions.
International’s take is to use the first option—Advanced EGR, calling their emissions reduction component MaxxForce Advanced EGR. Truckers who choose to go with International’s Advanced EGR system will have the benefit of the name and the quality of International’s experience in truck manufacturing. In addition, MaxxForce is the easiest way to meet the new requirements, making it simple for the system to be kept up to date, as opposed to the addition of fluid, which is costly and takes time.
When truckers go out to purchase new trucks in 2010, they need to be aware of the new requirements regarding emissions control, and they will have to add emissions reduction devices to their checklist of things to examine before purchasing a truck. By going with an easy system that has a good reputation, like the one offered by International, truckers can save themselves time and money.
