OUR

CLEANER, GREENER EURO IV COMPLIANT

DIESEL ENGINES - WHY YOUR NEXT NEW
TRUCK SHOULD BE A NEW GENERATION ISUZU.

“One-sixth of the
particulate matter
standard met by other
Japanese trucks.”
Meeting Australian emissions standards - 2008

Diesel engine production for commercial vehicle ranking

537,850

Mercedes 513,527

Toyota Motors 423,447

Mitsubishi Motors 389,410

PSA 308,377

Ford Motors 280,301

Hyundai Motors 235,536 Source: Power Systems Research

Year: CY2005
Renault 188,747 Fuel: Diesel Only

Volkswagen 83,332
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
Ranking of DE production for CV (Vans, Pickups, LCV, MD, HD only)

Air quality gases and greenhouse gases

Below are two lists of gases commonly referred to when discussing exhaust emissions. Diesel engines produce relatively low CO and hydrocarbons
such as methane, so manufacturers’ efforts are focused on reducing NOx (combination of Nitrogen Dioxide and Nitrous Oxide) and PM.
Air quality gases: Greenhouse gases (GHG):
s Particulate Matter (PM) s Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
s Ozone (O3) s Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
s Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) s Methane (CH4)
s Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) s Ozone-depleting
substances like Hydro Fluoro Carbons (HFCs)
120%
s Carbon Monoxide (CO)
The chart to the right shows the substantial reduction in levels of NOx and PM 100%
NOx
emissions from pre-Euro I standards to Euro IV levels achieved by the latest Isuzu
engines. 80% PM

As you can see:

60%
s NOx is 80% lower
40%
s PM levels are 98% lower
20%

1. Greater than 3.5 tonne GVM 2. Source: Power Systems Research 3. Based on comparative
in-house Australian testing by Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) 4. Isuzu Motors, Japan, test results 0%
5. Based on comparative in-house Australian testing by Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) 6. When 1995 2000 2005 2010
comparing the limit values of each standard according to respective transient test cycles. Claim
is conservative; actual results between engines may vary. For example, the New Generation Isuzu
engines with DPD filter achieve levels LESS than the Euro IV PM limit, giving an improved result. Source: Official UN ECE R83/05 (EuroIV) figures
Euro, US and Japanese Standards

a se es e e s
0.4

0.35 ADR 70
308,377
ADR 70 Euro 1
0.3 EPA ‘91

0.25

0.2

0.15
compared to new Isuzu trucks sold 1995
PM (Particle Matter)

ADR 80/02 ADR 80/00 US EPA ‘98

or earlier. New Generation Isuzu trucks US EPA ‘04
0.1
emit approximately 30% less NOx than ADR 80/00
the previous models, or about 80% less Euro 3
0.05
than new trucks sold in 1995. NOx is one Euro 5

of the main contributors to acid rain. Japan NLT 05 ADR 80/02 Euro4
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Benefits of the Euro IV NOx (Nitrogen Oxides)
New Generation Isuzu

Isuzu Motors’ commitment to reducing our impact on the environment is a genuine and passionate
one, as is indicated by the progress above, and yet despite the impressive environmental credentials
of the New Generation SiTEC Series II engines, remarkably they offer more power and torque than their
predecessors, and yet use less fuel; in fact the latest 2008 Isuzu trucks are up to 10% more fuel efficient
than the superseded models4.
With the New Generation Isuzu the balance between power and efficiency has been optimised, and Isuzu’s
stated objective clearly met with regard to minimising environmental impact, through the provision of
cleaner new trucks.

Isuzu engine technology – how does Isuzu do it?

In developing the new SiTEC Series II engines powering the New Generation Isuzu range, Isuzu Clean Air
Solutions (I-CAS) technology has been applied, to meet environmental requirements. I-CAS achieves an
integration of three key technologies to improve emissions and increase efficiency.
I-CAS includes ‘in-cylinder’ combustion optimisation technology, the very latest in exhaust after-treatment processes and the most advanced
in-house developments in electronic control technology.
All engines are turbocharged, air to air intercooled and feature high-pressure common rail injection, advanced cooled EGR (Exhaust Gas
Recirculation) systems, variable geometry system (VGS) turbochargers and a unique Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) exhaust after treatment.

Isuzu engine technology summary:

s Isuzu Clean Air Solutions (I-CAS) s Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems with minimum of
s Overhead camshaft (OHC) design two coolers
- Improved efficiency and less parts than older pushrod designs - Reduces Nitrogen Oxides by cooling the combustion temperature
s Advanced electronic control, featuring Isuzu’s own “Transtron”
T s Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD)
engine control units (ECUs) - Filters up to 95% of the Particulate Matter produced by the engine 4
- Greater engine efficiency and power with less fuel usage s High pressure electronic common rail fuel injection system
s 4-valves per cylinder - Provides constant high pressure to all cylinders.
- Better “breathing” and allows an ideal, central location for the injector High pressure injection = smaller droplets of fuel
= better mixing with air = more efficient combustion
s Variable geometry system (VGS) turbochargers
- Producing improved torque at low revs and eliminates the need
for a waste-gate
Isuzu’s DPD difference

The truck’s engine control unit (ECU) continually monitors the condition of the ceramic filter and under most operating conditions,
regenerates the filter automatically without the driver even knowing. However, in some circumstances (rarely encountered in typical
Australian conditions), the filter will require manual regeneration.

DPD - Manual regeneration

Where the truck’s operating temperature does not reach the required level for automatic regeneration, generally due to a combination of
short distances travelled and the truck’s engine being frequently turned on and off, manual regeneration may be required.
The DPD warning lamp in the instrument cluster will begin to flash slowly alerting that manual regeneration will be required within the next
60 to 100 kilometres, depending on model.
Within this distance, the driver will need to engage the manual regeneration cycle - stop the truck, keep the engine idling and press the DPD
button. Regeneration takes about 20 minutes, during which time the truck must remain stationary.

SiTEC Series II Real World Testing: Example Greenhouse Gas reductions

For every litre of diesel burned in an engine, 2.68 kg of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is produced. So, to identify the type of greenhouse gas savings
you can expect to see in real vehicles, following are three examples, based on results achieved during direct comparison tests conducted by
Isuzu in Australia:
2008 NLR 200 versus 2005 NKR 200:
- NLR 200 returned a 10% fuel saving over equivalent previous model NKR 200
- If annual distance is 40,000 km, then over 1,600 kg of CO2 is saved per annum5
2008 FRR 500 versus 2006 FRR 500:
- 2008 FRR500 returned a 5% fuel saving over previous model FRR 500
- If annual distance is 60,000 km, then 2,090 kg of CO2 is saved per annum5
2008 FVL 1400 versus 2006 FVL 1400:
- 2008 FVL 1400 returned a 5% fuel saving over previous model FVL 1400
- If annual distance is 100,000 km, then 4,556kg CO2 is saved per annum5

So why choose a New Generation 2008 model Isuzu?

s Cleanest conventional diesel engines of all the Japanese manufacturers

s Produces as little as one sixth the PM standard met by its Japanese competitors6
s Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, primarily CO2
s Lower fuel consumption than previous Isuzu models
s Increased power and torque
s The ethical choice - the environment is extremely precious and if we are to save it for our next generations to enjoy
then we all have a responsibility to do what we can to preserve it.
April 2008. ARK0311