Chris Patterson, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA),
discussed the state of the industry March 27 during the 2008 Mid-America Trucking
Show in Louisville, Ky.
Patterson, a trucking industry expert, provided historical context to the economy in
terms of trucking sales, as well as gave a thorough outlook as to when conditions should improve.
Patterson also announced DTNA's commitment to utilizing Daimler's widely acclaimed BlueTec® System
as its chosen technology to meet the upcoming stringent EPA 2010 standards for heavy-duty trucks.
BlueTec represents the world's latest in clean diesel engine technology and will incorporate enhanced
performance of Detroit Diesel's recently introduced DD15™ engine and its future family of engines,
including the DD13™ and DD16™, the already proven ACRS™ common rail fuel system and
diesel particulate filter, as well as a new Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust emissions
aftertreatment system.
Listen to Michael Delaney, Senior Vice President of Marketing for DTNA, discuss the benefits of SCR.
To learn more about SCR, please visit ClearingTheAir.com.
Read all DTNA press releases from MATS:
Detroit Diesel Adopts Daimler Proven BlueTec® System for All Heavy-Duty EPA 2010 Engines
Freightliner's Cascadia™ Designated SmartWay®-Certified
Proprietary Air Disc Brakes Introduced in Class 8 Freightliner Trucks
Western Star Teams Up with Outlaw Customs to Trick Out Show-Stopping Truck
New Factory-Installed Options Available on Freightliner Trucks
Freightliner Adds New Model to Cascadia™ Line
Cascadia™ Learning Trailer Continues North American Tour
Western Star Introduces Product Updates at MATS
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