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Equipment
Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation technology, improved engine brake
Jacobs Vehicle Systems is introducing a new engine brake designed for lower rpms as well as two new technologies for improving fuel economy and reducing…
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Today’s Pickup: J.B. Hunt, Schneider lead SmartWay Excellence Award winners
The EPA named its annual SmartWay Excellence Award winners on Oct. 7, 2019. J.B. Hunt is one of 72 companies to be honored this year,…
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Fuel
California takes lead in suing Trump over emissions standards authority
California moved as expected Friday, Sept. 20, to sue the Trump administration over stripping its waiver to set tougher emissions standards for passenger cars and…
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American Shipper
Hyundai to pay $47 million fine for illegal diesel engine imports
Manufacturer installed diesel engines in construction equipment that failed to meet emissions standards under the Clean Air Act when imported into the U.S. from 2012…
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Company earnings
Cummins ships record number of engines in Q1, but EPA has questions for Cummins over Ram engines
Cummins is reviewing is emissions certification and compliance process following questions from EPA and CARB. The company did report strong earnings and a record number…
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EPA glider truck probes delayed until late summer
Results of two audits could affect current quotas of glider truck kits.
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Trump nominee Rosen considered key player in emissions rollbacks
If confirmed, the new DOJ deputy could bring with him from DOT potential deregulatory influence.
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Equipment
EPA watchdogs expect glider kit answers early in 2019
Glider kit investigations initiated by Democrats and Republicans are expected to be concluded in early 2019.
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Equipment
Solving for NOx: Can the industry meet a new EPA standard?
There is no timeline for implementation of any new NOx rulemaking, but there are a couple of key questions that must be answered: What will…
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Today’s Pickup: U.S. government bats for stricter nitrogen oxide emissions control
EPA is looking to update pollution regulations for commercial trucks after 20 years; oil prices fall to one-year lows; U.S. import levels have declined slightly…
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