2010
Refuse Customer Test Experience Supports Mack SCR Technology
LAS VEGAS (June 10, 2009) – Field tests of Mack trucks equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology in demanding refuse applications continue to demonstrate the durability, effectiveness and performance of the company’s EPA’10 emissions reduction technology. Mack Trucks, Inc. discussed these results and displayed customer field test refuse trucks during the WasteExpo 2009 show here.
The work with the severe duty cycles in refuse collection is part of an extensive Mack customer field test program validating the performance and operation of its EPA’10 solution in real-world settings. In addition to enhancing fuel economy and overall vehicle performance, Mack SCR aftertreatment significantly reduces active regenerations of the diesel particulate filters (DPF), increasing productivity. In over-the-road applications, Mack has completely eliminated active DPF regeneration.
“We now have more than 3 million miles of customer test experience with SCR and the results reinforce our confidence that 2010 delivers increased fuel economy, lower operational costs and a continuation of Mack’s legendary durability,” said Dennis R. Slagle, Mack president and CEO. “SCR is a proven, mature technology that provides cleaner air and reduces the carbon footprint of trucks that are the backbone of our economy.”
Refuse customers operating trucks with Mack MP series engines and SCR aftertreatment are reporting excellent performance, power and fuel economy. They have not experienced any issues involving the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) used in SCR, or any other component of the technology. Test units have been placed with refuse fleets in a variety of environments for evaluation, including high altitude, severe winter weather and hot, humid summer conditions.
“So far, field reports on our Mack test units have been very positive,” said Roy Svehla, senior manager – fleet maintenance for Republic Services, Inc., a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services. “Overall, the truck has performed very well both from a maintenance and operational perspective. Our drivers have been pleased with the reliability and performance of the trucks, and have been impressed with their power, good ride and overall good functionality.”
“I feel that we are much further ahead for EPA’10 than we were at this time for EPA’07,” Svehla said. “Mack’s truck and engine are performing reliably and we haven’t had problems with the SCR system. I think Mack has a very good handle on the integration of the 2010 technology with its trucks.”
SCR is well-proven in other markets around the world. The technology and the improved fuel economy it delivers are already part of everyday life for truck operators in dozens of countries. In Europe alone, there are currently more than half a million SCR-equipped trucks in operation with billions of accumulated miles.
CAPTION: Mack Trucks, Inc. will use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet the near-zero emissions requirements of the EPA 2010 regulations. This illustration shows the main components of the company’s EPA’10 exhaust aftertreatment system on a MACK® TerraPro ™ refuse model, including diesel particulate filter (DPF), diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank and control module, and SCR catalyst.
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and total customer satisfaction, Mack Trucks, Inc. has provided its customers with innovative transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and MACK® vehicles are sold and serviced in more than 45 countries worldwide. All Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the
Road, an American Trucking Associations' public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation’s roadways.
Mack Trucks, Inc. is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, and one of the world's leading producers of heavy-diesel engines (9-16 liter). The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Volvo Group sales for 2008 amounted to over $46 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo Shares are listed on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Exchange and are traded OTC in the U.S.
