Recent Events:

Clean Diesel on the Rise
German American Chamber of Commerce New York, NY
March 28, 2013

Only 2.6% of cars in the U.S. are powered by diesel engines, compared to 55% in Europe, according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). But that is set to change as automakers look to boost fuel economy in order to meet the federally mandated rating of 54.5 mpg in 2025.   What are the challenges in the U.S. compared to Europe? 

Keynote

- Allen Schaeffer - Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum 

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Role of Backup Generators in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief and Recovery
Webinar - Online
March 18, 2013

Interruptions of electrical power, even of short duration, create situations that imperil public health and safety.  Emergency generators must be able to provide reliable, immediate and full strength electric power when there is a failure of the primary power supply system.  This free webinar will provide an understanding of the basic issues surrounding the use of emergency backup power systems, technology and fuel choices, operating conditions, and case studies.  

Speakers will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Infrastructure Threat and Risk Analysis Center (HITRAC) and leading product, system and field experts representing Caterpillar and Cummins Power Generation.

Who should attend?  Federal, state and local policymakers; elected officials; emergency planners; property managers; business owners; and media.

 What will this webinar address?

• What technologies are available to provide emergency backup electrical power?
• What are the differences between technologies?
• What are the limitations on use of each of these technologies?
• What lessons have we learned in the recent Superstorm Sandy about backup generators?

 

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Washington Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
January 31, 2013 - February 10, 2013

The Diesel Technology Forum exhibited in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway which presented the very latest in thinking, technology, design, innovation, alternative fuel solutions, automotive safety and state-of-the-art prototypes. DTF's exhibit featured information on all of the diesel vehicles that are currently available in the U.S.

Pictures from the 2013 Washington Auto Show:

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Disasters and Environment Exhibition
Atrium of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC
January 15 - 17, 2013

Diesel technology plays a unique role in preparedness, responsiveness, and resilience of communities to environmental disasters of all types. DTF exhibited at the conference and displayed a diesel generator to discuss clean diesel's role in protecting public health and safety and disaster response and recovery.

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Perils and Prospects of an "All of the Above" Approach to the Energy Future
Newseum, Knight Broadcast Studio, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
June 20, 2012

President Obama has said he supports expanded domestic oil and gas production as part of an "all of the above" strategy designed to promote energy independence. But Republicans accuse the president of promulgating unnecessary regulations, moving too slow to increase domestic production, and picking winners and losers in support of green technologies while de-emphasizing readily-available resources.

Can we decrease America's energy costs while reducing our dependency on foreign oil? How does the Administration's fuel and energy efficiency standards impact industry, consumers and the environment? And, how do domestic fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal and natural gas fit in the President's energy strategy?

Join National Journal as we explore how striking the right balance between green technologies and existing energy sources could impact America's energy future and the U.S.

 Hashtag: #NJEnergyFuture

Video Archive of Event:

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New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California
Sacramento, CA
February 28, 2012

From commercial trucks to farm tractors, marine vessels and construction equipment, diesel engines power technologies which play a significant role in key sectors of California's economy, contributing over $13 billion annually. New Technology Diesel Engines of all kinds now incorporate the latest in emissions control technology and have near-zero emissions and play a key role in helping meet California's future clean air and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

The "New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California" Showcase on February 28, 2012 was a street-side outdoor public event adjacent to the Cal EPA headquarters building on 11th Street in Sacramento, between H and I streets. Displays included New Technology Diesel vehicles, engines and equipment, and technical engine stand displays.

See below for video, photos, and technology on display at the showcase. Read the press release from the event here.

Walt Shaw of CBS Radio Sacramento interviews with Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum and Tana Utley, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Product Development and Global Technology, Caterpillar Inc.:

Video highlights from the New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Showcase

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Opening remarks by: Mary D. Nichols
Chairman, California Air Resources Board
New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Press Conference

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Watch the full New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Press Conference
The press conference featured representatives from CARB, DTF, EMA as well as senior executives from leading clean diesel OEMs.

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Photos from the New Technology Diesel - Clean Air for California Showcase

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Technology on display included:

• 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
• 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
• 2012 Ram 2500 with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel
• AGCO Challenger MT 600D Tractor
• CAT 966K Wheel Loader
• CAT AP1000E Paver
• Cummins 2010 ISX15 Engine
• Cummins Aftertreatment System
• Detroit^TM DD13 Engine
• Donaldson NXF Emissions System
• John Deere 7215R Tractor
• John Deere 872GP Motor Grader
• MACK® Pinnacle^TM SmartWay^TM Model Truck
• MTU 12V2000 Tier 4i Engine
• Volvo Penta TAD1362VE Tier 4i Engine
• Volvo Penta SCR Aftertreatment Display

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Other activities included:

Chairman's Technology Forum: On the morning of the event, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a Chairman's Technology Forum on diesel health research.  

