Description
Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) help reduce emissions from refuse vehicles, but the regeneration required to keep them functioning can introduce operational tradeoffs that are easy to overlook.
Because refuse trucks operate in low-speed, stop-and-go conditions, they may require active regeneration more frequently than vehicles operating at sustained highway speeds. These events consume additional fuel, take vehicles out of productive operation, and can temporarily alter emissions performance.
This report examines the frequency, fuel use, time requirements, costs, and emissions associated with active DPF regeneration and considers how those impacts scale across the waste collection fleet. It also explores how parked versus driving regeneration can produce different emissions profiles, highlighting the role that duty cycle and operating practices play in overall performance.
Download the full report to understand the operational and emissions implications of active DPF regeneration and what they could mean for refuse fleet management.
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