Emerging Technologies

An emerging technology is defined as an emissions control technology that has not been certified or verified by EPA or CARB, but for which an approvable application and test plan for verification have been submitted. An emerging technology should be close to being, if not already, commercially available.

A technology may not qualify as an emerging technology if it is essentially the same as one that has been verified or used in certification.

Factors considered in determining if a technology is emerging include but are not limited to:

• General technology operation and design

• Complexity of the technology when integrated in OEM vs. retrofit applications

• Engine out emission characteristics

• Engine and technology use in different sectors, (highway, nonroad, locomotive, marine, etc)

• Other factors that create unique technology or operational requirements

Examples:

• Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
• Hybrid Energy Systems
• Oil Monitoring
• Alternative Propulsion Systems