See video and presentations from the Chairman's Technology Forum below:

Speaker: Jacob D. McDonald, PhD, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute 

Presentation: Biological Response to Inhaled 2007 Compliant Diesel Emissions

Speaker: John C. Wall, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Cummins Inc.

Presentation: New Technology Diesel Engines - Exhaust Emission Control and Animal Toxicology Study 

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2012 Washington Auto Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
January 27, 2012 - February 5, 2012

In this era of sky-high gasoline prices, Americans are increasingly looking to fuel-efficient diesel as a solution to help alleviate their pain at the pump. And because today’s diesel vehicles are also clean, quiet and fun-to-drive, many consumers are learning diesel is an environmentally conscious option that does not sacrifice power or performance.

Allen Schaffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, talked about diesel-powered cars at the Washington Auto Show with C-SPAN.

 

Pictures from the 2012 Washington Auto Show:

Learn more about diesel cars, trucks & SUVs

Buy a Clean Diesel Vehicle! 

A new generation of clean diesel cars, light trucks and SUVs is now available and offer consumers a new choice in fuel-efficient and low-emissions technology. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is clean, quiet and fun to drive.

See a list of all the Clean Diesel Vehicles Currently Available in the U.S.

Fuel Savings Calculator

Ever wonder how much you could save by switching to a fuel-efficient clean diesel vehicle?  Use our Fueel Savings Calculator on the right to calculate your fuel savings if you drove a clean diesel vehicle.

Diesel Fuel Locator

Clean diesel fuel is now available at more than half of all service stations (over 50,000 locations). Find a diesel station near you!

Learn more about clean diesel and join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum.

Read about our participation in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway exhibit here: Diesel Technology Forum to Showcase Clean Diesel Technology as Part of "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" Exhibit at 2012 Washington Auto Show

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Delivered by Clean Diesel Power

November 5, 2011 - December 6, 2011

On November 5, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2011 began to make its way from California to a December 6th, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree and all of its ornaments are being transported by the latest in heavy-duty clean diesel technology and sponsored by DTF and DTF members BOSCH, Volvo Group and Mack Trucks Inc. Diesel moves approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Whether it's a delivery truck bringing you a package, a freight truck rolling down the highway carrying a huge Christmas tree, or a train carrying coal, merchandise and automobiles, you can bet there's a diesel engine working hard behind the scenes. Follow the progress of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree on DTF's Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum to get updates along the way as clean diesel power delivers the holiday spirit to Washington, DC.

Track the progress of the tree as it makes it way the Stanislaus National Forest in California to its arrival in Washington, DC on November 28 and its lighting in front of the U.S. Capitol on December 6 at trackthetree.com.

Read DTF's press release -2011 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Now En Route to Washington, DC Via Clean Diesel Technology.

A cheerfully decorated Smartway-certified Mack Pinnacle Axle Back sleeper model heavy-duty truck is trekking cross-country this holiday season with the 65-foot white fir tree in tow. Read Mack's press release - The Bulldog Brings Holiday Cheer to Our Nation's Capitol.

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Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy

September 28, 2011

The Diesel Technology Forum released a new economic study, "Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy: Providing High-Paying Jobs, Exports and Long-Term Productivity Gains in the Nation's Fundamental Sectors", authored by Aspen Environmental Group and M. Cubed which quantifies the diesel industry's current contribution to the economy and its evolution as a sustainable, green, high value added industry.

For more infomation about the report and the event, visit www.dieselforum.org/economicreport.

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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit

August 8 - 11, 2011

Diesel Technology Forum Hosted Energy Policy Summit Keynote Luncheon for National Conference of State Legislatures - August 8th in San Antonio. Read the DTF press release.

Monday, August 8, 2011 

State Legislators See and Hear about Clean Diesel’s Contribution to Greener Transportation

Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, addressed more than 100 state legislators on diesel’s contribution to cleaner transportation at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2011 Energy Policy Summit in San Antonio. The presentation was given as part of a sponsored luncheon amidst a diverse display of clean diesel vehicles ranging from cars and pickup trucks to a motor grader and a diesel hybrid school bus.

Underpinning diesel’s advantages is its inherent superior energy density compared to other fuels such as gasoline, natural gas and renewable fuels. Schaeffer noted that this, together with diesel’s low emissions, durability, efficiency and availability, meant that clean diesel would play a strong role in establishing a sustainable energy future.  He added that the growing use of hybrid technologies and renewable diesel fuels in concert with diesel engines would enable significant savings in petroleum consumption and CO2 emissions. 

