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Diesel Power: Hartge Tunes BMW's X1 Diesel Crossover (Motor Trend) - Sep 09, 2010 - Motor Trend Magazine

German tuner Hartge has already treated the diesel CUV to a mild cosmetic and performance makeover.

13 Indiana Companies, School Systems Get Diesel Funds (Associated Press) - Sep 09, 2010 - BusinessWeek

Thirteen Indiana businesses and school systems are changing their diesel vehicle fleets to improve air quality.

Forthcoming Study Finds Gap Between Expectations And Reality Of Electric Cars (Climatewire) - Sep 09, 2010 - Climatewire

Experts also say that it's not clear how quickly improvements in battery technology will shrink the cost gap between plug-in cars and gasoline or diesel-driven vehicles, making predictions risky for this technology.

Diesels Challenge Hybrids For Efficiency, Low Emissions (EE Times) - Sep 07, 2010 - EE Times

Looking at the fuel efficiency of currently available or shortly announced hybrid-electric vehicles, you would be surprised that this fuel efficiency can be pretty closely matched by a modern diesel engine using state-of-the-art direct fuel injection systems and an electronically controlled and well optimized motor control unit. The big difference comes with the price "bump up" for the technology that the buyer pays.

Gas Cars Could Get 74 M.P.G. By 2035, Researcher Says (The New York Times) - Sep 03, 2010 - The New York Times

The report gets its “technological optimism” from such improvements as turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engines, efficient diesels, improved hybrid drives, lightweight steel and other materials.

UK Motorists' Cost Motivations Delivering Environmental Bonus (Datamonitor) - Sep 02, 2010 - Datamonitor

Diesel engines' inherent fuel efficiency comes from their design and are capable of emitting significantly less CO2 per kilometer than their petrol-based alternatives.

Oklahoma House Panel Looks Into Need For Generators In Assisted Living Centers (The Oklahoman) - Sep 01, 2010 - The Oklahoman

"We have ice storms on a regular basis as well as tornadoes, floods that will affect power and we've got to make sure that these facilities like this are prepared just like hospitals because they are taking care of frail Oklahomans," Rep. Joe Dorman said.

Diesel vehicles 'greener' than battery-powered models 1st September 2010 - Sep 01, 2010

Diesel cars are more environmentally friendly than their lithium-ion battery counterparts, according to a new study. Swiss government research lab EMPA conducted tests which showed that the manufacture and disposal of batteries presents no obstacle to the concept of electric-powered motoring. However, the group also concluded that there is also a major eco-burden involved in the burning of coal or gas to produce electricity which is not required by diesel vehicles.

Could Mazdaspeed 3 Go Diesel? - Aug 31, 2010 - Reuters

Mazda, an automaker that prizes itself on its youthfulness, is considering adding a diesel engine to the Mazdaspeed 3.

North American Diesel Vehicle Sales To Triple by 2016, Research Firm Says (Green Car Advisor) - Aug 31, 2010 - Green Car Advisor

Sales of more powerful, quieter diesels in North America tripled in 2009, and, in December, Audi's clean-diesel A3 TDI hatchback, which gets an EPA-rated 42 miles per gallon on the highway, was named the 2010 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal magazine at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Officials Hope Residents Eat Up Southern Fried Fuel Initiative (WACH-TV) - Aug 30, 2010 - WACH-TV (Columbia, SC)

Midlands Biofuels converting used cooking oil into bid-diesel.

Audi To "More Than Double" Its Lineup Of Clean Diesel Models In U.S. - Aug 30, 2010

Audi U.S.A’s chief marketing officer, Scott Keogh, revealed the company’s diesel dreams in a recent interview with Green Car Advisor. Keogh unveiled that Audi expects to, “more than double our existing diesel portfolio in the next year or so” and added that the TDI engine is “definitely a part of the growth and success we’re having in the [U.S.] marketplace.”

Warren Brown Reviews The 2011 BMW 335d (The Washington Post) - Aug 29, 2010 - The Washington Post

The driving beauty of advanced diesel engines, featuring direct-fuel-injection technology, overwhelms all. That's especially the case in the 335d, where BMW offers an improved turn on the direct-fuel-injection theme.

Improving Diesel Technology (E - The Environmental Magazine) - Aug 28, 2010 - E - The Environmental Magazine

Where diesel fuel really shines over gasoline is improved fuel economy thanks to its higher “energy density”: Diesel contains more power per liter than gasoline. Today’s diesel engines have 20-40 percent better fuel economy than their gasoline counterparts.

Changes Will Hopefully Boost Metro Ridership (Editorial - The Daily Nonpareil) - Aug 28, 2010 - The Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, IA)

“They are the cleanest vehicles ever produced,” said Metro spokesperson Linda Barritt. The 2010 Clean-Burn Ultra Diesel Fuel engines will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 95 percent while using 29,000 fewer gallons of fuel annually compared to older buses.

Win Diesel (Charleston Post and Courier) - Aug 28, 2010 - Post and Courier (Charleston, SC)

Automakers overcoming skepticism to bring out fuel-efficient diesel cars, powerful trucks

Japan Announces World’s First Solar-Powered Public Bus (Inhabitat) - Aug 27, 2010 - Inhabitat

The Sanyo-designed bus is a hybrid diesel-electric vehicle

2011 Volkswagen Jetta - Aug 26, 2010 - CNET

But there will soon be a 2011 Jetta with a 2-liter direct injection turbocharged engine, Volkswagen's TSI, along with a diesel, TDI version.

Unique Vehicle Emissions Testing Lab Puts Penn State In Driver's Seat - Aug 25, 2010 - Penn State Live

The emissions testing facility is housed in the 10,000-square-foot Vehicle Testing Laboratory at the Larson Institute's test track.

Your Tax Dollars at Work: Argonne Lab's Diesel Research (Cars.com) - Aug 24, 2010 - Cars.com

As automakers introduce more diesel-powered cars in the U.S., scientists at Argonne National Laboratory are working on ways to improve diesels.

Editorial: Diesel Upgrades Help Everyone Breath Easier (The Record Searchlight - Redding, CA) - Aug 23, 2010 - The Record Searchlight

These diesel buses, far from spewing black clouds of soot, run as clean as compressed natural gas — long the benchmark of a low-pollution engine.

Johnson Matthey SCRT® System First Emission Control Technology Verified by EPA for On-Road Vehicle NOx Reduction - Aug 23, 2010 - PR Newswire

Innovative, Urea-Based Retrofit Technology Reduces NOx by 70%; Cuts CO, HC and PM Emissions By More Than 90%

Car Tour Showcases Diesel Engines In 'Greener' Light (Southtown Star - Chicago, IL) - Aug 21, 2010 - Southtown Star

The tour, put on for the first year by the Green Car Journal, focused heavily on clean diesel because vehicles using the technology nabbed the magazine's Green Car of the Year award two years in a row .

Clean Diesel, Cleaner Air (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) - Aug 21, 2010 - OPED In Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"As we all work for a clean energy future, clean diesel is playing a major role in improving America's air quality."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/101196789.html - Aug 21, 2010 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

In today's politically-charged climate in Washington, D.C., it's rare to find a program that has near universal bipartisan support among Democrats and Republicans. It's also unusual for a policy to bring together environmentalists, industry and government officials for a common cause, much less one that actually provides a $13 to $1 positive return on investment to taxpayers and the federal government.

World's First Solar-Diesel Plant Opens (The Herald and Weekly Times - Australia) - Aug 20, 2010 - The Herald and Weekly Times (Australia)

It is estimated it will save 1,119 tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year.

Clean Diesel: No Longer an Oxymoron Argonne National Laboratory Brings Diesel into Focus (The Auto Channel) - Aug 20, 2010 - The Auto Channel

“In an era where exotic and expensive technologies are often discussed as exclusive answers to our transportation challenges, today’s modern diesel technology can bring an average 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and 30 percent better fuel efficiency now, at reasonable cost and proven durability,” says Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and editor of GreenCar.com.

Old Tugboats Slowly Make Way for Cleaner, Energy Efficient Hybrid Tugboats (Clean Technica.Com) - Aug 19, 2010 - Clean Technica.Com

It is expected to result in a 44 percent reduction in particulate matter and nitrogen oxide, along with lower carbon and sulfur emissions.

Grant to fund Sacramento-area project to cut diesel train emissions (Sacramento Bee) - Aug 19, 2010 - Sacramento Bee

The two-year grant will be used to develop high-tech filters and other devices that will cut a diesel train's carbon emissions by up to 85 percent.

Clean Diesel: High MPG, Low CO2. Is it the Next ‘Big Thing?’ - Aug 17, 2010 - Green Car.Com

A diesel engine achieves greater miles-per-gallon than an equivalent gasoline engine, and diesel engines are more efficient because more power is produced as a result of the higher compression of the air/fuel mixture.

Warren Brown reviews the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LT pickup - Aug 15, 2010

The automobile industry is a numbers game that sometimes works against common sense. Consider the matter of heavy-duty pickup trucks...

New Volkswagen Models- For 2010 And Beyond - Aug 13, 2010

 

Fueling around: Six energy options explained - Aug 13, 2010

Given all the talk about electric cars, clean diesel, ethanol and more, it can be confusing to know how fuels work and their advantages and disadvantages. Here's a guide:

Tacoma port posts progress with emission-reduction efforts - Aug 12, 2010 - Progressive Railroading

All port-owned diesel equipment uses ultra-low sulfur fuel or a biodiesel blend.

Greener buses hitting area streets - Aug 10, 2010 - The Olympian

The new biodiesel-electric buses are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cause less wear and tear on the engine and brake parts.

Petroleum supply specialists vital to KFOR's aviation mission - Aug 09, 2010 - National Guard Magazine

All of the vehicles at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo, need diesel fuel, gasoline or Jet Propellant 8, and it must first go through quality control tests and be distributed to the various fuel points.

Growing fuel by the roadside - Aug 08, 2010 - Charlotte Observer

Crops, planted along N.C. highways, could someday provide biofuels for state vehicles

Five Groups To Receive Over $5 Million To Reduce Diesel Emissions - Aug 08, 2010 - Missouri AG Connection

EPA estimates every dollar invested in reducing diesel exhaust will yield up to $13 in public health benefits. Through the use of this funding, there is potential for approximately $4 billion of health benefits nationwide.

America's State Legislatures, County Officials & Mayors Ask Congress to Reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act - Aug 05, 2010 - Boston.Com

"The fact that the three largest national organizations representing these officials support DERA is a tribute to its success over the past five years and the need to continue upgrading the existing 11 million older diesel engines," said Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

Ford offers to boost horsepower for Super Duty owners - Aug 04, 2010 - USA Today

 

Diesel Engines to Become More Prominent in the U.S. - Aug 04, 2010 - Associated Content

With looming CAFE standards, more automakers are now committing to future diesel models for the U.S. market. Diesel engines offer improved fuel efficiency over their gasoline counterparts. On average, many diesel engines will return at least 20 percent better fuel efficiency numbers than a comparable gasoline engine. In addition, diesel engines are less costly and less complex than utilizing a hybrid powertrain.

BorgWarner CEO Plugs Diesel - Aug 04, 2010 - WardsAuto.Com

Quoting the Environmental Protection Agency, CEO Tim Manganello says if America would choose diesels for a third of its fleet, it would save 1.4 million barrels of oil a day.

More U.S. buyers choose diesel - Aug 04, 2010 - Automotive News Europe

"We are very, very optimistic," said Lars Ullrich, marketing director at Bosch Diesel Systems North America near Detroit. "We have overcome the negative consumer image of diesels from the 1970s. Consumers are slowly realizing that diesels offer additional performance."

Gasoline and diesel engines will still rule in a decade, auto executives say - Aug 03, 2010 - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Even with all of the research, 10 years from now, 80 percent of the cars on the road worldwide will use gasoline or diesel engines, Barb Samardzich, Ford's vice president for powertrain engineering, said at the Center for Automotive Research's annual Management Briefing Seminars in Michigan.

U.S. Senate, House Energy Bills - Aug 03, 2010 - E&P

In response to the Levin bill, Diesel Technology Forum’s executive director Allen Schaeffer said that bill various provisions are like the old Hollywood western movie, “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.”

