Volvo, Mack engines gets thumbs up from EPA

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo and subsidiary Mack Trucks says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially certified ’07 engines for the emissions standards that take affect Jan. 1.

Mack’s MP engine series, which uses a combination of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to satisfy the new requirements, has been greenlighted by the EPA.

Volvo’s D11, D13 and D16 engines were also certified.

The new standards reduce allowable emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 50 percent and emissions of particulates (soot) by 90 percent from today’s already very clean levels.

“This milestone further confirms the effectiveness of our ’07 solution, and the fact that we are ready to deliver the performance and value that our customers expect and demand from Mack,” said Paul Vikner, president and CEO.

“This is another clear indication that Volvo’s 2007 engines will perform to the expectations of our customers,” said Peter Karlsten, president and CEO.

There are currently more than 70 trucks testing Volvo’s new engine family for 2007, with nearly 30 trucks in customer fleets; the remaining trucks are in corporate testing, including in high altitude and climatic extremes.

Approximately 2 million miles have been accumulated to date in Volvo’s testing program, with a number of trucks accumulating between 50,000 and 150,000 miles to date.