The more than $5 million in grants recently awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) won’t be funding the use of commonplace components to reduce emissions. Instead, the clean diesel grants will support emerging technologies not yet verified or certified by the EPA or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The $5.6 million in awards will fund port, locomotive and bus projects for Continue Reading

With a goal of improving efficiency and reducing costs, Dean Foods plans to remove 50,000 metric tons of carbon from its transportation system by 2013, the equivalent of removing 9,500 cars from the road. Taking one step toward that goal, the nation’s largest dairy processor unveiled a new delivery vehicle equipped with a new prototype truck refrigeration system developed by Thermo King. The electric-powered refrigeration units replace Continue Reading

Proponents and manufacturers utilizing green technology converged in the nation’s capital to advocate the use and support of diesel-powered low-emission, fuel-efficent products readily available at a Clean Diesel Technology Showcase. Adovacates called for more financial support that would help enable smaller trucking companies Continue Reading

New England-based truck owners are now eligible for EPA funding to install fuel-saving and emissions reduction technology. More than $1 million in grant money is available through Cascade Sierra Solutions, a non-profit dedicated to improving the environment through reducing emissions. The rebate Continue Reading

New EPA-mandated emissions levels have in the past meant a subsequent change in lubricants, but 2010 engines may be spared. The SAE API CJ-4 oils developed for the last EPA emissions level change in 2007 are anticipated to be compatible with all 2010 engines. The article below breaks down various lubricants and technologies and offers Continue Reading

Wisconsin and South Carolina are among the states where grant money is already available under the Clean Diesel State Program Recovery Program. More than $1.7 million was allocated to each state. Projects that could be eligible for funding include the application of aerodynamic devices, engine emission upgrades and Continue Reading

A composite heavy-duty air cleaner available from Racor is ideal for gasoline and diesel powered equipment used in high dust environments. Durable enough to withstand excessive vibration and extreme temperatures, the air cleaner is lightweight and offers Continue Reading

The “cap and trade” provision included in the American Clean Energy and Security Act recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives will likely face tougher resistance in the Senate and may require more compromises to become law, according to President Obama. That resistance may be welcome news for the fleets Continue Reading

Seven states will benefit from grants awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, and under the State’s Clean Diesel Grant Program. A $2 million grant awarded to the Tennessee Department Continue Reading

2007 engines received a cleaner bill of health than expected, according to a new study released by a group of government and industry organizations including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. The clean diesel technologies used in Continue Reading