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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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The first study to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust (NTDE)—i.e., exhaust from heavy-duty diesel engines meeting EPA 2007 and later emissions requirements—has found no evidence of carcinogenic lung tumors. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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will introduce the first of its next generation of ultra-high efficiency aftertreatment systems, the EcoFit Single Module, at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky on 26 March. Currently, Cummins Emission Solutions offers two separate EcoFit on-highway systems: EcoFit Diesel Particulate Filter Systems.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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Currently, Westport exclusively installs the natural gas Westport WiNG Power System on the Ford F-250 through F-550 series at its assembly center in Louisville, KY. ServoTech also brings a substantial technology portfolio around diesel emissions control, diesel dual-fuel operation and other alternative fuels capabilities.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). The Model 320 Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The bumper, with a flat top, sits above the dual exhaust chrome tips. Built in Louisville, Kentucky, this small SUV is both the entry level and the most efficient Lincoln. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

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Kenworth is showing a T660 equipped with a CNG-powered ISX12 G engine at its booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The ISX12 G natural gas engine uses a maintenance-free, three-way catalyst and does not require a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, diesel particulate filter (DPF) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.

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