December 1997
EPA sets framework for the National LEV program
LucasVarity wins major common rail diesel commitments
Platinum Plus diesel fuel additive reduces particulate emissions by 25% in fleet tests
Caterpillar buys Perkins Engines
Caterpillar Inc. purchased the assets of Perkins Engines, LucasVarity Plc diesel engine subsidiary, for a $1.325 billion.
Greenhouse gas agreement reached in Kyoto
Cummins Engine buys Nelson Industries
Siemens is developing automotive SCR catalyst system
November 1997
Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild - EPA certifies Johnson Mathey equipment
Urban Bus Retrofit/Rebuild - DDC to certify equipment
California study links smog levels with hospitalizations
A correleation was found between daily levels of fine particle pollution in Southern California and increases in the number of people admitted to hospitals for respiratory problems.
EPA certifies Nelson system for 25% PM reduction
NOPEC Corporation to certify urban bus rebuild/retrofit equipment
IMPCO opens new gaseous fuel technology center
Detroit Diesel inaugurates Detroit Diesel Motores Do Brasil operation
Thermatrix and Lucas sign development agreement for diesel engine emission control
MSHA releases compliance guide for regulations on diesel-powered equipment in coal mines
October 1997
Nissan will build diesel engines in Spain
New EU plans to cut emissions by 2010
Turbodyne receives initial purchase order for urban bus program
Caterpillar and Isuzu announce fuel injector program
Final US EPA emission standards for heavy-duty diesel engines
The EPA is adopting a new combined emission standard for oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons for model year 2004 and later heavy-duty diesel engines used in trucks and buses. The standard reflects the provisions of the Statement of Principles signed in 1995 by EPA, CARB and by engine manufacturers.
September 1997
European emission standards to boost precious metals use
Clean Diesel additive reduces particulate emissions
VarityPerkins signs Indian engine agreement
Detroit Diesel introduces full line of automotive diesel engines
Isuzu seeks buyers for Polish diesel engines
US EPA proposed new emission standards for non-road diesel engines
EPA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking reflecting the provisions of the Nonroad Engine Statement of Principle signed last fall by EPA, California, and the Diesel Engine Industry
August 1997
Detroit Diesel Corporation and Turbodyne apply for EPA certification
NIOSH and NCI call a meeting on exposure to diesel exhaust
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the National Cancer Institute call a public meeting on their study to assess mortality, particularly from lung cancer, with respect to exposure to diesel exhaust.
New small diesel engine from Yanmar
New heavy-duty truck engine from Cummins
July 1997
Final US standards for particulate matter and ozone
EPA's final air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone have been issued by US EPA and announced by the US President. EPA estimates that the updated standards will protect 125 million Americans, including 35 million children, preventing approximately 15,000 premature deaths each year.
Diesel engine agreement between Isuzu and GM
Nelson applies for EPA urban bus rebuild/retrofit certification
June 1997
Engelhard intends to certify UBRR equipment for 25% PM reduction from 4-stroke L-10 Cummins engines
ECS intends to certify urban bus retrofit/rebuild equipment for 4-stroke diesel engines
May 1997
Turbodyne plans to apply for the 0.1 g/bhp-hr UBRR certification
Daewoo raises stake in Polish diesel engine manufacturer
Renault & Daewoo sign diesel agreement
Perkins signs diesel venture in China
ARB & OEHHA release draft diesel toxics report
Draft Health Risk Assessment of Diesel Exhaust has been released for review. Diesel exhaust is being considered for identification as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) under California's Air Toxics Law.
EPA establishes framework for national LEV program in the USA
New York may start heavy truck emissions tests
April 1997
Nissan Diesel co-develops particulate filter
MSHA releases draft of new publication on diesel emissions
A draft document titled “Practical Ways to Reduce Exposure to Diesel Exhaust in Mining—a Toolbox” is available from MSHA
EPA releases Tier 2 Study White Paper
March 1997
Clean Diesel Technologies develops SCR NOx control system
Engelhard has formed a joint-venture in India
EPA certifies Engelhard system under the UBRR program
Engelhard upgrade kit for two-stroke Detroit Diesel urban bus engines is the first system to receive the 0.1 g/bhp-hr certification under the UBRR program
February 1997
Auto-emission catalysts to be produced in Thailand
EPA proposes first-ever standards to protect against pollution from locomotives
January 1997
Johnson Matthey intends to certify equipment for the 0.1 g/ghp-hr PM UBRR program
Varity-Perkins adds four-cylinder engine to line-up
Mando’s automotive smoke filter production
EPA certifies ECS system for 25% PM reduction under the UBRR program