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Fleetguard Emission Solutions Partners with EPA in Mexico to Provide R
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for diesel and gas powered equipment, has partnered with the EPA, Johnson Matthey and the Center of Sustainable Transportation (CTS) and Red de Transporte de Pasajeros (RTP) in Mexico on a diesel retrofit program.
The program was designed by the US EPA to jumpstart clean air initiatives in Mexico. Fleetguard Mexico partnered with Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM), Johnson Matthey and their local customer RTP in order to respond to the program. The scope of the program was to reduce particulate matter (PM) in Mexico City.
The program provided for eight Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC) and 12 Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). In order to utilize the Diesel Particulate Filter, the program also provided for ultra low sulfur fuel. The products had to be EPA verified. "This is a unique opportunity to support our EPA verified products outside the United States. Most of the retrofit activity that we've been engaged with has been in the United States. We think that there are tremendous opportunities to partner with customers worldwide to clean up the air," said Amy Boerger, Retrofit Business Leader for Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM).
The DOCs have been installed on 1991 buses. DOCs are effective at removing 20% PM, 40% Carbon Monoxide (CO) and 50% Hydrocarbons (HC).
The DPF, the Johnson Matthey Continuously Regenerating Technology (CRT) was installed on two different buses - both 2001 mode year buses. The CRT is effective at removing 60% PM, as well as 60% HC and CO respectively.
In conjunction with the EPA program, Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM) was able to provide local training as well as installation support. "It is both gratifying and comforting, on a personal and professional levels, to know that Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM) products are used daily to improve the air quality of beautiful Mexico City," stated Jihad Saoud, General Manager of Fleetguard Mexico.
"We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM) to provide these products in Mexico," stated Adriana Lobo, Director of CTS. "We believe that we can be an active participant in cleaning up the air in Mexico."
Fleetguard Emission Solutions(TM) provides an array of state-of-the-art technologies designed to provide cleaner air by removing NOx and PM from diesel engine emissions. The comprehensive product line includes Diesel Oxidation Catalysts, Diesel Particulate Filters, Particulate Reactor(TM), as well as NOx Reducing Catalysts.
About Fleetguard
Fleetguard Inc. is a wholly owned business unit of Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) and the world's leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty air, fuel, hydraulic and lube filtration, chemicals and exhaust system technology products for diesel and gas powered equipment. Fleetguard cares about maintaining a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment. Going beyond compliance, Fleetguard pro-actively seeks improvements to products and processes and offers environmentally friendlier product choices for all major engine systems. Fleetguard's homepage on the Internet can be found at www.fleetguard.com. In North America, customers can call Fleetguard(R) Customer Assistance at 1-800 22FILTER (1-800 223-4583) for more information.
About Cummins
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. With more than 24,000 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $8.4 billion in 2004. Press releases can be found on the Web at www.cummins.com.
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CONTACT: Fleetguard Inc. Jacqueline Clougherty, 615-366-9833 jacqueline.r.clougherty@fleetguard.com
KEYWORD: TENNESSEE INDIANA MEXICO INTERNATIONAL LATIN AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION ENERGY UTILITIES PRODUCT MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: Fleetguard Inc.
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