The number of new ‘near-zero-emissions’ diesel trucks on the road increased 10.2% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum. These are trucks using advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years.
According HDT, DTF’s analysis of S&P Global Mobility TIPNet Vehicles in Operation Data as of December 2022, diesel dominates the trucking sector, and the population of near-zero-emissions diesel technology trucks is growing:
- They make up 57% of all commercial diesel trucks (Class 3-8) on the roads today. These trucks are equipped with particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction systems (SCR) that achieve near-zero levels of emissions. That’s a 10.2% increase in one year (2022 vs. 2021).
- 65.7% of all commercial diesel trucks (Class 3-8) on the road are 2007 and newer and are equipped with particulate filters so they achieve near-zero emissions for particulates.
« I’ve had a great opportunity to watch diesel’s trajectory from the late ’80s to where we are today, » Allen Schaeffer, DTF executive director, told HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park. « It’s been fantastic watching the technology evolve. We’re all reaping the benefits of cleaner air. »
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