Porsche Cayenne Diesel being considered for North America - Aug 03, 2010 - EGM CarTech

 

Ford gives power boost to 2011 heavy-duty pickups - Aug 03, 2010 - Associated Press

By reprogramming the trucks' software, Ford will increase the F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks equipped with its new 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbocharged diesel engine to 400 horsepower and 800 foot-pounds of torque.

Caterpillar Scholarship, Diesel Technology Program, USA - Aug 02, 2010

 

EPA Awards $5.6M in Clean Diesel Tech Grants - Aug 02, 2010

 

Green machine: Plug-free electric cars' hidden cost - Aug 02, 2010 - NewScientist

If you take into account the energy used to produce the electricity, and compare it with a well-to-wheel analysis of the most efficient diesel-engine cars available today, the difference is already fairly small . . . Even a 10 per cent loss in overall efficiency could make electric cars the less environmentally attractive option.

All about green cars - and not just expensive ones - Aug 01, 2010 - Daily Herald (Chicago)

And what about the vast majority of us, who want to drive green but don't have the cash for a $41,000 car? Argonne National Laboratory's Don Hillebrand, a mechanical engineer, has got some picks. For starters, he recommends looking at diesel vehicles manufactured by the likes of Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The Midwest: Diesel Land - Aug 01, 2010 - Diesel Power

We Know Where The Diesel Heartland Is

Making Eco-Friendly Diesel Fuel from Butter - Jul 28, 2010 - ScienceDaily

As researchers seek additional and affordable feedstocks for biodiesel production, these scientists turned to butter, one billion pounds of which are produced annually.

First Test: 2010 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - Jul 28, 2010

 

Spartanburg County retrofitting trucks to reduce diesel emissions - Jul 28, 2010 - Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Goal is to improve air quality

EPA awards $5.6m for cutting-edge clean diesel technologies - Jul 24, 2010 - Green Auto Blog

 

Gott to get low-pollution diesel engines - Jul 23, 2010 - Duluth News Tribune

The 1,000-foot laker Edwin H. Gott will be fitted with new, cleaner-burning diesel engines to help reduce air pollution with help from a $750,000 federal grant announced this week.

Diesel Technology Grants Announced; Forum Urges DERA Reauthorization - Jul 23, 2010 - Environmental Protection

The Diesel Technology Forum, the leading advocate for the advancement of clean diesel technologies, applauded the awards.

Lights Out Means Lost Sales - Jul 22, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

Business Owners Take Precautions Against Power Outages; 'It's Insurance'

Driven: Prototype 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Regular Cab Duramax Diesel - Jul 21, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com

The Duramax is the most powerful diesel engine in the segment, rated at 397 horsepower and 765 pounds-feet. Put that mill under a regular cab Sierra HD’s hood and, according to Brent Deep, GM full-size truck development engineer, the truck isn’t just a workhorse; it’s also a fuel-efficient hot rod.

Cummins Validates Its ISX11.9 as Better Engine Choice for Vocational and Specialty Vehicles - Jul 20, 2010 - MarketWatch

ISX11.9 Receives 2010 EPA and ARB Certification

Navistar Says MaxxForce 13-Powered ProStar+ Gets Better 'Fluid Economy' Than Competitors - Jul 20, 2010 - Truckinginfo

The formal on-road tests earlier this summer in Indiana pitted the MxF 13-powered ProStar+ against a Freightliner Cascadia with a Detroit Diesel DD15 and a Kenworth T660 with a Cummins ISX15.

Volvo produces 300,000th 13-Liter diesel engine - Jul 19, 2010 - Triad Business Journal

Greensboro-based Volvo Trucks North America announced that it has produced its 300,000th Volvo Group 13-Liter heavy-duty diesel engine, a milestone that company officials say speaks to Volvo’s size, stability and performance.

Peterbilt Shows Off New "Green" Diesel Engine in Sioux City - Jul 19, 2010 - KCAU

"They're very clean, very good for the environment; they run cooler than the last batch of engines so they'll run more efficiently and produce higher mileage then what's currently on the market," said Peterbilt's Brian Nuss.

Peeking Into the Future of the Automobile - Jul 18, 2010 - The Auto Channel

An Interview With Johannes-Joerg Rueger, Senior Vice President Engineering, Diesel Systems, Robert Bosch LLC

Sources: Ford's 6.7-L V-8 Power Stroke Diesel Could Make 800 Pounds-Feet of Torque - Jul 18, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com

The envelope for diesel power in heavy-duty pickup trucks continues to expand. In 2005, Dodge and Cummins broke the 600 pounds-feet of torque barrier. Earlier this year, 700 pounds-feet was shattered by both Ford and General Motors. Now, sources say 800 pounds-feet could fall before the end of 2010.

A greener trip to the sky - Jul 16, 2010 - The Boston Globe

Massport buys clean-air buses for Logan

Laker repower earns Clean Diesel award - Jul 16, 2010 - Marine Log

Repowering efforts by the Interlake Steamship Company have brought it the Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative (MCDI) Leadership Award.

Black Book: "Very Positive Retention Value" for New Diesel Engines - Jul 15, 2010 - Business Fleet

 

EPA Awards Over $1 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority - Jul 15, 2010 - U.S. EPA.gov

2011 BMW X3: Larger sausage but still the same shape - Jul 14, 2010 - Examiner.com

What about a diesel engine, you ask? Depending on who you ask, the United States is either "absolutely" getting a diesel variant or it is under "strong consideration."...Given the very warm reception that the X5 diesel has been given by us Yanks, a diesel X3 is almost assuredly a lock.

Milwaukee County rolls out 90 clean diesel buses - Jul 14, 2010 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The manufacturer, New Flyer, equipped the buses with a Cummins Aftertreatment System which will reduce oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter, achieve near-zero emissions and get better gas mileage.

Anti-Idling Rule Takes Effect In North Carolina - Jul 14, 2010 - Trucking Info.Com

"The idle rule will help improve air quality while conserving large amounts of fuel," said Sheila Holman, director of the N.C. Division of Air Quality.

D.C. Idle-Reduction Campaign Gets Under Way - Jul 14, 2010 - Truckinginfo

Following the official announcement of The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Diesel Idle-Reduction campaign, Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer shares his thoughts on the importance of the campaign.

American Railroads to U.S.: All Right, I'm Ready for My Sustainable Green Jobs Closeup - Jul 13, 2010 - Scientific American

Metro area dwellers already know rail transit as the key to relieving traffic congestion, improving local air quality, and moving lots of people around on relatively little fuel. The rule of thumb for rail freight is similar: apparently it takes only one gallon of diesel fuel to move a ton of freight 436 miles. The industry is taking steps to improve on that ...

Isuzu Begins Production of 2011 N-Series - Jul 13, 2010 - Truckinginfo

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has begun production of its 2011 Isuzu N-Series trucks, equipped with low-cab-forward medium-duty diesel engines to meet 2010 emissions standards.

Fleet Demand For Mazda3 And Mazda6 Send Corporate Sales Soaring - Jul 12, 2010 - The Auto Channel

The Mazda3 1.6 diesel with on-the-road prices starting at £16,505 for the TS trim level is the best-selling model in the fleets accounting for around two-thirds of sales due particularly to its low benefit-in-kind tax rating thanks to carbon dioxide emissions of 119 g/km.

Diesel vs. Hybrid - Jul 12, 2010 - MSN Autos

Two champions of stingy, green and efficient driving, the Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Jetta TDI face off mano-a-mano.

Discarded grease a treasure for biofuel makers - Jul 11, 2010 - Delmarva Daily Times

Restaurants used to have to pay to give used grease away. Now, demand is growing along with the oil-to-diesel industry

Cummins plans to hire about 200 in Indiana - Jul 10, 2010 - Indianapolis Star

$100M expansion in Seymour to focus on designing new big diesel engines

Green Driving: Hybrid Cars, Diesel Engines and Hydrogen Fuel-Cells - Jul 09, 2010 - AOL Autos

Long shunned in the US because of their clattering noise and smelly exhaust, today's diesels equal the refinement of gasoline engines but provide superior fuel economy.

Diesel Economics 200: 40% Take Rate for 2010 - Jul 08, 2010 - The Diesel Driver

A new analysis by The Diesel Driver shows a growing preference for diesel-powered cars compared to petrol-powered equivalent models

Audi aims at growing U.S. business, market share - Jul 08, 2010 - The Detroit News

Carmaker hopes popular models, fuel efficiency will drive sales to more than double in the next 8 years

BMW 3 Series diesel is sporty, efficient - Jul 08, 2010

 

Hattiesburg schools get grant to cut bus emissions - Jul 08, 2010 - Hattiesburg American

$21K coming from EPA, federal stimulus funds

2011 Jetta Diesel SportWagen Revised: New Face, Great Space - Jul 07, 2010 - Family Car Guide

Another thing that sets the Jetta apart is its available turbo diesel mill. This permits the Jetta to use less fossil fuel. I managed 40 mpg. EPA numbers: 30 mpg city; 41 highway. The trip computer indicated 50 mpg on one highway trek; its long-term use registered 47. So if you hear stories that this turbo-diesel car can do better than its EPA numbers, believe them.

DOE Keeps 2010 Diesel Forecast Under $3 a Gallon - Jul 07, 2010 - Transport Topics Online

Oil Price Outlook Unchanged from May

Volkswagen of America Reports June Sales - Jul 07, 2010 - Trading Markets

The sporty Golf posted its strongest month ever with 1,570 units sold, a 187 percent increase compared with June 2009. The TDI Clean Diesel version of the Golf also posted a best-ever sales performance.

Volkswagen BlueSport Diesel Roadster Gets Green Light - Jul 06, 2010 - Gas 2.0

The BlueSport sports VW’s standard 2.0-liter turbodiesel (same one that’s found in the Jetta TDI), but they’ve tuned it to provide an additional 40 horsepower, for a grand total of 180 HP. In the tuning VW also was able to eek out some additional torque, resulting in 260 lb-ft. With its 6 speed clutch, rear wheel drive and relatively light 2,600 pounds, it all adds up to some attractive performance.

EPA salutes Detroit Diesel plant for energy efficiency - Jul 06, 2010 - Refrigerated Transporter

Detroit Diesel’s Engine Manufacturing Center in Redford MI has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of the first manufacturing facilities to meet the Energy Star Challenge for Industry.

Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Silences Its Opponents - Jul 06, 2010 - Equipment & Maintenance Update

Dawn Fenton, director of policy of the Diesel Technology Forum, Frederick, Md., said the new fuel and new engine conversions will cut emissions drastically. “Using this ultra-low-sulfur diesel will immediately cut soot emissions from any diesel vehicle by 10%,” she told EMU. “And when combined with a new generation of engines and exhaust treatment, ULSD enables emissions reductions of over 95%.”

VW's Touareg TDI packs a punch - Jul 03, 2010 - Tbo.com

On the highway, the Tour-egg, no Twaar-reg, will average an excellent 25 mph to the gallon. Even around town it'll turn in 18 mpg.

The Price of Saving Fuel - Jul 01, 2010 - Kiplinger

Diesel vehicles have cleaned up their act and are now every bit as clean as gasoline-engine cars (with up to 30% better fuel economy), despite a lingering image problem from the last generation of soot-spewing models.

EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Leadership Group Presents Awards For Emissions Reductions - Jul 01, 2010 - Environmental News Bits

Winners are: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; Interlake Steamship Co.; Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago; and Brian Mormino, Cummins Inc.

SIAM Holds A Roundtable Seminar on Diesel Vehicle and Technologies - Jul 01, 2010

 

Construction raises its hand: Voluntary diesel emission reduction programs gain steam - Jul 01, 2010

Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, shares his thoughts about the DERA and how California's construction industry is involved in making a change toward emissions reduction.

Mayor adds name to diesel emissions push - Jun 30, 2010 - Reminder Publications

"The benefits of federal funding from the DERA have been seen in every state, and DERA is playing an important role helping our local governments provide for the welfare of our constituents. But the program has been dramatically under-funded. That is why mayors are supporting the proposed resolution, 'Supporting Diesel Clean-Up Measures as a Near-Term Climate Change Mitigation Strategy.'"

