Caterpillar Leads the Way in Improving Air Quality
It is a simple fact: emissions from off-road, on-highway and stationary diesel equipment are a factor in the quality of the air we breathe. As an authorized Cat® dealership, we have a strong passion for environmental stewardship. Our company values include the goal of doing “no damage to the environment.” It is important that heavy equipment manufacturers continue to find ways to produce machinery that reduces harmful emissions.
Diesel Engines Emissions’ Effect on Air Quality
Diesel engines burn refined crude oil, which releases ground level-ozone and particulate matter. The emissions from burning those fuels affect air quality. Fortunately, modern diesel fuel engines are much cleaner than older models, but some harmful pollutants do remain.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets stringent standards on emissions of new diesel engines, including a huge reduction in the accepted sulfur content of diesel fuels. The petroleum industry has developed a clear solution in response with the advent of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel which has a maximum of 15 parts per million of sulfur. Most diesel fuel sold in the U.S. is ULSD fuel.
Whether you by choosing to purchase new equipment or by switching to ULSD for your existing machinery, this fuel can significantly reduce vehicle particulate and nitrogen emissions.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the transportation sector released an estimated 472 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere from the use of diesel fuel in 2021. These diesel fuel emissions totaled around 26% of the U.S. transportation industry’s total CO2 emissions and about 10% of the total U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions that year. These figures illustrate the direct impact of diesel fuel consumption in the U.S.
The Impact of the Clean Air Act of 1970
In 1970, the Clean Air Act established the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and gave it the authority to regulate the emissions from newly manufactured diesel engines. All engine and vehicle manufacturers are required to comply with these stringent regulations.
About Our Service
If your company needs to update machinery to comply with EPA and EIA standards, you may be searching for a more affordable option than replacing all your diesel engines with new models. Warren CAT strives to help our customers achieve efficient, dependable performance and lower emissions with the latest and most advanced retrofit solutions.
Exhaust emission control systems and other options ensure your equipment has the power to get the job done while maintaining compliance with the latest and most stringent regulations for eco-friendly operation. Trust our highly trained technicians to perform the necessary emissions retrofitting for your diesel engines.
The latest stationary Cat diesel engines feature advanced combustion emission reduction technology (ACERT) that ensures your Cat equipment is up to date with current and future EPA emissions requirements.
Completing your retrofit with the Cat C9.3 Industrial Diesel Engine helps your company achieve environmental initiatives through technology that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final standards and EU Stage 4 emission requirements. This engine is available in ratings from 224 to 298 bkW (300 to 400 bhp) at 1800 to 2200 rpm.
Emissions Retrofit Solutions From Your Cat® Dealer
Caterpillar has taken the lead in meeting and surpassing EPA emissions guidelines while helping Cat equipment users do their part to maintain air quality. Emission retrofits from Caterpillar provide cost-effective compliance options for existing Cat-powered equipment. Cat emissions retrofits are also available for a range of competitively powered equipment.
Four methods of Cat emissions retrofit solutions for off-road machines include dynamic gas blending (DGB) retrofits, engine repowers, engine upgrade groups, oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters.
Find Tier 3- and 4-Compliant Technology in OK and TX
As an authorized Cat dealer in Oklahoma, West Texas and the Texas Panhandle, Warren CAT is proud to offer machines that not only get the job done but are also equipped with the latest environmentally friendly technological innovations. Newer Cat off-road machines feature Cat engines with ACERT Technology. ACERT ensures that your new Cat equipment will meet current and future emissions standards.
By providing Cat emissions solutions, Warren CAT can provide everything you need to achieve and maintain EPA emissions compliance.
ACERT technology simplifies diesel fuel combustion for emission reduction and performance. Efficient combustion protects your engine from wear and tear while maximizing the fuel energy. With ACERT, your diesel engine’s combustion system pulls the maximum amount of energy from each injection. We have the resources and expertise to improve fuel, air management and electronic control systems.
Contact Warren CAT Today for Environmentally Safe Equipment
Warren CAT provides high-quality equipment and emission retrofit solutions for existing Cat diesel engines. Contact our team today to learn more about how our services can help you lower emissions and improve efficiency.