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Scania benefits from experience: how Scania is using the weight of its truck engine experience to future proof its generator engines in preparation for new EU and US emissions legislation.

Publication: Modern Power Systems
Publication Date: 01-OCT-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
The first series of national emissions regulations for on-road diesel engines was put into force in the early 90s, and by the end of the decade the first emission regulations for the off-road diesel business had come along. This process is continuing: emission legislation to be introduced in steps until 2014 will have a considerable impact on engine manufacturers, and the high costs of implementing it will favour those makers that can call on the economies of scale. The rewards though are very great in a market that is expanding quickly, especially for prime power, and where makers can meet the growing demand for reliability, quality and fuel efficiency.

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In January this year stringent emission regulations, known as Tier 3, were put into force in the USA. By next...

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