April 22, 2008
Detroit Diesel Offers Free Upgrades for EPA ’07 Series 60 Customers
REDFORD, MI
– Detroit Diesel Corporation’s new software release will soon be available to
customers, free of charge, which will enhance the fuel economy of EPA ’07
Series 60 engines.
“Extensive
testing of the Series 60 has shown our particulate filter regeneration process
is more effective than originally anticipated,” said David Siler, director of
marketing for Detroit Diesel. “The fact that the filters are staying clean,
combined with some advancements in the regeneration software, allow us to
enhance the regeneration process to improve the fuel efficiency for the
engines.”
These
improvements, according to Detroit Diesel engineers, will increase fuel economy
by up to 2.5 percent.
In
addition to regeneration cycle modifications, Detroit Diesel also announced
no-charge features that can significantly enhance the vehicle’s shifting and
cruise control operations.
“Progressive
shifting, which limits engine speed during upshifting, can add additional
savings in fuel consumption,” Siler said. “Optimizing engine speed while in
cruise control can further enhance savings. Both of these features will be made
available to customers at no charge at the same time they come in for the
regeneration programming — making the trip to an authorized Detroit Diesel
facility well worthwhile.”
Fleet
owners and owner-operators can take advantage of the modifications and
associated fuel economy benefits by scheduling a visit to any Detroit Diesel
dealer or distributor to have their EPA ’07 Series 60 engine re-flashed at no
cost beginning Jul. 1, 2008. Any EPA ’07 Series 60 produced after Jul. 1, 2008,
will automatically be programmed for the modified regeneration cycle.
To find
out more about Detroit Diesel, visit www.detroitdiesel.com.