Volvo Trucks of North America (VTNA) has announced delivery of five US2010 compliant heavy-duty trucks for customer field trials. The VN trucks, delivered to Talon Logistics, are equipped with a combined EGR and SCR system along with a particlulate filter. Volvo will continue introducing 2010 model vehicles for customer testing and plans to increase the number in 2008.

This news follows Cummins' decision to pursue an EGR-only solution for US2010. With Volvo and Detroit Diesel opting for SCR, Caterpillar is left as the only Class-8 engine manufacturer with an undeclared 2010 emissions strategy. It is thought that Caterpillar will attempt follow Cummins' example and build on its 2007 ACERT cooled EGR technology. Caterpillar has said that if possible it will avoid using SCR and will continue to develop alternative technologies until the last possible moment.