Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
Model year 2013 and later vehicles meet requirements as specified by GHG14, GHG17 and GHG21 regulations, respectively. These vehicles are equipped with components that increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Components may include, but are not limited to, low-rolling resistance tires; aerodynamic devices such as hood, vehicle speed limiters; and idle shutdown timers.
A Vehicle Emission Control Information Label indicates compliance with emission regulations. See Fig.. Among other GHG relevant information the label indicates the emission model year of the vehicle. It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations.
Fig. 1, Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
Table 1, EPA Regulations
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EPA Regulations |
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Regulation |
Emissions Components |
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EPA07 (Reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to 1.1 g/bhp-hr, and particulate matter emissions to 0.01 g/bhp-hr) |
Aftertreatment device (ATD) containing a diesel particulate filter that traps soot and ash.* |
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EPA10 (Reduction of NOx emissions to 0.2 g/bhp-hr) |
EPA07-type ATD, with additional selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology that utilizes diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to convert NOx to nitrogen and water vapor. |
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GHG14 (Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions) |
Fuel efficiency components including, but not limited to, engines, tires, aerodynamic components, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards. |
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GHG17 |
Fuel efficiency components including, but not limited to, engines, tires, aerodynamic components, vehicle speed limiters, and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards. |
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GHG21 |
GHG14/17 components plus additional components including, but not limited to, transmissions, axles, predictive technologies, idle reduction technologies for vocational vehicles, tire pressure monitoring systems. |
Table 1, EPA Regulations
* Cummins, Detroit, and Mercedes-Benz ATD's are also equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst to break down pollutants.
Table 2, Emission Regulations by Model Year
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Emission Regulations by Model Year |
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Model Year |
Engine Regulation |
Vehicle Regulation |
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2007–2009 |
EPA07 |
N/A |
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2010–2012 |
EPA10 |
N/A |
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2013–2015 |
EPA10, GHG14 |
GHG14 |
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2016 |
EPA10, GHG17 |
GHG14 |
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2017–2020 |
EPA10, GHG17 |
GHG17 |
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2021–and later |
EPA10, GHG21 |
GHG21 |