Pierce Offers Industry Resource on 2010 Engine Emission Standards

Pierce Manufacturing, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, is first to launch a dedicated website on 2010 engine emission standards to inform the fire service industry on newest standards that require approximately an 83 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx). The site can be reached from the top navigation of the Pierce home page at www.piercemfg.com.

The site is a resource for fire departments and municipalities to find facts on the new 2010 EPA emission standards, selective catalytic reduction technology and the Pierce solution to meet the new EPA requirements. 

“The 2010 engine emission standard is an important issue and we’ve developed this site to provide information and serve as a resource to our customers and the industry,” said Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president, Fire and Emergency, and president of Pierce Manufacturing. “We are confident that the Pierce solution to meet 2010 standards will benefit our customers and the environment. It’s truly a win-win strategy.”

The new standards require approximately an 83 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx), a level that even outperforms European vehicle standards. As part of its solution, Pierce has entered into a strategic relationship with Daimler for the supply of 2010 EPA emissions compliant Detroit Diesel DD13™ diesel engines.  In addition, Pierce will also offer Cummins ISX 11.9 and ISL 9 engines that utilize selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.

SCR technology delivers near-zero emissions of NOx, a smog-causing pollutant while offering fuel consumption improvements as well. The technology works by injecting diesel fuel exhaust fluid (DEF), a simple solution of water and urea, into the exhaust stream.  DEF works with the heat of the exhaust and a catalyst to convert NOx into nitrogen and water vapor - two harmless and natural components of air. Utilizing SCR to reduce emissions allows the engine to produce efficient power and torque.

“Being able to offer our customers the same great vehicle power and boost in fuel economy, while at the same time reducing diesel air pollution, helps the industry lower its carbon footprint without compromising performance,” added Jones. 

The Pierce website, www.piercemfg.com, is among the most visited in the fire service industry, with an average of 90,000 unique visitors each month.