Detroit Diesel applies for EPA certification of 2010 engines

Having recently completed more than 25 million miles of testing with its BlueTec emissions control system, Detroit Diesel Corp. has filed applications with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board for 2010 certification of Detroit Diesel DD13 and DD15 engines with BlueTec emissions control systems. The company will apply for DD16 certification next month.

The applications submitted by Detroit Diesel provide the EPA and CARB with test results and documentation required to validate that the engine systems are in compliance with new 2010 emissions standards set by the EPA in December 2000 and CARB in October 2001.

“The submission of our 2010 certification applications, based on successful completion of our emissions and OBD certification testing, is a key program milestone for us. We have millions of test miles under our belt, including ‘real world’ freight hauling experience in customer trucks as well as our own testing in extreme ambient conditions and diverse operating conditions. We are pleased with test results confirming that our Detroit Diesel engines with BlueTec consistently meet the 2010 emissions standards,” said Rakesh Aneja, 2010 program manager, Detroit Diesel.

“In addition to being good for the environment, BlueTec allows the performance of the engine to be optimized, thereby meeting customers’ need for fuel efficiency, drivability, reliability, simplicity and convenience. We are satisfied with the readiness of our engine and aftertreatment system for production launch – in fact, pre-production of our 2010 trucks and engines is already underway. We remain excited at the prospect of offering a paradigm-changing product to our customers,” he said.