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Trucks produced by the North American arm of Volvo that feature selective catalytic reduction systems will undergo field testing this month. This procedure will be carried out for the Volvo vehicles to comply with the 2010 emission directives in the United States.
The selective catalytic reduction field testing of the first five Volvo trucks, which was received by Giant Eagle Inc.’s distribution entity Talon Logistics, is considered a major part of Volvo’s aim to provide customers with trucks that maintain a great fuel economy and performance, while preserving unpolluted air. In a statement made from thetrucker.com, Volvo Trucks North America President and CEO Peter Karlsten said, “We know from Volvo’s experience in other markets that SCR is the best technology for producing very low NOx emissions, plus excellent fuel economy.”
To go along with the United States regulation regarding emission of vehicles, Volvo made certain that Volvo parts and systems for 2010 all go through certain tests that would determine if they meet the standards set by the emission regulation. Moreover, Volvo currently invests on technology that facilitates emission diminution. This technological breakthrough from Volvo includes features such as exhaust gas recirculation and diesel particulate filter.
At least 11 Volvo trucks equipped with the selective catalytic reduction technology will go through the field test procedure this year.
The selective catalytic reduction system is a product of modern automotive technology wherein a diesel fluid that contains urea is infused into the Volvo engine parts. This treatment significantly helps in trimming down the Volvo vehicle’s production of nitrogen oxides.
