This new law applys to off road engines but notes that, "Trucks and buses are the biggest source of diesel-generated particulate pollution".
http://cbs5.com/local/local_story_207235058.html
cbs5.com - Calif. Adopts Tough Diesel Emission Standards
As TomC mentioned earlier we may have less than 10 years before the state shuts down all the old 2 strokes. So it look like time to start salting away $$ for a new engine or sell the bus before a law targeting buses makes them really hard to sell.
Opinions or comments welcome.
As you see there are exemptions for low use and low HP engines. I have to believe that with our usage there may be some exemption available.
I have a diesel powered wood chipper, and it is exempt under this new law.
Additionally it noted that perhaps a particle trap might be enough as a retrofit for some engines. They are after the high use stuff.
loophole. register in a different state.
Here's the CARB press release: http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/nr072607.htm
One thing to note is they specifically word it to say that the on-road restrictions pertain to "fleets". California defines a "fleet" as two or more of a type of vehicle. Individuals who own a single Heavy-diesel vehicle will probably be exempt until the Berkley nutters put up the cash to "grant" an engine replacement (hell, I bought my bus for ~$1,500 - a new engine with the fancy shmancy engine computer is at least $15K installed).
No worries!
Cheers!
-Tim
The last time I was in California I swore I'd never go back, this is just one more re-inforcement to that decision.
Ed
Chicken
Whither it be the wind, or B.S. It all seems to blow east doesn't it? :(