ADVISORY/Engine Manufacturers Association: Clean Diesel Engine Implementation Workshop.

Business Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks/Environment Writers

ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Aug. 6)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO:
--  U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
--  Engine Manufacturers Association
--  American Trucking Association
--  Truck Manufacturers Association
--  State regulators
--  Environmental advocacy groups

List of key participating individuals available on request

WHAT:   Clean Diesel Engine Implementation Workshop to track progress,
        challenges and feasibility of meeting 2007 federal deadline
        for reduced diesel emissions in heavy-duty trucks and buses.

WHEN:   12:00 pm, Wednesday, August 6 to 3:00 pm, Thursday, August 7

WHY:    In 2001 the U.S. EPA overhauled environmental emission
        standards for heavy-duty vehicles with diesel engines. The
        regulations require a 90% reduction in particulate matter and
        nitrogen oxides to significantly contribute to cleaner air.

        The new standards will be costly and difficult to achieve.
        These meetings bring together all the stakeholders to discuss
        where the industry stands with regard to meeting these federal
        guidelines by 2007.

WHERE:  Forum Meeting Room
        Hyatt Regency O'Hare
        9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
        Rosemont, IL
        [phone]

--  Mult box available