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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) released a report assessing market-ready technologies being commercialized by suppliers of emission control and efficiency components for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate standards for oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) by 2024 as a transition to final standards in 2027.

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Bombardier introduces new, more efficient and cleaner Evinrude outboards

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outboards—release one-fifth of the carbon monoxide emissions of a four-stroke engine at idle and are compliant with stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European Union (EU), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star ultra-low emissions standards.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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EPA proposes approval of new ozone plans for the two of the worst Air Quality Zones in US: California’s San Joaquin Valley and South Coast

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These State Implementation Plans (SIPs) are the roadmaps to meeting the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) of 0.08 In 1997, EPA first established the 8-hour ozone standard, which replaced the older 1-hour ozone standard (0.12 In 2008, the 8-hour standard was lowered to 0.075 ppm.

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California ARB Expands Assistance Program for Truckers to Reduce Diesel Emissions

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Approximately $28 million is available through the program to fund truck replacements or exhaust retrofits statewide. Previously, the maximum amount of a voucher was $35,000; Trucks with 2002 and older engines may qualify for a newer truck. VIP is part of the state’s overall plan to cut toxic diesel emissions 85 percent by 2020.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The notification and demonstration requirements for intermediate age vehicles and engines include testing and submission of data to show that the converted vehicle or engine continues to meet applicable standards. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. MY 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and < useful life mileage.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The requirements for intermediate age vehicles and engines would involve testing and submission of data to show that the converted vehicle or engine continues to meet applicable standards. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing 2. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. current calendar year - 1.