Manufacturers to Offer Programs Preparing Technicians for ’07

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everal diesel engine and truck manufacturers said they would prepare their technicians and distributors to work on 2007-model engines, offering new certification programs with online and hands-on training.

Detroit Diesel Corp. and Cummins Inc. said they had programs aimed specifically at their 2007 engines, while Volvo Trucks North America, Mack Trucks and International Truck and Engine Corp. spokesmen said they would provide training updates for technicians.

Environmental Protection Agency regulations slash allowed levels of nitrogen oxide and soot emissions for new engines starting in January 2007. Manufacturers have said they would fine-tune their emission-control systems and add particulate filters for the first time to truck exhaust systems to meet EPA requirements.

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