A new report addressing issues in relation to the latest clean diesel emission standards outlined in the US was published yesterday (4th November).

The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a raft of new regulations which will apply to new diesel engines in off-road equipment from 2011 onwards.

After receiving numerous questions about the Tier 4 technology measures, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) has joined forces with five leading associations to ease concerns in the industry.

"As we approach critical dates for Tier 4 implementation, many dealers and diesel equipment users have a number of questions about the new regulations," said Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the DTF.

"In collaboration with our other industry partners, we hope this information will help ease the transition for prospective equipment owners, dealers and rental agencies and others in the off-road industry during the implementation of these new regulations."

The questions addressed by the report include how the Tier 4 engines differ from their predecessors, whether they require different fuel, whether they can use biodiesel and what further issues are likely to arise in the future.

Entitled 'Clean Diesel Technology for Off-Road Engines and Equipment: Tier 4 and More', the study contains emissions tables, technical graphics and other resources.

The DTF enlisted the support of the Associated Equipment Distributors, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the American Rental Association, the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and the North America Equipment Dealers Association to produce the paper.

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