Creation of NTE
NTE standards were created by the EPA as a result of a consent decree between the EPA and several major diesel engine manufacturers. These manufacturers included Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mack, Mack's parent company Renault Vehicles Industriels, and Volvo Truck Corp. These manufacturers were accused of violating the Clean Air Act by installing devices that defeat emission controls. As part of the resulting consent decree settlement with the EPA, these manufacturers were assessed heavy fines and were subjected to new emissions standards which included NTE.
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