2010 BMW 3-Series has diesel power - Jun 30, 2010 - The Associated Press

Germany's BMW car company is known for its sporty cars and not for fuel efficiency. But buyers of the 2010 BMW 335d get sporty performance and the best fuel mileage of any mainstream BMW vehicle.

Diesel-powered Jetta a winner! - Jun 29, 2010 - La Voz Nueva

Credit is given where credit is due, and the 2010 Jetta SportWagen TDI is the MPG winner. It is equipped with a 2.0L 140 horsepower, 236 lbs-ft torque inline, 4 cylinder TDI clean diesel engine, front wheel drive, electro-mechanical power steering, independent front and rear suspension, anti-lock braking system (ABS), anti-slip regulation (ASR), electronic stabilization program (ESP), electronic differential lock (EDL) 16” alloy wheels and more.

EPA grant will repower GPA cranes - Jun 28, 2010 - Effingham Herald

Through assistance of this grant, the GPA will repower 17 of its older rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG) from TIER I to newer, cleaner TIER III diesel engines. In addition to significant reduction in emissions as a result of upgrading to TIER III engines, these new diesels will be more fuel efficient.

California Funds Go to Reducing Diesel Emissions in Busy Corridors - Jun 28, 2010 - Truckinginfo

The California Air Resources Board has allocated $200 million in Proposition 1B funds to go towards reducing diesel emissions from trucks, locomotives and harborcraft in the Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Central Valley, Bay Area and San Diego/Border regions. These are the state's four busiest trade corridors.

Detroit Diesel to Renovate Michigan Facility - Jun 28, 2010 - Transport Topics

Other OEMs Also Plan Engine Plant Upgrades

Fuel-saving ideas are all around - Jun 27, 2010 - The Detroit Free Press

 

Specs on the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDi - Jun 27, 2010 - The Washington Post

Diesel fuels and engines have been improved to greatly reduce soot and other particulate emissions. Reducing fuel consumption while boosting torque and overall road performance, as evidenced in the Jetta TDi, gives a whole new meaning to "fun to drive."

BorgWarner's Turbocharged Prospects - Jun 26, 2010 - Barron's

Consumers and governments are clamoring for more fuel-efficient, less-polluting vehicles. That's the perfect scenario for strong growth at the big auto supplier.

$1 million grant targets ground-level ozone - Jun 25, 2010 - Kansas City Star

The effort will help bring the Kansas City metro area into compliance with federal ground-level ozone standards.

Cleaner air starts on the ground - Jun 25, 2010 - Kansas City Star

Johnson County Commissioners, on Thursday, approved contracts with MHC Kenworth and Liberty-based Central Power Systems & Services to retrofit diesel engines and add more environmentally-friendly exhaust systems for diesel fleets in Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Merriam, Prairie Village and Gardner.

Detroit Diesel plant cuts energy consumption - Jun 25, 2010 - Truck News

The company was named one of the first manufacturing facilities to meet the requirements of the Energy Star Challenge for Industry initiative.

Idle-Reduction Campaign Kicks Off in D.C. Area Next Month - Jun 24, 2010 - Truckinginfo

A diesel idle-reduction campaign kicks off July 13 in the metropolitan Washington, D.C.-Baltimore areas.

BorgWarner Combines R2S® and VTG Turbocharging Technologies for Powerful New Diesel Engines - Jun 24, 2010 - PR Newswire

Combining BorgWarner's Advanced Turbocharging Technologies Significantly Boosts Performance and Helps Improve Fuel Economy up to 4%

Energy Efficient Car Competition Races Into Michigan International Speedway - Jun 24, 2010 - The Detroit News

Driving toward goal of 100 mpg

State to spend $200 Million to reduce diesel emissions - Jun 24, 2010 - Central Valley Business Times

The money will be used to reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks, locomotives and rail yards, ship berths, cargo equipment and commercial harbor craft such as tugboats and crew and supply vessels.

U.S. vehicle CO2 emissions still almost double Europe and Japan - Jun 23, 2010 - Environmental Expert.Com

Europeans have been able to reduce their CO2 emissions thanks to the rising popularity of diesel, a fuel which has a 48.9 percent market share in Europe.

Auto Tech: Ford’s 2011 SuperDuty Power Stroke Diesel - Jun 23, 2010 - CanadianDriver

When it comes to pulling power, truckers know that diesel is king. So when a new diesel engine comes along, they check it out carefully. Ford’s new 2001 SuperDuty diesel is definitely worth checking out.

School busses go green in Harrison County - Jun 23, 2010 - WLOX-TV (Mississippi)

Money for the pollution control devices came from the EPA and federal stimulus funds.

Diesel demand rising as economy grows - Jun 22, 2010 - Bloomberg News

Growth in consumption is good news for refiners

School busses go green in Harrison County - Jun 22, 2010 - WLOX

Beginning today MDEQ will begin installing devices on Harrison County Schools diesel busses to drastically reduce tailpipe emissions.

Massachusetts Consumers Go Green with VW's Clean-Diesel Technology - Jun 22, 2010 - ReadMedia

Greater Boston Volkswagen Dealer, Feds Offer Tax Credits with TDI Purchases

Dallas dairy producer Dean Foods to roll out diesel-saving truck - Jun 21, 2010 - Dallas Morning News

Reducing fuel use is increasingly important to truckers across the country – not only to save money. Many scientists consider carbon dioxide emissions a major contributor to global warming.

Diesel Clean Fuel - Jun 21, 2010 - Kansas City Star

DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer's Letter To The Kansas City Star

GM claims best power and payload - Jun 21, 2010 - Montreal Gazette

2011 GM Sierra and Silverado HD. An upgraded 6.6-litre diesel engine puts the towing capacity far above competitors

Jetta TDI leader of the pack - Jun 18, 2010 - The StarPhoenix

Jetta, particularly the TDI (clean diesel) has come a long way in the past few years and weathered the criticisms of its competitors.

Long time Valley trucking company goes 'green' - Jun 18, 2010 - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)

A long time Valley trucking company is making a huge investment, not just in business but in the environment.

Volkswagen's 2010 Jetta sporty and fuel-efficient - Jun 18, 2010 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

I know that the word "diesel" doesn't stir positive feelings. You think smelly, noisy and slow to accelerate. But today's new turbo-diesels, such as the 2.0-liter I4 model in the Jetta, are different beasts than the grumblers from the 1970s.

10 Reasons You Don't Need a Hybrid - Jun 18, 2010 - U.S. News & World Report

Over the last few years, automakers have kicked their engineering departments into high gear, and they're starting to turn out some truly fun cars that get eye-popping mileage.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Diesel - Jun 17, 2010 - Diesel Power

Picture a world where Rudolf Diesel never existed. Shipping vessels that transport goods and people to facilitate trade between distant parts of the globe wouldn't be as massive or as efficient. The world's militaries and political power structures wouldn't have the tanks and trucks they do today. Steam locomotives may even still be in use.

A Win-Win on MPG - Jun 17, 2010 - TruckingInfo.com

Improving fuel efficiency, if done right, can be a win-win for everyone. No matter where you stand on the greenhouse gases/global warming debate, on a national level, it's hard to argue against something that on a national level will help reduce our dependence on oil.

Drilling Contractor Relies on MTU Electric Drilling Package for High Power in Harsh Conditions - Jun 16, 2010 - PRWeb

A Texas driller is counting on top-notch horsepower and reliability from MTU’s new Electric Drilling Package, which combines multiple engines and generators to power rigs digging ultra-deep wells in harsh conditions. Besides packing plenty of power, the drilling package offers easier maintenance and better fuel economy than other products in its class.

Cummins Filtration Launches Next Generation Crankcase Ventilation Technology - Jun 16, 2010 - Market Watch

Cummins Filtration announced the Company will supply the next generation of Crankcase Ventilation (CV) solutions for Navistar, Inc. to support its 2010 MaxxForce 7 V-8 engine platform.

Volkswagen unveils bigger, cheaper redone 2011 Jetta - Jun 15, 2010 - USA Today

The new Jetta is about 3.5 inches longer than the 2010 and has what VW brags will be the roomiest back seat in the compact class.

Detroit Diesel to add engine work - Jun 15, 2010 - Detroit Free Press

$194 million to save 1,900 jobs at plant

DDOT puts 50 clean-diesel buses on the road - Jun 15, 2010 - The Detroit News

Thanks to an infusion of $18 million in federal and state dollars, the Detroit Department of Transportation has recently placed 50 new low-floor, clean-diesel buses into service.

Truth in 24: Audi Sweeps the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans - Jun 14, 2010 - Automobile Magazine

 

24 Hours of Le Mans From the Best Seat in the House, Literally - Jun 14, 2010 - The New York Times

 

Mercedes-Benz refines R-Class for 2011 - Jun 14, 2010 - USA Today

The R-Class will come in both six-cylinder diesel and conventional gas versions. Mercedes says the R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC will be as clean emission-wise as a gas engine, but will deliver 18 miles per gallon in the city, 24 mpg on the highway from its 210 horsepower diesel engine.

Mitsubishi Evo XI Going Diesel-Electric Hybrid? - Jun 14, 2010 - GreenCarReports.com

The plan is to install a compact turbodiesel engine in the Evo XI and match this with an electric motor. The turbodiesel would work like the current four-cylinder gasoline turbo found in the Evo X and drive all four wheels via Mitsubishi’s Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system.

Auto Corner: Soul Satisfaction, the 2010 Volkswagen Golf - Jun 12, 2010 - Prescott eNews

The TDI (diesel) Golf I tested came with a six-speed manual transmission. I averaged 41 miles for every gallon of diesel on the highway and 30 mpg during city driving. The TDI Golf is especially appealing because it gets near-hybrid mileage, but for a not so hybrid price tag.

Diesel-Powered Cars Take 7 Top Slots At 24 Hours Of Le Mans - Jun 12, 2010 - Gas 2.0

Tomorrow is the official start of one of the greatest races on Earth, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. And taking the seven top qualifying slots are all diesel vehicles, with the venerable Peugeot leading the pack.

2010 Engines: Are they performing as expected? - Jun 10, 2010 - Fleet Maintenance

The manufacturers of 2010 EPA emission-compliant heavy duty on-highway diesel engines say their engines have been well received in the marketplace. Reports and feedback coming in from fleet customers, as well as from demo trucks in the field, have been positive, with the engines meeting expectations and consistently delivering fuel economy improvements over the previous generation of engine technology.

A pedestrian test-drives Audi’s ‘clean-diesel’ luxury ride - Jun 10, 2010 - Grist

Thanks to several advances in technology and policy, new diesels are also much cleaner, quieter, and more powerful, and the A3 TDI doesn't break from that formula.

Cummins Rocky Mountain announces new plant in Commerce City - Jun 09, 2010 - Denver Business Journal

The new facility will remanufacture and distribute a full line of Cummins High Horsepower diesel engines. Construction is anticipated to begin this month.

2011 Mercedes-Benz R-class - Quick Spin - Jun 09, 2010 - Car And Driver

 

Navistar posts a surprise profit in second quarter - Jun 09, 2010 - The Boston Globe

Navistar more than doubled its net income, even as revenue dipped.

GM Ponders Reviving 4.5-liter Duramax V-8 Diesel - Jun 08, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com

The 4.5-liter V-8 might be a better choice for those who don’t need maximum capability from an HD pickup but still need a truck that’s tougher than a half-ton. It wouldn’t necessarily be compromise. It’s as strong as HD diesels were just a decade ago and more sophisticated.

Hancock Co. school buses get a little greener - Jun 07, 2010 - WLOX

Cleaner, greener school busses will roll in Hancock County next fall. Monday, crews began installing devices on the diesel busses to drastically reduce emissions.

New Way Forward for Diesel Tuners and Enthusiasts in California - Jun 07, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com

A process is now in place that will allow diesel performance parts manufacturers to certify their parts for use in California. That's good news for diesel enthusiasts.

Diesel may free us from tyranny of oil and gas - Jun 07, 2010 - Edmonton Journal

Why the buzz on diesels? The big secret is that diesels are actually 50 per cent more efficient than gasoline engines. Diesel fuel requires less processing than gasoline and offers more fuel options. Synthetic crude, made for refineries by oilsands companies, has actually been used directly in diesel engines, without further refining.

