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The 2010 heavy-duty emission standards for North America are: 0.2g/HP-hr NOx and 0.01 g/HP-hr Particulate Matter (PM). This is a reduction of emissions by 98% since the late 1980’s.

Cummins will meet the 2010 emissions standards with the addition of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) aftertreatment using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. SCR technology uses a urea based chemical called diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and a catalytic converter to significantly reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions.

Here's a great pdf that will take you through the process of understanding what is required for vehicles to meet the 2010 emissions standards and also in knowing more about DEF - as DEF will definitely be more of a topic of discussion over the next year!

Click here to check out more info on DEF and emissions for heavy-duty trucks!