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From powering the back-up generators that give hospitals and operating rooms electricity within 10 seconds of a blackout to fueling military and disaster-relief vehicles, diesel is a key player in protecting our public health and safety.

Emergency Backup Power

Each second counts in the operating room, and diesel is a silent yet reliable partner to virtually every hospital across the country. No other energy source provides full-strength backup power within seconds of a failure by the primary electricity grid.

In the aftermath of 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita, diesel-powered equipment immediately went to work, aiding in rescue operations and clean up processes.  Diesel's work continues today as a partner in the rebuilding effort of New Orleans and its surrounding areas.  During the 2003 Northeast Blackout, diesel supplied the back-up power to keep critical services in operation.

Emergency Response

Call 911, and odds are that a piece of diesel-powered equipment will respond. Fire trucks, ambulances, and other rescue equipment all rely on diesel.

Homeland Security and Public Safety

Diesel vehicles play an important role in protecting our public safety and homeland security. Approximately one-third of the fuel consumed by the U.S. military each year is diesel. And, in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks, diesel-powered construction equipment played a major role in the recovery and cleanup operations.

Just what is clean diesel? Learn about the components of clean diesel technology from the engine to the fuel to the emissions control systems.