Love it or hate it, petroleum diesel keeps getting un-dirtier - Jun 04, 2010

Allen Shaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, said meeting the 80 percent mandate was an environmental milestone: Today is another milestone for clean diesel and clean air, as our nation’s farm tractors and construction machines will now have access to cleaner ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. Two-thirds of all farm and construction equipment rely on diesel engines due to their unique combination of power, fuel efficiency, economical ownership and operation and legendary reliability and durability.

First few details on the 2011 BMW X3 - Jun 04, 2010 - eGMCarTech

BMW has confirmed that the 2011 X3 will be offered with a choice of four engines, which will consist of two gasoline options and two diesel options.

Port of Los Angeles Pollution Cap Successfully Cuts Emissions, Bodes Well for Climate Bill - Jun 04, 2010 - CleanTechnica

The Port of Los Angeles has succeeded in making steep cuts in diesel emissions since 2008 when California’s Clean Trucks rules took effect, according to the 2009 air emissions inventory. The joint Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan requires that each unit of cargo be moved with fewer emissions.

AQMD awards $34M in grants for cleaner trucks at ports - Jun 04, 2010 - Daily Breeze

The South Coast Air Quality Management District on Friday awarded more than $34 million in state and federal grants to replace 598 trucks operating at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with big rigs delivering goods across the region.

Audi R15 TDI plus Le Mans Racer Details Revealed - Jun 04, 2010 - autoevolution

For this year’s race, Audi has prepared the second generation of the R15 TDI diesel race sports car, with the vehicle being trimmed and receiving numerous updates, with the aim of offering a higher efficiency.

May 2010 Clean Diesel Car Sales Numbers - Jun 03, 2010 - Hybrid Cars

Clean diesel sales were up by 8.4 percent to 6,961 units in May compared to last month. Volkswagen continues to dominate clean diesel sales with nearly 80 percent of the market, led by the Jetta TDI, which single-handedly is responsible for 62 percent of all clean diesel purchases.

2011 Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec Adds Clean Diesel to S-Class - Jun 03, 2010

 

Caterpillar Unit to Buy Locomotive Maker for $820 Million - Jun 01, 2010 - The Wall Stree Journal

Caterpillar Inc. has agreed to buy locomotive maker Electro-Motive Diesel from private-equity firms Berkshire Partners LLC and Greenbriar Equity Group LLC for $820 million.

Investing in New Technology Through Diesel Retrofitting - Jun 01, 2010 - Powerline Magazine

How Diesel Retrofitting is Bringing Economic Benefits and Cleaner Air to Diesel Generator Owners

SC railroad engines getting greener engines - Jun 01, 2010 - Myrtle Beach Sun News

Officials on Tuesday plan to announce two locomotives will be refitted with less-polluting engines.

West Virginia Passes Truck Idling Law - Jun 01, 2010 - Truckinginfo

No driver or owner of a diesel-powered commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more may idle more than 5 minutes in a 60-minute period. Fines range from $150 to $300 plus court costs.

Carbon Motors’ revolutionary E7 police car already has 14,000 reservations - May 31, 2010 - TopSpeed

Carbon Motors set out to provide an optimum balance of performance and fuel economy in the E7 law enforcement patrol vehicle with the selection of its advanced clean diesel engines by BMW.

Mercedes-Benz to import diesel S-Class to U.S. - May 31, 2010

 

Jetta SportsWagen showcases virtues of turbo-diesel engines - May 29, 2010 - Trading Markets

My wife's car is a bestselling, hybrid sedan. I often marvel at the technology as the whisper-quiet electric motor makes a smooth transfer of power to the four-cylinder gasoline engine. Then I drive a Volkswagen with a clean, turbo-diesel engine and I wonder why gas-electric hybrids have become the fuel-sippers of choice. This week's tester, a Jetta SportsWagen TDI from Village Volkswagen , showcases VW's turbo-diesel technology. The wagon gets 42 mpg highway and 30 mpg city. This is hybrid-like fuel economy packaged in a zippy little ride. Combine the fun-to-drive factor with a diesel engine designed to perhaps last 300,000 miles, and this becomes a screaming deal. "If maintained properly this (turbo-diesel) should have double the life of a conventional engine," said Dale Smith, general manager at Village Volkswagen.

U.S. can expect more from Buick Regal lineup, station wagon and diesel considered - May 28, 2010 - eGMCarTech

As for diesel coming to the U.S.? Federico says that one of the Insignia’s diesel fours would definitely be offered but not until the engine is reengineered to meet Euro 6 emissions regulations in 2012 or 2013.

Next-gen Volt could use diesel, two-cylinder or rotary range extender - May 27, 2010 - Autoblog

Back in 2006, when the Chevrolet Volt was first conceived, its extended-range electric (ER-EV) powertrain was originally dubbed E-Flex as its configuration was designed to be flexible. The only part of the system that was constant was the electric drive and the presence of a battery.

Industry Applauds Fuel Economy Policy - May 26, 2010

 

The Diesel Technology Forum Makes Statement on Commercial Truck Fuel Standards - May 26, 2010

 

Hello, HD: First 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Pickup Truck Built - May 26, 2010 - MotorTrend Magazine

Production of the revised GMT 900 heavy-duty pickups commenced yesterday, and the first example to roll down the assembly line was a bright red, regular cab 2011 Silverado 2500 HD equipped with the revamped 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V-8.

2011 Mercedes-Benz S350 4MATIC BlueTec Diesel - May 26, 2010 - Car and Driver

The diesel S-class returns to the U.S. after a 16-year hiatus.

Drivers Can Take a Tip From Europe: It's Fiesta Time - May 26, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

The question of how much like Europe the U.S. should aspire to become is a touchy one, especially in light of recent economic events. But America is on track to become more European when it comes to cars.

United States to develop fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks - May 25, 2010

 

Diesel BMW 3 Series Driven 1,013 Miles on Single Tank - May 24, 2010 - Autotropolis

For most of the past decade, North American and Japanese automakers have been pushing hybrid electric vehicle technology as a way to improve fuel efficiency, but German automakers, including BMW, are continuing to show that diesel isn’t dead.

Obama mandate will shift truck R&D focus - May 24, 2010

Representatives from the Diesel Technology Forum share insights with Fleet Owner staff about how the Obama administration's new fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards will change research and development focus of truck OEMs in the future.

New Florida automaker has high hopes to grow - May 24, 2010 - MiamiHerald.com

Avera is developing a diesel-hybrid powertrain and has announced a plan to develop a hybrid four-passenger sports car.

Clean-Air Acts: New Green Luxury SUV - May 24, 2010

 

New Porsche Cayenne US Prices Announced - May 23, 2010 - Newspost Online

The car in all variants is expected to be more fuel efficient than earlier with the hybrid mastering this art at 28.6mpg. The stats for the cayenne, S, diesel and turbo variants stand at 23.7, 22.4, 25.3 and 20.8 mpg respectively.

City purchases bigger, greener transit buses - May 21, 2010 - Albany Herald On-line

The first of six new city of Albany transit buses should be arriving some time in spring 2011.

Hino Hybrid Moves to the Big Apple - May 21, 2010 - Truckinginfo

The New York Department of Sanitation has taken delivery of a Hino light-duty diesel hybrid cab-over, as part of its initiative to reduce operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The department will run the Hino diesel hybrid for parts delivery.

Obama Mandates Rules to Raise Fuel Standards - May 21, 2010 - New York Times

Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a nonprofit group, said the new policy would promote the use of clean diesel technology. “Diesel engines offer an unmatched combination of energy efficiency, work capability, reliability and now near-zero-emissions environmental performance,” he said.

International wins order for 325 diesel-powered tractors from Alabama trucking company - May 20, 2010 - CanadianBusiness.com

An Alabama trucking company has ordered 325 International tractors to pull its steel-hauling trailers, the truck and bus manufacturer Navistar International Inc. announced Thursday.

BMW To Add Diesel 5-Series & Another Model, Maybe Diesel Four? - May 20, 2010 - GreenCarReports.com

On the heels of its confirmation that the 2012 BMW 5-Series will be offered with a full hybrid system, the company has also confirmed it'll sell a clean diesel version of the new 5-Series in the U.S. market.

GM claims heavy duty pickup hauling title - May 19, 2010 - The Detroit News

With a fully loaded trailer, the new GM pickups, with a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel under the hood, can haul a gross vehicle weight of 29,200 pounds, which is more than 14 1/2 tons. The engine produces 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque.

Audi Clean Diesel "Oil Parade" TV commercial - May 18, 2010

 

Land Rover Is Working on a Diesel Hybrid and Two-Wheel Drive - May 18, 2010

 

Delphi, VW Develop 'Green' Diesel System - May 17, 2010

 

2010 Audi A3 TDI Test Drive - May 17, 2010

 

Driving green - May 17, 2010

 

Generator drive power ratings for diesel engines - May 17, 2010 - PennEnergy Petroleum Products

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has announced the generator drive power ratings for its entire lineup of Interim Tier 4 diesel engines. The new power ratings are the latest addition to John Deere’s already extensive lineup of standby and prime gen-set engines that meet emissions regulations around the world.

GM leads auto industry in green patents - May 14, 2010 - Examiner.com

GM is leaving no auto component reinvented, at least according to the 1,300 patent filings in 2009. Furthermore, more than half of those are categorized as green innovations, showing the world that GM is once again leading the auto industry with its research and engineering.

If you like Audi and you like diesel, you'll love the A3 TDI - May 14, 2010 - Vancouver Sun

Thrifty engine delivers quick shifts to higher gears -- without the traditional diesel sound and exhaust smell

Jetta will have you smiling - May 14, 2010 - Calgary Herald

Volkswagen's diesel delights driver

Heavy-duty Rams make big news - May 13, 2010

 

BMW's O'Donnell: A new lineup for a new era - May 13, 2010

 

2011 BMW 5 Series Diesel Headed for America - May 13, 2010 - Nitrobahn

Early rumors about a 5-Series diesel making it to US soil have finally been confirmed by a BMW official. According to the new report, the diesel-powered BMW 5-Series will debut in the United States for sure.

BMW Plans to Offer 5 Series Hybrids, Diesels in U.S. - May 13, 2010 - BusinessWeek

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG’s 5 Series, the automaker’s most profitable car, may be offered in hybrid, diesel and 4-cylinder versions to meet U.S. fuel-economy rules.

GM: The Big Green Patent Machine - May 12, 2010 - Forbes

The move toward electrified vehicles is requiring massive amounts of innovation. Most of the smart ideas coming out of General Motors these days have to do with green technologies. Of the 1,300 patents filed last year by GM, more than half of them were for advanced environmental technologies.

Cummins on track for $12B in sales for 2010 - May 12, 2010 - Indianapolis Star

Cummins Inc. expects sales to reach $12 billion this year, an 11 percent increase over 2009, and the Columbus diesel engine specialist is positioned for a period of sustained profitable growth when the economy rebounds from the recession, its top leader says.

Navistar Ups the Ante in 2010 Diesel Engine Fray - May 12, 2010 - RV Business

 

Top 10 fuel-efficient cars for 2010 - May 12, 2010 - Victoria Times Colonist

The Top 10 green vehicles in Canada include two diesels this year. That may not sound like a lot, but it’s two more than last year. The list includes some of the usual suspects, plus some new additions.

Mahindra U.S. Diesel Pickup Truck Launch Now Hauled to September - May 12, 2010 - TruckTrend Magazine

Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra's revised launch date to sell diesel pickup trucks in the U.S. this summer has now been pushed to September.

Clean diesel the solution for savvy drivers - May 12, 2010 - Edmonton Journal

New technology has a lot to offer, little to lose

2011 Ram Chassis Cab Trucks to Hit Dealers This Month - May 11, 2010 - Truckinginfo

Ram Chassis Cab trucks are available in three weight classes (3500, 4500 and 5500), three trim levels (ST, SLT and Laramie) and four cab-to-axle lengths (60, 84, 108 and 120). They're also available with two powertrains: the 5.7-liter Hemi (3500 only) and the commercial grade 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel. The trucks are available with three transmissions: 6-speed manual (diesel only), 5-speed automatic (gas) and 6-speed automatic (diesel).

