INNOVATION IN DIESEL UNIT INJECTOR REMANUFACTURING: S-TRONIC MACHINE TECHNOLOGY AND THE U.S. MARKET
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https://doi.org/10.56238/levv16n53-037Keywords:
Remanufacturing, Diesel Injector Units, Trucking Industry, Competitiveness, SustainabilityAbstract
This study analyzes the feasibility of adopting S-Tronic remanufacturing technology for diesel injector units in the North American market, considering economic, technical, and regulatory aspects. A comparative analysis was conducted between the average costs of new replacement parts and high-precision remanufacturing processes already consolidated in Brazil and other Latin American countries, adapted to the U.S. context. The applied, exploratory, and quantitative methodology relied on secondary data from market reports, transportation statistics, and international trade databases. Results showed cost reductions exceeding 80%, increased technical reliability, and environmental benefits due to reduced component disposal. Furthermore, remanufacturing proved to mitigate risks associated with exchange rate volatility and import tariffs, strengthening the competitiveness of the U.S. trucking sector. It is concluded that S-Tronic technology is compatible with Clean Air Act standards and offers strategic potential to increase fleet availability, reduce dependence on imports, and align with current U.S. sustainability policies.
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