From ATA Website, May 14, 2003
On Oct. 1, all new diesel engine trucks must meet new emission standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Motor carriers have received very little information regarding these new engines. ATA members need to contact Congress and the White House today and explain the significant effect that the October deadline will have on the nation's motor carriers.
The American Truckers Association (ATA) Website is http://www.truckline.com
Owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles receive $32 million Settlement
From Directline, May, 2003:
A U.S. District Court Judge in Philadelphia has awarded a class action settlement to American owners of Mercedes-Benz vehiles due to the company's failure to specify the use of synthetic motor oils with its Flexible Service System (FSS). Many motorists who have used conventional motor oils have experienced premature engine wear problems. The settlement requires Mercedes-Benz to cover repaires estimated at $20 million and supply owners and lessees with vouchers for free synthetic oil changes. The Mercedes-Benz Flexible Service System was included on nearly all Mercedes-Benz models sold in the U.S. from 1998 to 2001.
Marketers of zMax Power System Agree to Reimburse Customers $1 million for False Advertising
From Directline, May, 2003:
In order to settle a false advertising lawsuit brought by the U.S. Federal Commission (FTC), the marketers of zMax oil additives have agreed to refund customers $1,000,000 who purchased the product. The settlement also prohibits Speedway Motorsports, Inc. and subsidiary Oil-Chem Research Corporation, from making general claims regarding zMax's ability to improve fuel economy, reduce engine wear and corrosion, lower emissions and extend engine life.
Diesel Engine Emissions
From Washington (Reuters) Oct, 2002:
"Americans in every state and county in the continental United States and the District of Columbia were exposed to diesel soot at levels that exceeded the California EPA's cancer benchmark concentration in 1996," the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) said.
Diesel engines emit a mixture of gases and fine particles that contain some 40 chemicals, including benzene, butadiene, dioxin and mercury compounds. Last month, the EPA released a report that concluded for the first time that diesel exhaust is a likely human carcinogen. Diesel fumes can also cause eye iritation, nausea and respiratory problems.
The Costs for Diesel Emissions Standards Testing
From Directline, May, 2003:
Diesel Emissions Testing
New diesel category PC-10 is expected to be released by next year, but preliminary estimates predict it may cost somewhere between $10.8 million and $24 million to conduct the testing matrix. According to Jim McGeehan, Chm of ASTM's Heavy Duty Engine Oil Classification Panel, the multi-cylinder tests that have been proposed for PC-10 will cost between $90,000 and $120,000 per test run. Five new engine tests are in development, and a sixth for catalyst after-treatment compatibility is under consideration. By comparison, new gasoline engine oil category GF-4 includes just one new test, the Sequence IIIG for measuring high-temperature deposits, wear and oxidation. The entire cost for this matrix testing is estimated at $420,000, a small fraction of the estimated cost for the PC-10.
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