LATE-MODEL DIESEL TRUCKS NOW HAVE OPTIONS - May 11, 2010 - Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords Magazine

DynoMax Performance Exhaust – a leader in the performance exhaust aftermarket – has announced the release of a series of DPF-back performance exhaust systems for late-model diesel trucks. 


Delphi Supplying Multec Diesel Common Rail System for 3-Cylinder, 1.2L VW Polo BlueMotion - May 11, 2010 - Green Car Congress

After more than a year of co-development with Volkswagen, Delphi is supplying its Multec Diesel Common Rail System for the new 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion.

Rep. Gene Green Fights for Biodiesel - May 10, 2010 - Texas Insider

Houston, TX – Rep. Gene Green (TX-29) urged the Chairman of the Committee on Ways & Means, Rep. Sander Levin (MI-12), to include the extension of the biodiesel and renewable diesel excise tax credits in the final tax extenders package.

Industry Beginning to Receive First EGR, SCR Diesel Engines - May 10, 2010 - School Transportation News

With real-world testing underway, all three major school bus manufacturers have announced initial figures on EPA-compliant 2010 engine orders.

Adopt a Diesel - May 10, 2010

Consumers are choosing diesel engines at higher rates than expected this year. This article offers a breakdown of diesel adoption rates among various vehicle manufacturers.

Hybrid diesel-electric Peterbilts let Tropicana pour on fuel efficiency - May 10, 2010 - Refrigerated Transporter

Tropicana, a division of PepsiCo, is taking steps to upgrade its chilled delivery fleet operation to “greener” models starting with two new hybrid diesel-electric medium-duty Peterbilt trucks, which service downtown Chicago IL.

Take-Rates for Clean Diesel Beat Those for Hybrids - May 09, 2010 - Hybrid Car News

The clean-diesel “take-rate” is much higher than the percentage of consumers choosing the hybrid version, when a vehicle is offered with both gas and gas-electric hybrid options.

GMC Adds More Denali Models to the 2011 Sierra Heavy Duty Lineup - May 07, 2010 - PaddockTalk

GMC today announces the new 2011 Sierra Denali HD, the first offering of the exclusive Denali line on a heavy-duty GMC pickup, will now be available in both 2500 (3/4 ton) and 3500 series (1-ton) configurations. The new Sierra Denali HDs lead a comprehensively redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra heavy duty trucks that go on sale this summer – including the most powerful diesel engine in the segment.

BorgWarner to Supply Turbochargers for JCB Power Systems Used in the Off-Highway Market - May 07, 2010 - PR Newswire

VTG Turbocharger from BorgWarner Will Lower Emissions and Help New JCB Dieselmax Engine Reach Tier 4/ Stage III B Emissions Legislation Without Aftertreatment

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI: Ignore at your low-mileage peril - May 07, 2010 - Boston Globe

Automakers generally feel compelled to have an offering in every market segment. However, in the US, they've pretty much ignored the compact diesel department, a niche Volkswagen is only too happy to have to itself.

Comfort, GM and diesel -- a reader's review - May 07, 2010 - Vancouver Sun

Thoughts on the recent Vancouver Auto Show

ADS releases speaker lineup for annual convention - May 07, 2010 - Commercial Carrier Journal

The Association of Diesel Specialists released its lineup of speakers for the organization’s annual convention and trade show. Scheduled to speak at the event is Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, who will discuss the new policy influences and trends and the future for diesel in “Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?”

Report: Mahindra could have diesels on U.S. soil in under 90 days - May 06, 2010 - Autoblog

By our math, that sounds like we could have Mahindras on U.S. roads before the end of August, but neither Perez nor Mahindra's Corporate offices are talking sale dates yet.

Tenneco Supplying Key Emissions Control and Ride Control Technologies for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Heavy Duty Pickups - May 05, 2010 - MarketWatch

Company's technologies deliver performance and fuel economy while meeting emissions regulations

Volvo Goes With Gas in Diesel Engines - May 04, 2010 - Trucking Info

Volvo Trucks is investing in a solution that is financially sustainable and that may form a bridge between fossil and renewable fuels: diesel engines running on methane gas.

Mt. Washington cruise ship starts season lean and green - May 04, 2010 - The Union Leader

Featuring new, environmentally friendly engines, part of a million-dollar program of upgrades, the M/S Mount Washington cruise ship held its annual pre-season shakedown cruise yesterday.

Ford: Doubles 2010 flexible fuel vehicles from 2006 - May 04, 2010 - Energy Digital

The Company is moving forward on plans to double the number of flexible-fuel vehicles from 185,000 produced in 2006

Car sales soar at Volkswagen - May 04, 2010 - Virginia Business Magazine

The company’s TDI Clean Diesel models again proved popular.

Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion Gets New 1.2L Three-Cylinder Diesel Engine (71 MPG U.S., 87g CO2/km) - May 03, 2010 - Treehugger

Bring It to North-America! Once again, it looks like Europeans get the most fuel-efficient cars. VW has unveiled the diesel engine that will power its Polo Bluemotion and help it achieve a pretty impressive 71.3 MPG US, or 87 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The TDI engine has a displacement of 1.2-liter and loses a cylinder compared to its bigger TDI brothers.

Letters to the Editor: We Should Consider Every Fuel - May 01, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer reponds to a letter by T. Boone Pickens about using natural gas in every commercial truck.

BMW, 335d, 2010: The Weekly Driver Car Review - Apr 29, 2010 - The Weekly Driver

Diesel vehicles continue to be a hard sell in the United States. But if there’s one car that could and should catapult sales, it’s the 2010 BMW 335d.

US to see Mazda mid-sized diesel car in 2012 - Apr 28, 2010

At the New York International Auto Show in late March, Mazda North American Operations announced it is bringing a new mid-sized clean diesel car to the U.S. market in 2012, part of its SKY technologies suite. The new diesel engine, given the concept name SKY-D, will be matched with the SKY-Drive transmission to achieve up to 43 miles per gallon—a fuel economy greater than today’s mid-sized hybrids and 20 percent better than Mazda’s current 2.2-liter diesel.

Drive On - Apr 27, 2010 - USA Today

Diesel vehicles are starting to grow in popularity. Diesels offer up to 30% better mileage than comparable gas engines.

German diesel power gains favor with U.S. car buyers - Apr 27, 2010 - USA Today

A study by Edmunds.com found that diesels pay for themselves faster than hybrids. Both diesels and hybrids cost more than their gas-engine counterparts. But diesels are cheaper than hybrids.

German diesel power gains favor with U.S. car buyers - Apr 27, 2010 - USA Today

Hybrids still get more buzz, but diesels are gaining favor with car buyers.

Trucks From Daimler - Apr 22, 2010 - Truckinginfo.com

Daimler Trucks North America has delivered its first fleet of U.S. EPA 2010 trucks to Meijer, a retailer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. Meijer purchased 75 EPA 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, equipped with Detroit Diesel DD13 engines and BlueTec emissions technology.

Driving Northwest: 2010 Audi A3 TDI Clean Diesel - Apr 22, 2010 - King5.com

Embraced by Europeans, misunderstood by Americans. No, not Jerry Lewis, I’m talking diesel engines. While they’re a large part of the US transportation system, it’s in the form of large trucks. Passenger cars? Not nearly as much. For our fuel sippers we Yanks prefer hybrids. Across the pond the Prius is a rare site. That’s how entrenched Rudolf Diesel’s engines are there.

Mercedes to bring Bluetec diesel to European-market Sprinters by 2012, but we get it first! - Apr 20, 2010 - Autoblog Green

Usually, the U.S. gets breakthrough technology or vehicles after the rest of the world has had time to play with it for awhile. Usually, Europe or Japan gets something great, we write about how good they have it and years later (if we're lucky) it comes our way. It's a rarity when we get something first and the rest of the world waits. But, such is the case with the Bluetec diesel-powered Mercedes Sprinter.

2010 Volkswagen Sportwagen TDI: Even Impatience Is Rewarded - Apr 20, 2010 - GreenCarReports.com

The 2010 Jetta Sportwagen TDI was driven on short trips, keeping pace or faster than the flow of traffic, making jackrabbit starts, and avoiding the vigilant speed control and mindful coasting that many green-car drivers practice.

KBB's green cars list includes VW Golf TDI, Chevy Tahoe hybrid - Apr 20, 2010 - USA Today

With Earth Day right around the corner, Kelley Blue Book pulled together a list of fuel-efficient vehicles they believe are worthy of your attention -- and that you can buy today.

Green cars for '10 and beyond - Apr 20, 2010 - Chicago Tribune

The A3 -- Audi's entry-level model -- has aimed to take on such diverse competition as the BMW 1 Series, the Mini Cooper S, the Volvo C30 and S40, Toyota's Prius and Honda's Insight.

MTU’s New Electric Drilling Package to Make North American Debut at OTC in May - Apr 20, 2010 - PR Web

Powered by the MTU Series 4000 G73 engine, the new MTU Electric Drilling Package (EDP) combines industry-leading reliability with fuel economy and extended maintenance intervals in one factory-assembled package. North America will get its first look at the EDP during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, May 3 - 6, 2010.

Yellow buses go green - Apr 20, 2010 - Richmond Register

County schools modify 29 buses by adding clean diesel technology

Wrangler keeps status - Apr 20, 2010 - The Detroit News

Also under exploration is a diesel-powered Wrangler for North America. The fuel efficiency and low-end torque of a diesel would augment the capability of the Wrangler, Manley said, and Fiat's lineup of diesel engines gives Chrysler a chance to take another look at diesel power.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Comfortline Review - Apr 19, 2010 - Auto123

Looking for a sporty 4-door German sedan powered by the latest in turbo-diesel technology? The BMW 335d too expensive? If you’ve just twice muttered “yes,” and your wallet can sustain a hit of $24,475, the new Jetta TDI Clean Diesel may be for you.

The story of an $8,000 exhaust filter, cleaner air and the busy hand of NY state government - Apr 18, 2010 - The Post-Standard

The U.S. government passed new emissions standards that required new diesel-powered cars and trucks to use the filters. New York state government helped Corning build the new plant.

New Study Pushes Natural Gas Use in Heavy Trucks - Apr 16, 2010 - Trucking Info

 

ARTBA Urges EPA Not to Allow California Retrofitting Rule - Apr 16, 2010 - ForConstructionPros.com

 

Yellow Busses In 10 Panhandle Counties Roll Out Green Retrofits During Environmental Education Week - Apr 15, 2010 - WCTV.tv

DEP Completes $250,000 Grant Project to Improve School Bus Emissions.

Diesel Forum Comments on Natural Gas Truck Study - Apr 15, 2010 - Earth Times

The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today in response to the Center for American Progress Analysis advocating natural gas use in heavy vehicles.

Review: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI delivers potent one-two punch of efficiency and entertainment - Apr 14, 2010 - Autoblog

It's time for American consumers to stop being scared of small diesel cars. Currently, we can't think of a single automaker that isn't shelling out bags of money to research and develop new hybrid powertrains – cars that are efficient first and fun-to-drive second (or third, or fourth). Diesel vehicles, on the other hand, offer a different sort of solution. Gobs of torque delivered at low revs and impressive fuel economy work together without sacrificing too much in the way of driving pleasure. Besides, does anyone really want to live in "One Nation Under Prius?"

Delphi's Ammonia Sensor Helps Diesel Manufacturers Meet More Stringent NOx Emissions Regulations - Apr 14, 2010 - Marketwire

Delphi's Innovative Ammonia Sensor Showcased at Prestigious SAE World Congress; To Be First Produced in 2012 for a European Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford will use diesel technology on next-gen EcoBoost - Apr 14, 2010 - Autoweek.com

Ford Motor Co. said today it will borrow more diesel engine technology to develop the second generation of the EcoBoost engine. The result will be improved power and better fuel economy compared with the first-generation engines.

Report: Next Generation Nissan Titan Could Get a Diesel Engine - Apr 13, 2010 - AutoGuide.com

Nissan’s next generation of Titan pickup trucks could get a diesel option, says Nissan North America product boss Larry Dominique.

