Engine Manufacturers Support Carb Transit Bus Rule, Offer to Pull Ahead PM Standards Deadline.Automotive/Business Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2000 The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA (1) (Enterprise Management Architecture) An earlier strategic plan from Digital for integrating network, system and application management. It provided the operating environment for managing a multi-vendor network. ) supports the California Air Resources Board California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the "clean air agency" of the state of California in the United States. Established originally in 1967, it is a part of the California Environmental Protection Agency, an organization which reports directly to the California (CARB) proposed transit bus A transit bus (also known as a commuter bus) in the United States is usually operated by an urban-suburban bus line, a governmental public transit agency, or a contractor. A transit bus is normally used on public transit routes. rule -- a far-reaching regulation that would gradually replace existing transit bus fleets with clean diesel and alternative fuel technologies. "Not only does EMA support CARB's proposal, we have committed to pull ahead its deadline to meet more stringent particulate matter particulate matter n. Abbr. PM Material suspended in the air in the form of minute solid particles or liquid droplets, especially when considered as an atmospheric pollutant. Noun 1. (PM) standards," cited Glenn Keller, EMA Executive Director. "We remain committed to improving diesel emissions reduction technologies and have vowed to meet CARB's 0.01 PM standard by October 2002 - that's a full 15 months ahead of the January 2004 deadline." EMA fully supports CARB's proposed two-pronged path between alternative fuels and diesel. "We strongly feel that the best course of action is to develop a level playing field See net neutrality. that allows for a feasible, sound and cost-effective statewide program, utilizing the most promising technologies -- regardless of fuel type," stated Keller. "The public's welfare will be much better served by ensuring that all clean technologies are explored to the fullest extent." While supportive of CARB's overall proposal, EMA remains concerned about the request by regional air quality officials seeking CARB authorization The right or permission to use a system resource; the process of granting access. See access control. to "opt-out" of the diesel path portion of the rule for their transit bus fleets. "This opt-out undermines the authority of the Air Resources Board to declare uniform statewide regulation and also would disrupt business for operators in California," advocated Keller. EMA urges decision-makers to recognize that fuel choice involves trade-offs between competing policy goals. As such, EMA does not support government directives that mandate the choice of one fuel and technology over another. "The key is to use the best possible technology for any given application," said Keller. "Natural gas engines may be the best solution for some uses, while diesel may prove to be the better alternative for others. After all, the goal is cleaner air for all to enjoy, not mandating any particular type of engine." EMA is a trade association representing worldwide manufacturers of internal combustion engines Internal combustion engine A prime mover, the fuel for which is burned within the engine, as contrasted to a steam engine, for example, in which fuel is burned in a separate furnace. for all applications except passenger cars and aircraft. The EMA continues to work with government and industry stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. to help the nation achieve its goals of cleaner fuels, more efficient engines and cleaner air. For more information contact Anne Rukavina at (312) 644-6610 x3393 or visit our Web site at www.engine-manufacturers.org |
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