With a new Ram 3500 Laramie pickup truck beside him, Schaeffer showed how the purchase of heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks sold from 2003-2007 would save 37 times more CO2 emissions and 25 times more fuel than would be saved by the number of Prius purchases during these same four years.  He noted that there was no one silver bullet, but rather several silver technology pellets that would all contribute to the realization of a greener transportation future; however the lack of available alternatives, particularly in the construction, locomotive and marine sectors, would mean that clean diesel technology would be part of our transportation system for the foreseeable future.  

Allen Schaeffer’s Presentation – Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener 

Wednesday, August 10

Clean Diesel Delivers Lunch to State Legislators

The Diesel Technology Forum hosted a Texas barbecue lunch for state legislators in the shadow of several clean diesel vehicles during the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Annual Legislative Summit in San Antonio, TX .   More than 3.000 attendees were on hand to see the vehicles and learn about the changes in diesel technology.

Legislators, legislatives staff and their guests were treated to a variety of clean diesel technology including a Thomas Built Buses Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus; a Caterpillar Motor Grader; a Peterbilt truck with a Cummins 2010 ISX15 engine; a Deere Gator 4x4 Diesel;  a Volkswagen Jetta TDI and the newest heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks from Ford, GM and Chrysler.  This display complemented the John Deere Row Crop Tractor which many legislators had already enjoyed climbing into at DTF’s exhibit hall booth.

Several attendees took advantage of the rare opportunity to sit in the roomy new Peterbilt Class 8 tractor or the snazzy little 4x4 diesel Gator.  They learned about each vehicles’ fuel economy and emissions benefits, with many using their newfound knowledge to answer a quiz for the possibility of winning a $100 fuel card.  Although one legislator confessed, “I’d rather win that pretty new 2011 GMC Sierra truck.”  With Texas being the home of the largest number of diesel pickup trucks in the country, he added, “this could help boost our fuel economy numbers back home.”

Technology at NCSL Included:

2011 Ford F-250 XL

2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD

2011 RAM 3500 Laramie with 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Cat® 140M2 Motor Grader

Cummins 2010 ISX15 Clean Diesel Engine/Peterbuilt Truck

John Deere 8260R Row-Crop Tractor

Deere Gator XUV 855D 4x4 Diesel

John Deere 8260R Row-Crop Tractor

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2e Diesel-Electric Hybrid School Bus

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Driving Home the Point: Reducing Consumer Petroleum Use with Diesel Vehicles

July 8, 2011

Today’s heavy-duty trucks are 98 percent cleaner than those made 10 years ago and this same technology is being phased in across all diesel applications, but more is being done.  Industry is working with DOE’s SuperTruck program to increase heavy-duty vehicle efficiency through improved aerodynamics and a suite of engine technology improvements.  High fuel economy gains are driving demand for diesel hybrid buses, making them the technology of choice for many of the country’s top transit districts.  Even many work trucks found in communities across the country are integrating hybrid technologies to reduce fuel consumption.  Four speakers explained how  R&D investments are bringing more efficient technologies to market for use in truck fleets.

Speakers Included:  

Anthony Greszler, Vice President, Engineering, Volvo Powertrain 

Technologies for Improving Truck Fuel Efficiency & Reducing CO2

Wayne Eckerle, Vice President, Research & Technology, Cummins Inc.

Engine Contribution Toward Reducing Nation’s Fuel Consumption

Jack Saum, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Beltway International, LLC 

Positive Intentions Can Have Unintended Consequences

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Reducing Petroleum Use on the Road and at the Jobsite

June 17, 2011

Today’s heavy-duty trucks are 98 percent cleaner than those made 10 years ago and this same technology is being phased in across all diesel applications, but more is being done.  Industry is working with DOE’s SuperTruck program to increase heavy-duty vehicle efficiency through improved aerodynamics and a suite of engine technology improvements.  High fuel economy gains are driving demand for diesel hybrid buses, making them the technology of choice for many of the country’s top transit districts.  Even many work trucks found in communities across the country are integrating hybrid technologies to reduce fuel consumption.  Four speakers explained how  R&D investments are bringing more efficient technologies to market for use in truck fleets.

Speakers Included:  

Anthony Greszler, Vice President, Engineering, Volvo Powertrain 

Technologies for Improving Truck Fuel Efficiency & Reducing CO2

Wayne Eckerle, Vice President, Research & Technology, Cummins Inc.

