Emerging Technology List
The following table lists information showing the potential capabilities of emissions reduction for emerging technologies. The table shows the projected percent reduction that EPA will recognize for emission reductions for each technology based on the information and data provided by the manufacturer. The percent reduction is subject to change after completing testing for verification. Actual emissions reductions will be a function of the individual applications.
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The Emerging Technology list is intended to provide guidance in selecting a technology for the Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program’s Request for Proposals. A technology may reside on the Emerging Technology List for one year from the effective date. During that year, the manufacturer will seek full verification. The verification process officially evaluates the emission performance of the technology. Once verified, EPA will list the official performance data and associated information on the National Clean Diesel Campaign’s Verified Technology List. Please refer to the selection criteria below for more details.
Eligible entities interested in applying for funds under the Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program should consult with the manufacturer of the emerging technology about preparing the grant application (Retrofit Technologies Contacts).
Manufacturer | Technology | Application | Reductions (%) | Effective Date | |||
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PM | CO | NOx | HC | ||||
Caterpillar, Inc. Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 190K, July 2008) |
3500 Marine EUG – Kit 1: Marine Emissions Upgrade Group | Caterpillar 3500 mechanic unit injector (MUI) and electronic unit injector (EUI) marine engines with rated power greater than 750 horsepower originally manufactured between 1984 and 2008 model years, not certified to EPA or California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. | 25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | July 10, 2008 |
Caterpillar, Inc. Emerging Technology Application Extension Letter (PDF) (2 pp, 110K, May 2009) |
3500 Marine EUG – Kit 2: Marine Emissions Upgrade Group | 25 | N/A | 21 - 29 | N/A | ||
3500 Marine EUG – Kit 3: Marine Emissions Upgrade Group | 25 | N/A | 41 - 49 | N/A | |||
Engine Control Systems Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 150K, March 2009) |
TermiNOx D: urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system | On-highway, 4-stroke, EGR or non-EGR, heavy heavy- and medium heavy-duty diesel engines originally manufactured from 1998 through 2006 and originally certified without a catalyst. | 25 | 85 | 65 | 85 | March 27, 2009 |
ESW Canada Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 1.5M, October 2008) |
XtrmCat™ DOC Kit: diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and closed crankcase ventilation (CCV) system | Marine, 2-stroke, Tier 0 and Tier 1, turbocharged EMD 645E3-E7 and 710GT models originally equipped with crankcase emissions vented into the exhaust, equipped with a crankcase pressure monitoring system, for 2006 or earlier model years | 25 | 70 | 0 | 25 | October 6, 2008 |
Johnson Matthey Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 160K, April 2009) |
SCCRT: urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and diesel particulate filter | On-highway, 4-cycle, EGR and non-EGR, 250-500 hp heavy-duty diesel engines, originally manufactured for model years 2002 through 2006 | 90 | 85 | 65 | 95 | April 9, 2009 |
Johnson Matthey Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 210K, July 2008) |
SCRT-1000: urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system and diesel particulate filter | On-highway, 4-cycle, 250-500 hp heavy-duty diesel engines, originally manufactured for model years 1994 through 2002 | 90 | 85 | 65 | 95 | July 10, 2008 |
Nett Technologies, Inc. Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 200K, July 2008) Emerging Technology Extension Letter (PDF) (4 pp, 220K, March 2009) |
BlueMAX: urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system | Nonroad, 4-cycle, non-EGR diesel engines in the 75–130 kW, 130–225 kW, and 225–450 kW power ranges, originally manufactured between 1996 and 2008 and originally certified without a catalyst to EPA Tier 1, 2, or 3 standards. | 20 | 60 | 65 | 60 | July 10, 2008 |
Nett Technologies, Inc. Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 150K, March 2009) |
BlueMAX 200: urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system | On-highway, 4-stroke, non-EGR, heavy heavy-duty diesel engines originally manufactured from 1994 through 2006 and originally certified without a catalyst. | 25 | 60 | 65 | 60 | March 26, 2009 |
Tinnerman/ Shadowood Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 200K, October 2008), Application Update Letter (PDF) (1 pg, 200K, May 2009) |
TEC 2010 system: reformer, lean NOx trap, selective catalytic reduction system, and active diesel particulate filter | On-highway, Navistar and International Truck and Engine Corporation DT-466 models and Cummins Engine Company ISB models, medium heavy-duty diesel engines, originally equipped with or without catalysts and with or without EGR, for model years 2004 through 2006 | 90 | 90 | 65 | 90 | October 1, 2008 |
Truck Emission Control Technologies Inc. Emerging Technology Acceptance Letter (PDF) (3 pp, 1.6M, October 2008) |
CAT 3126 PM & NOx Reduction System: diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), diesel particulate converter, exhaust gas recirculation system, thermal stabilizer and moisture & particulate separator | On-highway Caterpillar 3126 model engines from model years 1998 to 2003 for engine families WCPXH0442HRK, XCPXH0442HRK, XCPXH0442HSK, YCPXH0442HRK, 1CPXH0442HRK, 2CPXH0442HRK and 3CPXH0442HBX | 50 | 70 | 40 | 60 | October 6, 2008 |
Selection Criteria
The following outlines the selection criteria used for technologies included on EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign’s Emerging Technologies List:
- A technology may reside on the Emerging Technology List for one year.
- If a technology is fully verified within the first year, the technology will be added to the EPA Verified Technology List.
- If, after the first year, the technology has not been verified, EPA will review the status of the technology and determine whether the technology is eligible to remain on the Emerging Technology List.
- Once a technology is selected for use in an Emerging Technology project, that technology may be used for the entire project period, even if the technology has been fully verified by EPA.
- Should EPA determine an Emerging Technology was misrepresented in the application, performance was not fully described, or concerns for safety and/or public health exist, EPA may remove a technology from the Emerging Technology List, revise operating criteria, or impose other restrictions for use in Emerging Technology grant programs.
- Should a technology be removed from the Emerging Technology List without receiving verification status, that technology is no longer eligible for use on any Clean Diesel grant program.