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MARKET * USA - Trucks With EPA '07 Exhaust Heavily Discounted Due to Glut
USA -FleetMag.com/Automotive Digest -January 10, 2008: -- Some fleets pre-bought MY2006 trucks, are delaying MY2007 purchases. MY2007 truck supply exceeds demand so prices, availability excellent... MY2007 diesel trucks meet stricter emissions standards, include diesel particulate filters (DPF)... Fuel economy doesn't seem to be reduced, CJ-4 oil is maintaining drain intervals... Higher under-hood heat appears to be handled by beefed up radiators. Operation at highway speeds provides sufficient heat to burn up DPF contents... Drivers require training to understand passive regeneration of DPF, alert light when it happens... Who will buy equipment, clean ash from DPF at 150-250K miles remains uncertain... Next tightening of diesel exhaust standards scheduled for MY2010...Labels: market news
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