Engine Contribution Toward Reducing Nation’s Fuel Consumption

Jack Saum, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Beltway International, LLC 

Positive Intentions Can Have Unintended Consequences

Jason Mathers, Project Manager, Environmental Defense Fund 

Reducing Petroleum Use on the Road and at the Jobsite 

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Congressional Briefing Series: Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption

June 13, 2011

Making Transportation and Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption 

 

Diesel engines have been the cornerstone of key sectors of the U.S. economy – transportation, manufacturing, mining and farming – for over half a century.  Diesel technology has continuously improved, virtually eliminating emissions from today’s heavy-duty diesel trucks.  Although today’s diesel engines still run primarily on diesel fuel, these needs are being reduced through engine and vehicle enhancements, application of hybrid technologies and greater use of renewable diesel fuels.  Most importantly, these technologies will be available more quickly and at less cost than others that require significant infrastructure investments.

This three-part luncheon series discussed how commercial availability of renewable diesel fuel and further fuel economy enhancements such as those currently underway in DOE’s vehicle technologies program make diesel technology a smart, high-value, low-cost investment for reducing America’s dependence on petroleum.

View photos from the Congressional Briefing Series: 

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Fueling the Future in a Green Economy

May 13, 2011

Over the last several years, petroleum diesel fuel has become increasingly cleaner as sulfur levels were reduced, similar to taking the lead out of gasoline. It is also becoming more expensive, making the switch to renewable fuels one which will provide both environmental and economic benefits. This briefing looked at diesel fuel demand and prices, the growing use of biodiesel along the I-75 corridor running from Michigan to Florida, and the development of next generation, commercially available, drop-in renewable diesel fuel.

A near-capacity room of Congressional staff members, industry and energy representatives gathered on Capitol Hill to hear a diverse group of speakers – including U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett – discuss clean diesel technology and renewable diesel’s role in “Fueling the Future in a Green Economy.”

The three-part Congressional luncheon series focusing on making U.S. transportation and goods movement more fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly was hosted by the Diesel Technology Forum.  The luncheon series will closely examine how commercial availability of renewable diesel fuel and further fuel economy enhancements such as those currently underway in the U.S. Department of Energy’s vehicle technologies program make diesel technology a smart, high-value, low-cost investment for reducing America’s dependence on petroleum.

At the May 13th event, Rep. Bartlett, the co-chairman of the House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, opened with remarks about his long standing commitment toward developing renewable energy sources for America’s energy security.  He also stressed the importance of educating Congress and the American public about the need for a comprehensive energy program.

Rep. Bartlett and staff member Lisa Wright are working closely with the Forum in developing the briefing series and informing other Congressional members and staff about the events.

Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer, moderated the briefing and also gave a presentation about clean diesel technology, the significant reduction in emissions it provides, and diesel’s role in a sustainable energy future through greater use of  diesel hybrid and renewable diesel technology.

Terrence Higgins of Hart Energy Consulting gave a detailed presentation entitled “Clean Diesel Fuel: Demand, Prices, Availability and Advantages”.  Higgins outlined the findings of a Hart Energy study conducted for the Diesel Technology Forum, noting that global demand for diesel fuel would grow much faster than demand for gasoline and that refiners were accounting for this growth in their expansion plans.  He concluded diesel would play a significant role in the emergence of the green energy economy because of diesel fuel’s unique attributes – its energy density, low-sulfur content, widespread availability and compatibility with biofuels.

Charise Stephens, the Executive Director of the Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition, spoke about the “I 75 Green Corridor Project” which has the goal of establishing I?75 as the nation’s longest biofuels corridor.  To accomplish this, several Clean Cities Coalitions are installing enough E85 and B20 pumps to allow travel from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Miami, FL on those fuels.  So far, Stephens said four stations were completed in Lexington, Atlanta, Gainesville and Miami.  She also highlighted the importance of biodiesel in reducing emissions and dependence on foreign oil.

Joel Velasco, Senior Vice President for Amyris – the Forum’s newest member – discussed Amyris’ role as an integrated renewable products company focused on providing sustainable alternatives to a broad range of petroleum-based products. Amyris’ emergence in renewable fuels came about in 2005 as they worked to develop a lower cost, consistent supply of artemisinin, a key malaria drug component.  Using a similar formula based on biomass sugars, Amyris developed hydro-carbon petroleum replacements. The company’s renewable diesel has been approved by EPA for 35 percent blends.

Speakers Included: 

Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum 

Using Renewable Fuels and Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum Consumption

Terrence Higgins, Executive Director, Refining & Special Studies, Hart Energy Consulting

Clean Diesel Fuel: Demand, Prices, Availability and Advantages

Charise Stephens, Executive Director, Middle Georgia Clean Cities Coalition 

I-75 Green Corridor Project – Helping America Diversify its Fuels

Joel Velasco, Senior Vice President, Amyris

Renewable Diesel:  Fueling the Future in a Green Economy