Volkswagen’s Sedan with Both Gasoline and Diesel Engines - Apr 13, 2010 - TopNews

Volkswagen is going to offer its latest mid-size sedan with both petrol and diesel engines, says VW North America supervisor, Stefan Jacoby.

Daimler to make 16-passenger diesel Sprinter van, a carpoolers dream machine - Apr 12, 2010 - Autoblog Green

The new 16-passenger Sprinter is targeted at the commercial market, not your average car buyer. Daimler predicts that most of the new vans will be used for hotel shuttle service and public transit, but that does not mean that you can't buy one.

Audi Le Mans race car wins in debut in France - Apr 12, 2010 - AutoWeek

The Audi R15 Plus won the Paul Richard 8 Hours race with a four-lap lead on the field.

Subaru still considering diesel boxer engine for U.S. if fuel price drops - Apr 11, 2010 - Autoblog Green

Our chance of getting this powerplant seems slim but new CAFE regulations requiring upwards of 35 miles per gallon by 2016 could convince Subaru that the time to offer Americans a diesel is now.

Bosch activities at SAE 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 - The Auto Channel

Solutions to SAE World Congress 2010; Bosch Participates in Ride and Drive Featuring Clean Diesel, Active Safety Systems

Vail autos: Denver Auto Show has some light in the tunnel - Apr 11, 2010 - Vail Daily

Riding on an all-new chassis and frame, the Sierra's diesel mill has been crafted with both an 11 percent increase in fuel efficiency (19 miles per gallon on the highway) and an eye to high country needs (a snowplowing package is compatible with every one of the heavy-duty trucks).

Audi unveils 2011 A3 range - Apr 09, 2010 - Left Lane

There is no shortage of A3 engine options for the 2011 model year, with nine on offer – five gas units and four diesel mills.

Future Infiniti G Could Get Mercedes-Benz 4-Cylinder - Apr 09, 2010 - The New York Times

The Infiniti G comes with a 3.7-liter V-6, but automakers are turning more toward smaller fuel-efficient engines for even their luxury cars.

Caterpillar announces 'Tier 4 Interim' genset solutions - Apr 08, 2010 - Power-Gen Worldwide

Caterpillar has announced its portfolio of technologies to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations for mobile and stationary generator sets in the US.

Cat's D7E does not go to waste with a new waste-handler version - Apr 08, 2010 - SAE Off-Highway Engineering

Cat says its new D7E waste-handler version blends the efficiency of the D7E with features that allow it to take on harsh landfill applications.

Second-generation 3.0L V6 Diesel for Audi Q7 Cuts Fuel Consumption 19%; Lower-Emission Variant Meets Euro 6 or US Regs - Apr 08, 2010 - Green Car Congress

Audi has revised the engine lineup for the Q7 full-size SUV, offering two new gasoline engines and the second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel. V8 and V12 diesels completes the range. All the engines for the Q7 combine forced induction and direct fuel injection. A high-performance recuperation system that recovers energy during braking is also a standard item with all six- and eight-cylinder engines.

Ram Heavy Duty Wins 2010 Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association Truck of the Year Title - Apr 07, 2010 - PR Newswire

- Ram Heavy Duty awarded Outstanding Truck of 2010 at the Denver Auto Show - Rocky Mountain Automotive Press cite outstanding utility, interior amenities and functionality - Back-to-back wins for Ram Trucks following last year's victory for the Ram 1500

New fuel efficiency target for US clean diesel vehicles 6th April 2010 - Apr 06, 2010 - Platinum Today

Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, has explained that the move will see US consumers have access to a wider range of fuel-efficient vehicles.

New Cummins tech to improve diesel performance - Apr 05, 2010 - HazMat Management Magazine

Cummins announced recently that it is using new proprietary datalogging and analysis technology to ensure enhanced performance and superior product reliability for its on-highway diesels for 2010.

85% of Jetta SportWagens sold in March were diesel-powered - Apr 05, 2010 - Auto Green Magazine

Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported that clean diesels made up 85 percent of the 2,018 Jetta SportWagens sold in March.

How Will New CAFE Standards Change the Cars We Drive? - Apr 05, 2010 - Triple Pundit

Diesel engines, which are typically more fuel-efficient, are likely to be more familiar in the States as a result of the change.

Ottawa to Florida, and back, in a diesel SUV - Apr 05, 2010 - Canada.com

Fifty-four hours. That's how long it took for me to drive from Ottawa to St. Petersburg, Florida and back over spring break, covering a little more than 5,600 kms. It is a road trip definitely not for the dawdler.

Advanced Diesel Engines Could Boost Long-Haul Efficiency by 20% - Apr 05, 2010 - SustainableBusiness.com

Advanced diesel engines in tractor-trailers could lower their fuel consumption by up to 20%. That's one of the findings of a new report from the National Research Council evaluating various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Diesel likely to continue dominating VW Touareg sales over hybrid - Apr 03, 2010 - AutoblogGreen

We had the opportunity to chat about the new Touareg with Volkswagen of America communications director Steve Keyes at the New York Auto Show this week. The all-new and much lighter second-generation Touareg debuted last month in Geneva with VW's first production hybrid drivetrain. Shortly after the Touareg debuted, we learned that the price in Germany would be some €23,000 more than the 3.0-liter V6 TDI model. Clearly that doesn't bode well for sales of the hybrid.

2011 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI - Apr 03, 2010 - MarketWatch

When an SUV is out of the question

Mixed reaction to new U.S. fuel standards - Apr 02, 2010 - UPI

Reactions were mixed to a move by U.S. transportation and environmental agencies in Washington to raise fuel efficiency targets by 10 miles per gallon by 2016.

Honeywell Expects Boost To U.S. Turbo Market From New Fuel Economy And Emissions Standards - Quick Facts - Apr 02, 2010 - RTT News

Honeywell said on Friday that it expects to see a significant increase in demand for turbocharged vehicles in the U.S. as a result of the new Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, or DOT, standards announced April 1.

MDEQ makes school buses cleaner - Apr 02, 2010 - Desoto Times Tribune

The Air Division of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality began this past week installing of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts on 38 DeSoto County School District buses.

Volkswagen sales say maybe it's time to go diesel - Apr 02, 2010 - Examiner.com

V-dub diesels seem to be catching on, with the Jetta Sportwagen TDI accounting for 85% of all Jetta sales.

2 new trains on track to cut pollution - Apr 01, 2010 - San Diego Union Tribune

Local railroad uses grant from state to buy engines.

Fuel Rules Spur Hybrids, Auto Engine Efficiency - Apr 01, 2010 - Planet Ark

Industry will build cleaner-burning diesel cars, plug-in hybrids and more efficient gasoline engines to achieve the 42 percent increase in fuel efficiency mandated by the U.S. government for 2016.

2010 Best Green Cars - Apr 01, 2010 - Mother Earth News

For our 2010 Best Green Cars list, we shine the spotlight on six reliable vehicles capable of 40 mpg or better. The winners are the Ford Fusion Hybrid, The Honda Civic Hybrid, the Honda Insight, the Toyota Prius, the Volkswagen Golf TDI and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

Diesels can meet tomorrow's CAFE goals today - Apr 01, 2010 - Biodiesel Magazine

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. EPA established new federal rules on April 1 setting the nation’s first greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards into place, and significantly increasing the fuel economy of all new U.S. passenger cars and light trucks—and clean diesels are ready to meet the challenge today.

Focus on fuel economy mandates begins - Apr 01, 2010 - Fleet Owner

Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, noted that increased fuel efficiency and lower emissions are near opposite and competing forces in diesel engine design.

Mazda Sky-D Concept Diesel Engine To Get 43 MPG On Highway - Apr 01, 2010 - EarthTechling

Mazda said in making this announcement that the Sky-D diesel engine will be incorporated into its next-generation mid-sized diesel car to deliver what it believes will be “highway fuel economy of up to 43 miles per gallon – which is better than today’s mid-sized hybrids – and a 20-percent improvement in fuel efficiency over Mazda’s current 2.2-liter diesel.”

Thomas Built Buses launches Saf-T-Liner C2e diesel-electric hybrid - Mar 31, 2010 - Trading Markets

Thomas Built Buses, a US-based bus manufacturer, has launched the Saf-T-Liner C2e diesel-electric hybrid.

Mazda plans to be first Japanese maker with diesel in U.S. - Mar 31, 2010 - USA Today

Mazda plans to be the first Japanese automaker to introduce a clean diesel into the U.S. market, it just announced at the New York auto show. It's due in 2012.

Advanced Diesel Engines May Cut Truck Fuel Use 20% by 2020 - Mar 31, 2010 - Environmental Leader

Using advanced diesel engines in tractor-trailers could lower their fuel consumption by up to 20 percent by 2020, and improved aerodynamics could deliver an 11 percent reduction in fuel use, according to a report from the National Research Council.

Honeywell's UOP and Indian Oil Corp. to Collaborate on Biofuels Projects in India - Mar 31, 2010 - Boston.com

Companies would evaluate non-food Indian feedstocks for the production of Green Diesel and Green Jet Fuels as well as the development of renewable power applications from biomass waste

Study: Diesels Ultimately More Affordable Than Hybrids, Gas Cars - Mar 31, 2010 - Earth Techling

A study conducted by Edmunds.com and examining various factors between hybrids, diesel, and gasoline-fueled vehicles, finds diesel-powered vehicles are more affordable over the long haul.

Clean Diesel Technology Helps Meet Ozone Clean Air Standards – DTF Editorial - Mar 31, 2010 - Powerline Magazine

While the merits of reducing the allowable levels of ozone in the atmosphere are now subject to considerable debate, there is no debate about the progress of clean diesel technology and its importance in meeting the nation’s clean air goals.

Diesel Power Curve Comparison! 2011 Power Stroke V-8 vs 2011 Duramax V-8 - Mar 30, 2010 - PickupTrucks.com

We already know that Ford’s all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel is rated at 390 horsepower (at 2,800 rpm) and 735 pounds-feet of torque (at 1,600 rpm) and GM’s updated 6.6 Duramax V-8 diesel is rated at 397 hp (at 3,000 rpm) and 765 pounds-feet, but those numbers don’t tell the whole story.

GM Partners with U.S. Department of Energy to Develop Jatropha-to-Biodiesel Project in India - Mar 30, 2010 - WTOL-TV

General Motors Co. (GM) today announced a five-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help develop the potential of the jatropha plant as a sustainable biofuel energy crop. Traditionally considered a weed, jatropha plants produce an oil that can be refined into biodiesel.

New 2011 Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel Engine Is B20 Biodiesel Compatible - Mar 30, 2010 - oromoindex.com

Ford’s all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty truck, is B20 biodiesel compatible.

2011 super duty, fuel efficient Fords - Mar 29, 2010 - The Fence Post

Finally better fuel mileage, no diesel engine price increase, all new 6-speed automatic, standard exhaust brake and telescoping steering wheel, oh my!

Investing in Fuel Efficiency - Mar 29, 2010 - Investing Daily

Diesel fuel is another beneficiary of the search for efficiency in passenger cars. Diesel-powered vehicles get as much as 40 percent more miles per gallon compared to similar-sized gasoline engines. Moreover, with the advent of turbo direct injection, diesel cars offer performance that's comparable to or better than equivalent gasoline engines.

Federal funds help upgrade Utah farm equipment - Mar 29, 2010 - Machine Finder

Grant funds from the federal government are helping people replace old farm equipment with newer, environmentally friendly models.

Clean Diesel May Soon Get Cheaper Too - Mar 28, 2010 - tonic

Low smog diesel engines have only been made possible with using super expensive platinum in the catalytic converters. A cheaper and more effective replacement may soon be available.

REVIEW: Are Volkswagen's Golf GTI AND TDI The Best For $25k? - Mar 27, 2010 - Auto Spies

 

Port authority listens to EPA presentation on reducing diesel-engine emissions - Mar 26, 2010 - Dyersburg State Gazette

Alan Powell of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Southeast Diesel Collaborative gave a presentation to the board and guests about the EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign.

