DTNA to Offer Detroit Diesel Engines to US Manufacturers

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced today it will start offering bus and coach manufacturers Detroit Diesel engines, marking it's re-entry onto the American market as a supplier and the official step taken by DTNA to increase its hold on this segment of the market.

“By offering Detroit Diesel engines to independent bus and coach manufacturers in the U.S., we want to further strengthen the leading position that Detroit Diesel has occupied in the North American commercial vehicle industry for the past 50 years,” Martin Daum, DTNA CEO said in a release.

“MCI is pleased to hear about Detroit Diesel’s re-engagement and future support of our industry,” Terry Loewen, Motor Coach Industries (MCI) Powertrain Systems Manager added. “Detroit Diesel had been an important supplier to MCI for many years, and we’re delighted that this company, which has been a leader in the bus engine segment for many years, is returning to this market.”

“We have worked with Detroit Diesel for many years, and we welcome their re-engagement in our industry,” Dave Leach, Greyhound CEO concluded.

DTNA's Detroit Diesel engines are built to meet EPA 2010 emissions standard. All DD13, DD15, and DD16 heavy-duty diesel engines feature the SCR technology better known as BlueTec, allowing future customers to achieve a five percent economy that the corresponding EPA 2007 technology, Daimler says. Even if it appears small, the fuel economy is essential in meeting the new requirements.