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I see one thing that Freightliner doesn't mention which takes place in 2014. That's the new EPA emissions requirements. Just another huge opportunity for HTI/AHS to work with OEM's to have their new engines come off the assembly line with HY-Impact systems already attached. New Engines, Retrofit's on current engines. Planes, trains, automobiles, boats, stationary engines, trucks, tractors, Ag equipment, etc. etc. etc. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$


This is California's take on the subject:

Multi-Regulation Summary (MRS)
Requirements for Diesel Truck and Equipment Owners
All owners of diesel trucks, buses, trailers and transport refrigeration units, or “reefers,” that operate in California, are required to take steps to reduce air pollution. Reducing emissions from existing equipment is necessary to meet federally imposed clean air standards and to reduce the adverse health effects from pollution. Funding opportunities may also be available to lower emissions earlier than required. This document summarizes requirements and key dates for upgrading existing equipment:

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Grants are available to help fleets and individuals comply with California regulations earlier than is required. Loan assistance may also be available for small businesses with vehicles that operate at least 50 percent of the time in California to help purchase trucks, aerodynamic trailers, PM filters, aerodynamic retrofits or low-rolling resistance tires. Equipment owners are encouraged to apply as early as possible to maximize potential funding options.
Replacements - Up to $60,000 in grant money per vehicle may be available to replace trucks with 2003 model year or older engines, with new or used trucks that operate at least 75 percent of the time in California.
Retrofits - Up to $20,000 per vehicle is available to install PM filter exhaust retrofits. Limited grant funding is available for transport refrigeration unit retrofits or zero-emission technologies.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact ARB’s diesel hotline at 866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735) or email [e-mail] or visit the TruckStop website at: www.arb.ca.gov/truckstop. To obtain this document in an alternative format or language, please call [phone].