Ships to use cleaner fuels during calls in U.S., Canada - Mar 26, 2010 - Houston Chronicle

Thousands of foreign-flagged ships calling at the Port of Houston each year will switch to cleaner low-sulfur fuel when they operate within 230 miles of the coast under rules approved today by an international regulatory body.

Why Clean Diesel Could Be A Pretty Big Deal - Mar 26, 2010 - The New Republic

It's hard to say, exactly, what the clean, low-carbon cars of the future will look like, but most of the hype revolves around plug-in electric cars and hydrogen vehicles. And why not? Those are both nifty ideas. Yet some of the technology involved still needs plenty of tinkering—plug-ins are at least several years away from becoming a mass-market item, while hydrogen vehicles are going to require a few major breakthroughs before they ever catch on. So it's worth paying attention to other, less-ambitious car technologies, too.

New catalytic converter material could make for cleaner, cheaper cars - Mar 26, 2010 - USA Today

Imagine a fuel-efficient, clean-burning diesel engine that costs $1,000 to $5,000 less than those built today. That's the possibility raised by research published this week in the journal Science, from chemical engineers at GM who've found a way to substitute a cheap mineral for wedding-ring-quality metals in catalytic converters.

Power without penalty - Mar 26, 2010 - National Post

 

Hybrid vs. diesel: luxury mpg champs - Mar 25, 2010 - CNN Money

The Audi A3 TDI rivals the hybrid Lexus HS 250h in fuel economy but without so much high-tech gadgetry.

Port of LA's Clean Truck Program recognized - Mar 25, 2010 - Press-Telegram

The Port of Los Angeles' version of the Clean Truck Program was honored by the Santa Monica-based nonprofit Environment Now for significantly reducing diesel truck emissions, officials announced Thursday.

Worst for trucking industry may be over, Daimler president says - Mar 25, 2010 - The Trucker

Echoing what has become a recurring theme among OEs at the Mid-America Trucking Show underway here this week, Daimler Trucks North America President and CEO Martin Daum acknowledged the economic recession had pretty much crippled American business, including the trucking industry, but quickly added that his company was ready for tomorrow.

Chevrolet, GMC HD Pickups Get Stronger Underpinnings, Enhanced Duramax Diesel - Mar 24, 2010 - Truckinginfo.com

General Motors' Heavy Duty pickups for 2011 will feature stronger frames, new suspensions, a more powerful, cleaner-burning Duramax diesel and an enhanced Allison automatic transmission.

First Look: 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Mar 24, 2010 - Nitrobahn.com

Mercedes, though working on the production of this much-anticipated C-class, has not yet released too many technical details at this early stage. The only thing known is that a hybrid model is expected, most possibly a diesel-electric hybrid or even a plug-in hybrid. An AMG enhanced performance model is likely to feature as well, probably powered by the tuner’s newly released 5.5-liter V8 engine.

Navistar Continues to Build for the Future - Mar 24, 2010 - Business Wire

Innovative Products, Customer-Focused Technology Position Company For Future Growth when Market Returns

First Drive: 2010 Mazda CX-7 Diesel - Mar 24, 2010 - Truck Trend

As Usual, Mazda Ponders a Different Road -- Will New Sky Diesel Be the Answer?

2012 Carbon Motors E7 Cop Car to Use BMW Diesel Power - Mar 23, 2010 - Car and Driver

As has been suspected for a long while, BMW and the new Carbon Motors announced an agreement today that will supply Carbon’s upcoming police cruiser with BMW’s fantastic 3.0-liter inline-six turbo-diesel engine.

Ford Introduces Power Stroke Engine with Fuel Economy Feature - Mar 23, 2010 - Topnews.com

The new Power Stroke diesel engine designed and built by Ford is to be located in the chassis of the 2011 Super Duty.

List: Top Ten Longest Range Vehicles - Mar 23, 2010 - Winding Road

With the departure of our BMW X5 xDrive35d, we began talking about vehicles that not only offered decent-to-good fuel economy, but also packed massive gas tanks to allow outrageous distances between fill ups. We set a minimum of 600 miles per tank, and got our numbers by multiplying the gas tank size by the EPA estimated highway mileage. Here are the results.

5 Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid - Mar 23, 2010 - How Stuff Works

Yeah, you read that title right: 5 reasons to not buy a hybrid car -- so, are we crazy? Maybe a little bit, but did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz both have hybrids? Isn't that a good enough reason to buy one? Well, as it turns out, hybrid vehicles aren't exactly for everyone. Not yet, anyway.

List: Top Ten Longest Range Vehicles - Mar 23, 2010 - Winding Road

With the departure of our BMW X5 xDrive35d, we began talking about vehicles that not only offered decent-to-good fuel economy, but also packed massive gas tanks to allow outrageous distances between fill ups. We set a minimum of 600 miles per tank, and got our numbers by multiplying the gas tank size by the EPA estimated highway mileage. Here are the results.

Diesel and electric vehicles two of many options to meet CAFE regulations - Mar 23, 2010 - Autoblog

New CAFE standards set to take affect in 2015 have automakers in a hurried frenzy. Meeting target CAFE numbers of 35.5 miles per gallon within the short five-year time frame is no easy feat.

Peugeots finish 1-2 at Sebring 12-hour race - Mar 22, 2010 - AutoWeek

Alexander Wurz's outlap after his final stop was quick enough for an overall victory for himself and Peugeot teammates Marc Gene and Anthony Davidson. Wurz drove his diesel-powered Peugeot 908 HDi FAP to a 13.817-second win at the 58th 12 Hours of Sebring, a first in the event for the famed French marque.

Greens Push Tougher Global Diesel Limits on ‘Black Carbon’ - Mar 22, 2010 - Diesel Fuel News

U.S.-based environmental advocacy group Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is calling upon the U.S. Congress and foreign governments to take further steps to slash diesel soot emissions to cut “black carbon” pollution blamed for causing “global warming.”

2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI, an AW Drivers Log - Mar 22, 2010 - AutoWeek

Delightful. What a terrific little package. Pricey, yeah, but a nice, good-looking car, and it makes a fine alternative to a small ute.

BMW To Supply Engines To US Police Car Maker Carbon Motors - Mar 22, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)--BMW AG (BMW.XE) will supply more than 240,000 six-cylinder diesel engines to U.S. police car maker Carbon Motors Corp. as part of its initiative to tap additional sales channels for its drive trains, the German luxury car maker said Monday.

3 technologies in 3 weeks - Mar 20, 2010 - Easy E-Car

“Fill it up please”: Power, Diesel or Petrol

Touareg TDI weathers any storm - Mar 19, 2010 - The Province

No choking on diesel fumes, no annoying engine racket and, best of all, no frozen butt

10 Ways for the Freight Sector to Lessen its Environmental Impact - Mar 19, 2010 - Environmental Leader

The future of transporting goods includes solar powered ships, GPS truck-tolling systems and advanced diesel-electric engines, according to “The Good Haul” report from the Environmental Defense Fund.

Cars With The Best Gas Mileage - Mar 19, 2010 - Forbes

These fuel-sippers are your best bet for paying less at the pump.

Is “The Good Haul” your haul? - Mar 19, 2010 - Fleet Owner

If you haven’t read “The Good Haul,” a report released by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), there is no time like the present as it lays out a “roadmap for modernizing the U.S. freight system,” including trucking, rail and air. “This report provides a roadmap for modernizing the U.S. freight system, making it more reliable and faster, and reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution,” said Kathryn Phillips, director of the California Transportation and Air Initiative at EDF, whose staff produced the report.

Road Test: 2010 BMW 335d - Mar 19, 2010 - National Post

The BMW 3 Series is one of the benchmark cars in the entry-level-luxury segment. You name it -- Audi A4, Infiniti G37, Lexus IS 350 -- the list is lengthy and it has been compared with this car. So, given its status, how does one improve upon a proven commodity? The answer is surprisingly simple: Slip a diesel engine under its shapely hood.

Mazda considering diesel for U.S. CX-7 crossover - Mar 19, 2010 - egmCarTech

Mazda is seriously considering a 4-cylinder diesel for the CX crossover for the U.S. market in efforts to boost fuel-economy without sacrificing performance, reports Road&Track.

Jeep to stay true to its roots - Mar 18, 2010 - Chicago Tribune

Brand chief says ruggedness will remain, with Fiat’s role limited

EPA Certifies 2010 MaxxForce Diesel Engine for School Buses - Mar 18, 2010 - School Transportation News

The two main diesel engine options for school buses that meet 2010 EPA emissions regulations are now certified.

2011 Ford Super Duty Gets Additional Fuel Flexibility - Mar 17, 2010 - Nitrobahn

Ford is celebrating the National Biodiesel Day this year honoring the birth date of father of Diesel engine, Rudolf Diesel with its new 2011 Super Duty and its all-new turbocharged engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty will now offer the unsurpassed biodiesel compatibility and fueling flexibility.

New 2011 Ford Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel Offers Customers More Fueling Choices - Mar 17, 2010 - PR Newswire

The new diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty, is B20 compatible, which allows customers an additional fueling option that uses blends of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is a type of diesel fuel that is derived from renewable energy sources and feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and animal fats.

Caterpillar plant brings 500 jobs to Newberry - Mar 17, 2010 - WACH-TV

A diesel generator plant plans to add up to 500 jobs in the next four years.

Cummins expects to top sales, profit highs in 2012 - Mar 17, 2010 - The Associated Press

Diesel engine maker Cummins Inc. said Tuesday that it expects to top its 2008 sales and profit records in 2012.

First Drive: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg lightens up while getting serious - Mar 15, 2010 - AutoBlog.com

The outgoing Volkswagen Touareg range has always lived on the wrong side of the tracks in America. It was a big, expensive Volkswagen. Notice that we can't just say it was a big, expensive vehicle, because those adjectives are almost as much the norm as anything else – we must qualify those descriptors with the word "Volkswagen." And we can't help but think that's part of the reason this go-almost-anywhere SUV never really made a splash anywhere in the U.S. except in puddles.

Eaton Marks Hybrid Systems Milestone - Mar 15, 2010 - Diesel Progress

 

2011 Ford F-Series Power Stroke Diesel is cleanest ever - Mar 15, 2010 - Electric Power and Light

The Ford F-Series Super Duty, equipped with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine, averages an 18 percent improvement for pickup models and up to 25 percent improvement for chassis cabs versus 2010 models.

2010 Audi A3 TDI - Short Take Road Test - Mar 15, 2010 - Car and Driver

If you’ve been paying attention, you already know that the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf share a fair amount of subcutaneous hardware, as well as corporate cousinhood. The architecture is pretty much identical, and there’s also considerable powertrain-parts-bin commonality, as exemplified by this new addition to the A3 lineup.

Clean diesels bring a mess of decisions - Mar 15, 2010 - The Detroit News

With mileage that can be as much as one-third better -- mpg on the highway -- hitting more than 40 than comparable gasoline engines clean diesel engines can take a big bite out of your car's carbon footprint.

Audi reveals revised R15 TDI prototype racer - Mar 15, 2010 - AutoWeek

Audi has released photos of its new R15 TDI LMP1 racing prototype that will begin testing at Sebring International Raceway on March 22.

2011 BMW 5 Series Sport Wagon - Mar 14, 2010 - Auto Talk

The new BMW 5 Series Touring is the perfect symbiosis of driving pleasure, efficiency, versatility and sporting elegance. The 4th generation of the Business Touring convinces through powerful design aesthetics, modern premium-level functionality and brand-typical driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficiency.

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review - Mar 13, 2010 - MPG-o-Matic

The return of the VW Golf TDI to America marks a milestone in the clean diesel revolution, as it hearkens back to times gone by. While the original diesel-powered Rabbit, ancestor of the Golf TDI, was a revered fuel-sipper during the energy crisis decades ago, the little old diesel Rabbit wasn’t praised for its abundance of power. The thoroughly modern 2010 Golf TDI, on the other hand, is both frugal at the pump and a pleasure to drive.

GM unveils most powerful diesel pickup - Mar 11, 2010 - The Detroit News

The all-new 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine will deliver 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque, GMC officials said Wednesday when they took the wraps off of the 2011 Sierra Denali HD pickup at the National Truck Equipment Association Convention in St. Louis.

