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BLOG – WHAT IMPACT WILL NEW EMISSIONS REGULATIONS HAVE ON THE HEAVY DUTY
INDUSTRY?

by Kerry | Jan 15, 2024 | AUTO, Catalyst Ageing, E-Fuels, Fuels and Lubricants,
Green Hydrogen

By Dr Kurtis Irwin, VP Global Catalysis, CATAGEN

Heavy duty diesel engines are a major source of air pollution, emitting harmful
pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). To address
this issue, governments around the world have implemented strict emissions
regulations for heavy duty vehicles. However, these regulations are often
complex and subject to change, leading to uncertainties for heavy duty companies
and other stakeholders.


WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR UNCERTAINTIES?

One source of uncertainty is the variation in emissions regulations across
different jurisdictions. For example, the European Union and the United States
have different standards for NOx emissions, and different countries within the
EU have their own unique regulations. This can make it more challenging for
heavy duty OEMs to comply with multiple sets of rules, especially if they
operate in multiple countries.

Another source of uncertainty is the constant evolution of emissions
regulations. As new technologies and scientific research emerge, governments may
revise their emissions standards to reflect the latest findings. This can be
challenging for OEMs, as they may need to retrofit or replace their existing
vehicles to meet the updated standards.

New heavy duty diesel legislation and emissions limits can have a significant
impact on the performance and ageing of catalysts. As emissions standards become
more stringent, the catalysts used in heavy duty vehicles must be able to reduce
emissions to increasingly lower levels. This may require the use of more
advanced catalysts or the development of new catalytic technologies.

The implementation of new emissions limits can also impact the ageing of
catalysts. As catalysts degrade over time, their effectiveness at reducing
emissions may decrease. This can make it more challenging for heavy duty
vehicles to meet the new emissions limits, particularly if the catalyst is
already significantly degraded.

Furthermore, the FUL distance considered within the regulations require
significant investment in both time and costing of fuel and test cell
maintenance. The average lifetime of a HDV is approximately 1.2 million
kilometres, and with Euro-7 proposing to increase the lifetime distance from the
current distance, there are uncertainties over the lifetime performance of
aftertreatment systems.

 




WHAT IMPACT WILL THIS HAVE ON OEMS?

 1. Development of new technologies: OEMs may need to invest in research and
    development to design and produce catalysts that can meet the new emissions
    limits. This can involve significant upfront costs and may require the
    development of new technologies or the modification of existing ones.
 2. Changes to production processes: OEMs may need to make changes to their
    production processes to incorporate the new catalysts or other emissions
    control technologies. This can be a time-consuming and costly process,
    especially if it requires significant changes to the production line.
 3. Increased costs: The development and implementation of new emissions control
    technologies can increase the cost of producing heavy duty vehicles. This
    may impact the profitability of OEMs and could potentially lead to increased
    prices for consumers.
 4. Competition: The implementation of new emissions limits may create
    opportunities for some OEMs, while posing challenges for others. OEMs that
    are able to effectively design and produce vehicles that meet the new
    standards may have a competitive advantage, while those that struggle to do
    so may face challenges in the market.

Overall, the impact of new heavy duty diesel legislation and emissions limits on
OEMs will depend on their ability to adapt to the new requirements and
effectively incorporate new technologies and processes into their vehicle
development plans.

Reliably and repeatably aged catalysts can help OEMs overcome the challenges
posed by new heavy duty diesel legislation and emissions limits in several ways:

 1. Compliance testing: OEMs can use reliably and repeatably aged catalysts in
    compliance testing to ensure that their heavy duty vehicles meet the new
    emissions limits. By using catalysts that have been aged to a specific level
    of degradation, OEMs can accurately assess the performance of their
    emissions control systems over time.
 2. Research and development: Reliably and repeatably aged catalysts can be used
    in research and development efforts to improve the performance and
    durability of catalysts used in heavy duty vehicles. This can help OEMs to
    design catalysts that are more effective at reducing emissions and can
    withstand the rigors of real-world operation.
 3. Benchmarking: Aged catalysts can be used to benchmark the performance of new
    catalysts against existing ones. This can help to identify areas for
    improvement and ensure that new catalysts are at least as effective as
    existing ones.
 4. New Technologies: Repeatable and reliably aged catalysts can reduce the risk
    and expense of exploring new fuels and technologies. With the added
    complexities of investigating new fuels or H2 engines, requiring alterations
    throughout the full powertrain, representatively aged catalysts can reduce
    testing time required on limited available hardware and test cells. This is
    partic

Overall, the use of reliably and repeatably aged catalysts can help OEMs to
overcome the challenges posed by new heavy duty diesel legislation and emissions
limits by providing a reliable and repeatable means of testing and improving the
performance of catalysts. This can help to ensure compliance with the new
standards and improve the efficiency and environmental performance of heavy duty
vehicles.

 

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aftertreatment testing, follow the link below.

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Bio: Dr Kurtis Irwin 


Kurtis is the VP of Global Catalysis. He has over 10 years of experience
specialising in after-treatment systems and catalysts. He is a Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) focusing on mechanical engineering and he was recently
awarded the UKRI Future Leader Fellowship award.



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