Prepare for coming EPA regs

摘要

Although the Environmental Protection Agenegy (EPA) Tier 4 Diesel Regulation doesn't kick in until January 2011, some makers of internal combustion engine lift trucks arernbusy making the case for converting to electric models. They say that the electric technology is now suitable to meet the demands of many indoor/ outdoor applications.rnThe Tier 4 regulation would eliminate the amount of diesel particulate matter (soot) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) put out by off-road engines. The interim rule taking effect in January affects engines from 175 to 750 horsepower. It cut soot by 90% and NOx by 45%.