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For decades, diesel engines — prized for their durability and pulling power — have dominated broad segments of the heavy truck and equipment markets. As gasoline prices rose in the 1970s, diesels made quick inroads in light-duty markets as well.

Fleet managers across the board have been keeping a careful eye on proposed and existing clean air regulations that restrict sulfur levels in diesel fuel and impose more stringent emissions standards on heavy-duty engines.