The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified Detroit Diesel’s BlueTec line of engines as EPA 2010 Emissions compliant. These include the DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines with SCR technology. The EPA 2010 certifications are the world’s most stringent emissions standards for diesel engines. Daimler Trucks North America, which owns Detroit Diesel, introduced selective catalytic [...]
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TIMTC and DOT Hosting Green Truck Webinar
January 31st, 2010 
Aaron Turpen On February 11, a webinar hosted by the Trucking Industry Mobility and Technology Coalition (TIMTC) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will feature presentations on industry efforts towards green strategies. Titled “Green Trucks: the View from the Road,” the webinar will start at 11:00 Eastern (11am) and run for an hour and a half. [...]
Remy Lands Two Agreements to Supply Motors to GM and Mercedes
January 30th, 2010 Aaron Turpen Remy International, which supplies heavy duty electric motors and parts, has penned long-term deals with both General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. The deals will include heavy vehicles for the North American market. In the General Motors deal, Remy will continue to supply motors for the EP40 and EP50 systems of GM-Allison Hybrid Drive systems through 2014. [...]
Second Harvest Foodbank Gets Hybrid Big Rig
January 30th, 2010 Aaron Turpen The Second Harvest Food Bank in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in California receives and distributes food to low-income and needy neighborhoods throughout the counties. Recently, the charity received a hybrid tractor to pull their food trailers, resulting in fewer emissions and 30% fuel savings. For their part, Second Harvest pledges to spend the [...]
