New diesel engines with lower emissions
New diesel engines with lower emissions Emissions of regulated substances in the exhaust gases of diesel engines are reduced by around 30% in the forthcoming EU regulations (Euro 3). With Scania's new range of low-emission diesel engines, operators who are keen to keep a high environmental profile can specify low-pollution power units well ahead of expected legislation. "Our engine development has now progressed so far that we are able to launch a range of three low-emission engines to supplement our current range," says Håkan Samuelsson, Executive Vice President and Scania's Chief Technical Officer. "They are designed to comply with the proposed Euro 3 regulations. "The new engines have substantially better environmental performance. Lower emissions normally give higher fuel consumption, but we have reduced this penalty to a minimum by changing the engine torque and power characteristics. These changes are designed to promote more economical driving and the use of lower revs. "We regard the new engines as an important new option for demanding truck operators, who need the very best environmental performance," Håkan Samuelsson concludes. All three new engines (230, 340, 420 hp), which were presented recently at the commercial vehicle exhibition in Brussels, are electronically controlled for maximum efficiency and performance control. Production will start in April 1999. For further information, please contact: Marcela Petkov, Environmental Affairs, tel. + 46 8 55381924 Per-Erik Nordström, Product Affairs, tel. +46 8 55385577 Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial and marine engines. With 23,800 employees and production facilities in Europe and Latin America, Scania is one of the most profitable companies in its sector. In 1998, turnover (preliminary figures) totalled SEK 45,200 million and income after financial items SEK 3,200 million. Scania products are marketed in about 100 countries worldwide and approximately 96 percent of total production is sold outside Sweden. Scania press releases are available on the Internet, www.scania.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/01/29/19990129BIT00420/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/01/29/19990129BIT00420/bit0002.pdf