The cost to make medium- and heavy-duty truck engines is about to go up, thanks to new EPA standards. A purchase in the first quarter of 2007 might save some dollars if you're planning to update your fleet. Also be aware of increased operating and maintenance costs for new engines that will decrease emissions by nearly 90 percent.
New standards from the Environmental Protection Agency, in effect January 2007, will require engines updated with advanced emission controls and will increase the cost of trucks distributors use for delivery.
Prices will likely go up about $5,000 for a medium-duty truck (Classes 3-7), and anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 for a Class 8 heavy-duty truck, says Jim Westlake, executive director of the American Truck Dealers, a division of the ...
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The cost to make medium- and heavy-duty truck engines is about to go up, thanks to new EPA standards. A purchase in the first quarter of 2007 might save some dollars if you're planning to update your fleet. Also be aware of increased operating and maintenance costs for new engines that will decrease emissions by nearly 90 percent.
New standards from the Environmental Protection Agency, in effect January 2007, will require engines updated with advanced emission controls and will increase the cost of trucks distributors use for delivery.
Prices will likely go up about $5,000 for a medium-duty truck (Classes 3-7), and anywhere from $8,000 to $12,000 for a Class 8 heavy-duty truck, says Jim Westlake, executive director of the American Truck Dealers, a division of the ...
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