PACCAR to use combo of SCR and EGR to meet 2010 regs

The Trucker News Services

1/30/2008

PACCAR is using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in combination with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) in its engines for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks to meet stringent 2010 emissions requirements, PACCAR announced today.

“The combination of SCR and EGR will provide PACCAR customers a highly efficient solution to meet the rigorous 2010 emission requirements,” said Craig Brewster, PACCAR assistant vice president. He noted that PACCAR vehicles have “successfully operated SCR emission systems in Europe for several years.”

Beginning in 2010, oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions will have to be reduced by more than 80 percent from 2007 standards.

Brewster said PACCAR is working with SCR distributors “to ensure a nationwide infrastructure is in place to serve our customers.”

He added that “PACCAR premium-quality engines will be offered to our customers to complement the engines available from our existing suppliers in North America in 2010.”