to 55% over the same periods. The most registered models included the OF 1721 chassis, the articulated O 500 MA 6x2, and the super-articulated O 500 MDA 8x2. The buses are equipped with BlueTec 6 engines, compliant with Brazil’s Proconve P8 (Euro 6) emissions standards, which significantly reduce NOx and particulate matter emissions. Mercedes-Benz highlighted that Curitiba’s focus on sustainable mobility makes it a key market for clean transp...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

trol Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”. H.J. Res. 89, which provides congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”. Among the programs effectively voided by the bills is a California initiative that compel...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/14

Bosch starts Nox sensor Gen-3 line at Bidadi, India On May 29, in an investor update, Bosch Limited announced that it has inaugurated the Nox Sensor Gen-3 production line at the Bidadi plant. It is completed in just 67 days. This new line includes multi-gas calibration and SCU software flashing capabilities. The NOx sensor helps Indian OEMs to achieve cleaner emissions, with plans to supply global OEMs as well. Production has begun, with capacity...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

es voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 approval of California’s plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks. The House also voted to repeal an EPA waiver issued in December 2024 under former President Joe Biden for California’s “Omnibus” low-NOx regulation for heavy-duty highway and off-road vehicles and engines. The U.S. House is set to vote separately on May 1 to bar California’s landm...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/03

Schaeffler to begin integration of Vitesco’s capabilities into South American operations On April 23, Schaeffler announced the beginning of its strategy to integrate Vitesco’s capabilities into its South American operations, following the acquisition completed in October 2024. Starting in the third quarter of 2025, Schaeffler will launch a NOx sensor for heavy vehicles under the Vitesco brand, targeting the aftermarket sector. The NOx sensor ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

trol unit (ECU), and rail system. KGM will integrate its in-house diesel engine technology with PHINIA’s fuel injection equipment and ECU technology to drive the project forward. H2ICE technology enables rapid refueling and cost-effective implementation using existing infrastructure while meeting NOx emission regulations and achieving diesel-like performance.  Based on PHINIA Inc. press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

as Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles that would cut passenger vehicle fleetwide tailpipe emissions nearly 50% by 2032 compared with 2027 projected levels The EPA is reevaluating the other parts of the Biden EPA’s “Clean Trucks Plan”, which includes the 2022 Heavy-Duty Nitrous Oxide (NOx) rule. (U.S. EPA releases on March 12, 2025) 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Kenworth medium duty trucks to have Cummins new gasoline engine in late 2025 On March 5 at NTEA Work Truck Week 2025, Kenworth showed the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine for the first time. The new gasoline engine will be EPA 2027 certified and meet strict CARB low NOx regulations when it is available for order later in 2025 in Kenworth’s line of Class 5-7 conventional trucks. The Cummins gasoline engine provides diesel-like performance with horsepo...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

’s Commercial Director, Osvane Lazarone, confirmed that the deal is nearly finalized. Currently, Usiquímica supplies Valvoline lubricants for Cummins engines, including international operations, and has a strong market presence with its Ecotec Arla 32, a urea solution that reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel vehicles. Following the YPF Brasil acquisition, the company launched a BRL 120 million investment plan over the next three y...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

ow-Cost Small Commercial Hydrogen Engine Vehicle ' of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy together with PHINIA and Korea Automobile Research Institute. The project will develop a 2-liter diesel-based hydrogen engine and vehicle that can be used for multiple purposes, with the goal of meeting NOx emission regulation levels and achieving a driving range of over 500 km. PHINIA supplies core components of hydrogen and diesel engines. KGM will ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

ed to the typical 89%. Peugeot 308, featuring a BlueHDi diesel engine, earns a mid-range rating of 3 green stars with an average score of 55%. It demonstrates reasonable fuel consumption and good pollutant control, particularly in Clean Air, but there is room for improvement, especially in reducing NOx emissions during short urban trips and cold starts. Volkswagen Taigo, a light compact crossover scores 3 green stars and an average score of 53%. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

arings. This e-axle featuring weight saving extends the vehicle range by around 5 km/charge. The company will introduce iFlexAir, a variable valvetrain system that can reduce up to 5% CO2 emissions of diesel vehicles. In hydrogen combustion engines, the system boosts efficiency by 6% while reducing NOx raw emissions. This technology is complemented by Vitesco’s NOx sensor. For highly automated driving, new chassis technologies such as the elect...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

Volvo Trucks North America announces CARB 2024 Omnibus compliant heavy-duty engine On July 18, Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of an engine that meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2024 Omnibus regulation requirements for low nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions standards.  The CARB Omnibus regulation mandates a 75% reduction in NOx emissions and a 50% reduction in particulate matter (PM) from ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

Peterbilt announces CARB low NOx compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine On June 4, Peterbilt announced the availability of a new CARB low nitrogen oxide (NOx) compliant PACCAR MX-13 engine in the Models 579, 567 and 589.  This engine meets the CARB Omnibus Regulation and features redesigns of internal hardware and the aftertreatment system to effectively reduce NOx emissions. The larger volume aftertreatment system includes an innovative compact twin ass...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/05

ck 2 to operate electric fans, electric steering, and power for electric coolant and HVAC pumps, which were previously mechanically driven.  In addition, the 48V generator powers the exhaust heater in the in-house developed close coupled aftertreatment system which demonstrated CARB 2027 ultra-low NOx compliancy. The unique look of Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 features a “center driver” cab, which along with a new sleeper compartment, resembles...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23

tnership will quickly scale up to support around 1,600 container movements per day, starting from the end of 2024. The autonomous trials are scheduled for deployment in 2025. The initiative will save up to 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually and 158 tonnes of nitrogen oxides (NOx) annually, once fully operational. Based on Einride press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/14

NGK Insulators to start production gasoline engine nitrogen oxide sensors as early as 2026 NGK Insulators, Ltd. (NGK Insulators) will start the production of “nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors” for gasoline engines as early as 2026. Demand for NOx sensors, which are mainly used for diesel engines, is expected to rise rapidly in the future as a result of tightening exhaust regulations. NGK Insulators has the top share in the global diesel engine NO...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/28

ial Equipment (TCIE) have rolled out the first locally assembled Euro 5 UD Quester and Croner trucks. Assembly is handled by Tan Chong Motor Assemblies (TCMA) in Segambut. Launched in Malaysia in Q4/2023, the Euro 5 range features engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, cutting NOx emissions by 60% and PM by 80% compared to Euro 3, while improving fuel efficiency and lowering CO2 emissions. UD Trucks is the first Japanese bra...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/10

ized solution for 400 V available. The master controller calculates and distributes torque requests to various control units (engine, e-motor, battery, transmission).  Besides that, Vitesco also demonstrated its fuel cell stack control valve, inductive rotor position sensor, H2 leakage sensor, and NOx sensors. (Based on Vitesco's press release on February 28, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/28

a Earthquake. The company halted the operation of its Ishikawa Plant in Nomi City, which manufactures ceramic products for exhaust gas purification, and its group company, NGK Ceramic Device Co., Ltd. (NGK Ceramic Device), stopped the operation of its Ishikawa Plant in Nomi City, which manufactures NOx sensor parts. Another group company, Hokuriku Energys Corporation (Hokuriku Energys) in Shiga Town, which manufactures power distribution equipmen...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12