US automotive firm International Truck and Engine Corporation (ITEC) has announced its 2007 diesel models will be fully compliant with the projected 2007 emissions requirements.

The company says that it has developed a strategy that will see it deliver a complete line of engines that offer emissions reduction technology, harnessing the efficacy of catalysts and particle filters, whilst also using new technology to combat pollution.

“It is feasible to reduce in-cylinder emissions of NOx to a level that reduces the burden on aftertreatment in meeting the 2007 federal emissions standard,” explained Patrick Charbonneau, International vice president, regulatory and technology affairs. To Navistar.

Significantly, International also says it will meet the 2007 NOx standards without the use of NOx adsorber technology.

International brand vehicles will meet the 2007 PM emission standard through the use of diesel particulate filters.

Manufacturers are currently deciding how best to meet emissions control requirements, with pgm-based catalytic technology competing with other possible solutions.

International says further decisions on how to approach reductions will be finalised by the end of the month.