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Article: Cat ACERTS itself: claims no loss of fuel economy. (Equipment & Maintenance).(Caterpillar introduces Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology engines)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Commercial Carrier Journal
- Article date:
- May 1, 2003
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Caterpillar has officially launched its ACERT (Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology) engines. The company claims the technology meets clean air standards without the use of exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR). ACERT will be available across Cat's product line by the end of the year.
The engines feature a double turbo system, an air management system designed for maximum combustion efficiency, a new fuel system and new electronics. It also employs an exhaust aftertreatment system already in use on other Cat engines.
The engines will weigh ...