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30 June 2018 | AutoData LEGISLATION » EURO 6 To meet this new demand Umicore acquired, last year, the unit of Joinville, SC, of Haldor Topsoe, fromDanish origin, which produces catalysts of the SCR type. “Euro 6 needs all three types of catalysts toge- ther. In addition to this SCR unit we have in Americana the production of oxidation catalysts and filters so we can offer to the market the whole product range needed for the P8 with local manufacture.” DEADLINE HAS ALREADY PASSED He adds that “production lines are ready to provide for the P8 technology without higher investments, but it is very important that the regulation comes into force, with all its definitions so that automakers and suppliers meet the date. If the initial idea was five yearswe have alreadymissed that date and we run the risk of a postpone- ment to 2024, which may affect exports.” The engines’ manufacturer MWM is currentlyworkingwith a partner to launch Euro 6 in India and in Mexico. According to Cristian Malevic, director of the engines business unit, the biggest challenges are in the engine calibration and in the post- -treatment, the use of an additional particle filter and the emissions’ measurement in real cycle of operation, whichwill demand the use of portable equipment in combi- nation of routes and factors of use. “The investments for the acquisition of all the equipment are very significant, as well as the delivery time and the stabili- zation of results.” As his colleague from Volvo Malevic estimates that the new system tends to cost more than the previous one, but with reduced fuel consumption space or power density increase as compensation when compared to the passage from P5 to P7: “The difference of price will depend a lot on the comparison with Euro 5, of the ac- ting market, the vehicle segment and the company’s strategy, besides other factors.” In turn Cummins is also getting prepa- red to receive the Euro 6 in Brazil, taking advantage of a know-how acquired by engineers in China, the United States, India and England. According to Adriano Rishi, engineering director, “the new product will be different, searching for efficiency, to consumption reduction and initial cost”. He believes the biggest difficulty will be the integration of the system: “In Euro A DEAFENING SILENCE AutoData sought all of the country’s truck and bus manufacturers to talk about the Euro 6 theme. Only one company, Volvo, accepted the invitation. Disclousure/Volvo