Navistar Announces Advanced Clean Engine Technology To Meet Emissions Regulations
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Navistar Announces Advanced Clean Engine Technology To Meet Emissions Regulations
Company working with EPA, CARB on transition plan
LISLE, Ill.-- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced that it will introduce its next generation clean engine solution – In-Cylinder Technology Plus (ICT+) – to meet 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions regulations and position the company to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) rules in advance of 2014 and 2017 requirements. The ICT+ technology combines Navistar's advanced in-cylinder engine expertise with urea-based aftertreatment and is expected to be available beginning early 2013.
"Our distinctive solution will leverage the investment and advancement we've made in clean engine technology while providing immediate certainty for our customers, dealers, employees and investors," said Daniel C. Ustian, Navistar chairman, president and CEO. "We have made tremendous progress with in-cylinder technology and with the introduction of ICT+ our goal is to offer the world's cleanest and most fuel efficient diesel engine—benefiting both our customers and the environment for years to come."
By incorporating an already proven and certified aftertreatment system, the company looks forward to seamlessly offering production-ready vehicles early next year. Furthermore, this approach is expected to provide a clear path to quickly achieving 2017 GHG standards.
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FMCSA Outlines CSA’s Safety Benefits to Congressional Committee
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- Published on Monday, 16 July 2012 22:48
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FMCSA Outlines CSA’s Safety Benefits to Congressional Committee
On July 11, 2012, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Deputy Administrator Bill Bronrott testified about the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program before the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Small Business. Deputy Bronrott’s written testimony discusses CSA’s safety benefits and its impact on small businesses, and is posted on FMCSA’s Website. Some of the key points of the testimony are listed below:
- Independent analysis indicates the CSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) is a significant improvement over prior systems to effectively meet FMCSA’s Congressional mandate to investigate high-risk carriers.
- The CSA SMS is effectively monitoring the motor carrier industry. The 200,000 carriers with sufficient data to be scored in the SMS are involved in 93% of the crashes reported to FMCSA.
- The CSA SMS is not biased against small business. While carriers with 5 or less power units make up over 85% of the industry, 93% of these small carriers do not score poorly in any area of the SMS.
- Analysis of the CSA interventions model demonstrated an overall 35% increase in the number of carriers reached per Safety Investigator. CSA uses Onsite Focused Investigations and warning letters, which are effective in improving compliance and less intrusive and time-consuming for motor carriers.
- From CSA rollout in December 2010 until the end of 2011, violations per roadside inspection declined by 8% and driver violations per inspection declined by 12%. This the most significant improvement in violation rates in the last 10 years.
The Agency is committed to continuous improvement of the CSA program. In fact, five proposed enhancementsto SMS are currently being previewed by motor carriers based on specific industry and enforcement personnel feedback since SMS rollout in December 2010. These proposed enhancements are outlined in the Federal Docket Management System and were the topic of a recent public webinar series held by the Agency. Overall, 670 participants listened in, many of whom have expressed positive feedback. The presentation is now available to everyone on the CSA Website.
Meritor Automatic Brake Slack Adjuster Position (BSAP)
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Meritor Automatic Brake Slack Adjuster Position (BSAP)
During a recent NCTA Maintenance Council Tech Night presentation a concern was identified with regard to Meritor ASA “brake slack adjuster position” (BSAP) and the use of Meritor two-pin yokes.
Currently there are two (2) different Meritor two-pin “pin-to-pin” yoke dimensions available in the industry: 1.30-inches (33mm) and 1.38-inches (35mm). Both dimensions are available in a “threaded” yoke, but only the 1.30-inch (33mm) is used for “welded” yokes.
Of concern is the proper application of the yokes and the use of the correct “template” when establishing the “brake slack adjuster position” (BSAP).
Originally the 1.30-inch (33mm) clevis was designed to be used with “long stroke” actuators, while the 1.38-inch (35mm) was designed to be used with “standard” stroke models. However, either clevis can be used provided the correct template is applied to establish the proper BSAP.
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FMCSA Urges Motor Carriers to Preview Their Data
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- Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 15:26
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FMCSA Urges Motor Carriers to Preview Their Data
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing changes to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) (http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms/) to improve the Agency’s ability to prioritize its workload. In keeping with its commitment to continually improve the SMS, and to do so in an open and transparent manner, FMCSA is now providing additional time for motor carriers to preview their data under the proposed improvements and to provide feedback.
Call to action: Motor carriers should log in and see where they stand based on the refined methodology. The SMS Preview gives motor carriers time to take the following actions:
· Improve safety compliance by diagnosing issues and taking action to correct organizational problems, train drivers, or take other appropriate measures to improve safety;
· Request corrections to any inaccurate data; in particular, motor carriers should focus on ensuring that information related to placardable Hazardous Materials inspections is correct; and
· Provide feedback to FMCSA about refinements they think should be made before the changes are implemented.
Clean Truckin’ in Charlotte
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- Published on Monday, 18 June 2012 13:15
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Clean Truckin’ in Charlotte
Commercial and military fleets to gather, investigate clean tech solutions to energy prices, security
PASADENA, Calif. – The world’s leading fleets and manufacturers will gather in Charlotte this September at the HTUF 2012 National Conference & Expo, CALSTART announced today. The Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum Conference takes place September 18-20, 2012, at the Charlotte Convention Center and will focus on expanding commercial and military fleet knowledge of clean, fuel-saving trucks and buses now built in the United States, including advanced hybrid and electric vehicles. Registration for the event is now open at htuf2012.org.
“This year’s HTUF conference will offer specific, concrete pathways forward to a clean truck future, with the unveiling of a groundbreaking national roadmap,” said John Boesel, CALSTART CEO and President. He continued, “A clear path forward is critical for American energy security and economic stability, as our nation’s commercial fleets continue to be buffeted by fluctuating energy prices. It’s even more critical for our nation’s troops, as more efficient movement of soldiers and equipment is proven to save lives.”
Annually, the conference draws hundreds of attendees representing fleets, truck makers, technology leaders and military and government officials. Attendees are able to kick the tires of the world’s most advanced medium- and heavy-duty vehicles available today, take an active role in growing clean tech jobs, and reduce petroleum consumption in the United States.
Attendees will be treated to a taste of NASCAR with a gala reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the opportunity to drive these advanced vehicles on a professional speedway track at Charlotte’s zMax Dragstrip.