Ford to build its own diesel engines - Mar 11, 2010 - Oakland Press

Ford Motor Co. is hoping to keep its product revolution rolling by introducing for the first time its own diesel engine into the heavy-duty pickup truck segment.

Report: Chrysler reconsidering light-duty diesel for Ram - Mar 11, 2010 - Autoblog

Dodge may be back in the light-duty diesel game. Joe Veltri, Chrysler vice president of product planning, reportedly said at the NTEA Work Truck Show, "We're in discussions with Cummins. There's no contract [with Cummins] but [a light-duty diesel] is in our plan."

NY/NJ Clean Trucks Plan Launches Without Owner-Operator Ban - Mar 10, 2010 - Austin Business Journal

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today congratulated the leadership of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for developing a Clean Trucks Program that will improve air quality at the port. The NY/NJ plan focuses on reducing truck pollution through retirement of older diesel engines and not on unrelated and unnecessary requirements or banning owner-operator truck drivers from hauling freight at the port.

Port Authority Phasing Out Older Port Trucks - Mar 10, 2010 - The Jersey City Independent

The Port Authority and the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a plan to replace some of the heaviest truck polluters at area ports and completely phase out older trucks in the coming years.

How do you measure turbo diesel? - Mar 10, 2010 - Heavy Truck Parts

If the performance of diesel vehicles, a topic that is done, diesel will always be given priority. Diesel cars and trucks delivers outstanding fuel economy. Are 20 to 30 percent better than comparable vehicles with petrol engines.

2011 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty - First Drive Review - Mar 10, 2010 - Car and Driver

The bigger news is the new turbocharged and intercooled 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel V-8. Not only does it generate output ratings that make competing oil burners look tame—390 hp and 735 lb-ft—but it also produces these numbers at very low revs (2800 and 1600 rpm, respectively).

GM announces 2011 6.6L Duramax V8 diesel power numbers - Mar 10, 2010 - egm CarTech

Last month when General Motors unveiled the new 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty pickup we learned that the lineup will consist of two engine options including a Vortec 6.0L gas V8 mated to a strengthened version of the Hydra-Matic 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission and the new 6.6L Duramax diesel mated to a new Allison 1000 6-speed automatic.

Chevrolet’s 2011 Silverado Boasts Best-In-Class Diesel Power - Mar 10, 2010 - Nitrobahn

The powerful engine now offers improved fuel economy reducing the NOx emissions by up to 63 percent. This combines with 36-gallon (136 L) fuel tank to provide up to 680 miles (1,090 km) of highway driving between fill-ups. Silverado 3500HD now gets a fifth wheel hitch increasing its load capacity to 20,000 pounds (9,072 kg).

2011 GMC Sierra debuts with new Denali version, more power - Mar 10, 2010 - autoweek.com

GMC is making going to work a bit more stylish--but still with plenty of grunt-- with the first-ever offering of its Denali trim on the Sierra heavy-duty line of trucks.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg / Touareg Hybrid / Touareg TDI - First Drive Review - Mar 09, 2010 - Car and Driver

As a longtime diesel promoter, Volkswagen’s interest in hybrids has strictly been competitive, its corporate line an assertion that diesel is the better fuel-saving alternative. With the 2011 Touareg, though, VeeDub has not only acquiesced to hybrid demands, but has built one of the best gas/electric vehicles on the market.

Truckers chafe at alternative fuel mandates - Mar 08, 2010 - DC Velocity

Alternative fuels may someday go mainstream, but truckers want to make the shift on their terms, not the government's.

2011 Ford F-series Super Duty, an AW Flash Drive - Mar 08, 2010 - autoweek.com

This is no F-150. The Super Duty is a whole 'nuther class up from what most people think of generically as a pickup.

First Drive: 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty brings the biggest tools - Mar 08, 2010 - autobloggreen

It's a guy thing. Tim Allen understands. If you've got a job to do, you need the right tool. As guy logic goes, the bigger and more powerful the tool, the better.

EDITORIAL: New industry to power up - Mar 08, 2010 - Aiken Standard

A new industrial neighbor is moving into Aiken County with the addition of MTU Detroit Diesel which will make its home in the Sage Mill Industrial Park.

Backup generators installed for Yahoo! data center - Mar 06, 2010 - iStock Analyst

 

Air panel proposes tougher regulations for ports - Mar 06, 2010 - Los Angeles Times

Rules would allow officials to enforce ports' voluntary pollution reductions and impose fines for violations.

Technology not fashion statement - Mar 05, 2010 - National Post

Cars are not shoes. Actually, what I meant to say is that cars should not be like shoes. Or, even more accurately, car technology should not be subject to the same whims of fashion and flair as footwear.

California Air Resources Board familiarizes truck drivers with new regulations - Mar 03, 2010 - San Diego News Room

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will offer an instructional course to cargo truck drivers and owners March 23 in the Port of San Diego’s administration building to help them understand new regulations enacted last May.

Port emissions program shows signs of success - Mar 03, 2010 - Tacoma Weekly

90 percent of trucks meet 2010 clean air standards

Subaru Forester Diesel Confirmed - Mar 03, 2010 - Car Advice

Well you’ve all asked for it and Subrau has listened, after the success of the Subaru Outback Diesel, the Japanese giant has decided to add diesel to the one of the best SUVs on the market. The Subaru Forester will soon be available with the world’s first boxer diesel engine.

Audi puts fuel-sipping diesel in A3 - Mar 03, 2010 - The Associated Press

For the first time since its U.S. introduction in 2005, the five-door A3 adds a diesel-powered engine and now boasts a federal government fuel mileage rating of 30 miles per gallon in city driving and 42 mpg on the highway.

EPA honors S.C. agencies for keeping air clean - Mar 02, 2010 - Times & Democrat

Top officials of the federal Environmental Protection Agency are honoring South Carolina agencies for using stimulus money to help keep the air clean.

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: The First Diesel Hybrid from Mercedes-Benz - Mar 02, 2010 - The Auto Channel

The technical basis for the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is the E 250 CDI with a four cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp). For the new hybrid model, the Mercedes-Benz engineers have used the fuel-efficient 4-cylinder diesel engine in combination with a compact electric motor developing 15 kW.

Mercedes Poised to Launch First Diesel-Hybrid By Year-End - Mar 02, 2010 - MotorCrave.com

Mercedes-Benz will shake this comfortable format up when it launches its first diesel-electric hybrid later this year. The Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTec Hybrid will earn its diesel creds from a 2.2-liter twin-turbo diesel four-cylinder. The lithium-ion battery and electric motor will be shared with the S400.

Volkswagen Wins the Podium with the 2010 Canadian Car of the Year - Mar 02, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

Volkswagen credited its higher sales to its recently introduced new Golf Family, including the 2010 Canadian Car of the Year, the Golf GTI by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

Mazda’s Efficiency Strategy to Include Stop/Start, Energy Regeneration, Diesel, and More - Car News - Mar 01, 2010 - Car and Driver

We had a chance at the 2010 Geneva auto show to chat with Robert Davis, Mazda North America’s senior VP of quality and R&D, about the company’s strategy for meeting ever-tightening fuel-efficiency regulations. It’s going to be a multistep process, we were told, covering several technologies, including those outlined here.

Bentley diesel ‘possible’ - Mar 01, 2010 - Auto Express

Bentley is considering introducing its first-ever diesel car, Auto Express has learned. Speaking exclusively with us at the Geneva Motor Show, Stuart McCullough, Bentley member of the board for sales and marketing, revealed that the 12-cylinder diesel engine first seen in the Audi Q7 V12 could be fitted to a future model, such as the Mulsanne.

Report: Mercedes-Benz to launch first diesel hybrid this year - Mar 01, 2010 - autobloggreen

 

NRDC: Behind the Wheel - Feb 28, 2010 - OnEarth

A mechanical engineer by training, Roland Hwang is NRDC's transportation program director. He works on transportation, energy, and climate issues at both the state and federal levels.

2010 Audi A3 TDI - Audi Diesel Luxury Wagon Review - Automobile Magazine - Feb 25, 2010 - Automobile Magazine

The 2.0 TDI engine is the new optional powerplant for the A3, Audi's small-car offering that first arrived here for 2006. The TDI certainly makes a lot more sense than the 3.2-liter V-6 (which has been dropped) as the alternative engine offering in this car, particularly as the latest version of the A3's standard, 2.0-liter turbo four boasts the drivability of a V-6.

Ford Releases 2011 Super Duty Specs - Feb 25, 2010 - Transport Topics Online

Ford Motor Co. released horsepower and torque ratings for the all-new diesel and gasoline engines that will power its forthcoming 2011 Super Duty models, and also released payload and towing capacities for the trucks.

10 best cars: Consumer Reports - Feb 24, 2010 - CNNMONEY.com

The GTI is an tuned-up version of the VW Golf hatchback. It's got a turbocharged 200-horsepower four-cylinder engine in place of the 170-horsepower five-cylinder engine in the standard Golf, as well as more performance-oriented suspension.

2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI - Feb 23, 2010 - CNET Reviews

While test driving the 2010 Audi A3 TDI for this review, we showed it to friends and relatives, highlighting the fact that it gets about 40 mpg fuel economy. Inevitably, they asked us "Why aren't we all driving diesels?"

OPEC would benefit from ongoing failure by lawmakers to act - Feb 23, 2010 - The Hill Special Report on Energy and the Environment

America’s national security and our economy would improve if we enact laws in 2010 that will reduce the dependence of U.S. transportation upon oil. Doing so would also reduce transportation’s carbon footprint.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI vs. 2010 Toyota Prius - Feb 22, 2010 - http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/02/22/466709.html

It’s the engine that makes the Jetta TDI special. Europeans embraced diesels decades ago because of diesel’s inherently greater fuel economy and later as a lower CO2 emitter. In the US, California focused emissions standards on photochemical pollutants endemic to Los Angeles. With the introduction of low-sulfur fuel the problem of soot (particulate emissions) became easier to control. Diesels are naturally low emitters of hydrocarbons, modern engines even more so.

Jaguar Making its First Ever Diesel Sports Car – The Jaguar XK - Feb 19, 2010 - Nitrobahn.com

For the first time, Jaguar is making a diesel-powered sports car with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Jaguar is planning to re-fashion the existing XK in a bid to outsell its contemporary rivals like the BMW 635d, which has become the best-selling car in its class in the UK and Europe.

The Asphalt Jungle: Oil Change - Feb 17, 2010 - Motor Trend

I've always admired diesel engines- particularly the 475-horsepower goliath that powered the Kenworth T600 "anteater" semi truck I test-drove years ago-but only lately have I found myself actually wanting a diesel. This surprises even me. Would I actually trade vroom vroom for clatta clatta?

The Asphalt Jungle: Oil Change - Feb 17, 2010 - Motor Trend

I've always admired diesel engines- particularly the 475-horsepower goliath that powered the Kenworth T600 "anteater" semi truck I test-drove years ago-but only lately have I found myself actually wanting a diesel. This surprises even me. Would I actually trade vroom vroom for clatta clatta?

Fiat 500 Gets New MultiJet Diesel Engine and 60 MPG - Feb 17, 2010 - www.Treehugger.com

In addition to its two-cylinder small displacement engine and an all-electric plug-in (in concept form, anyway), the Fiat 500 will soon offer a 1.3-liter 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine that has a fuel economy of 60 mpg. The new diesel engine can top out at 112 miles per hour and does 0-60 in 10.7 seconds.

Volkswagen Launches New Beetle Red Rocks, CC R-Line Editions in U.S. - Feb 16, 2010 - Automobile Magazine

Although we already knew about the new Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition, Volkswagen revealed two additional special-edition V-Dubs -- the New Beetle Red Rocks and the CC R-line -- are making their way to U.S. dealers.

Heavy-duty Ram offers lots of amenities - Feb 14, 2010 - San Francisco Chronicle

Dodge redesigned the Ram heavy-duty pickups for 2010, and they come in two sizes — the single-rear-wheel 2500 version and the dual-rear-wheel 3500 model that I tested.

Chevy Silverado HD uses diesel turbo for braking, not just acceleration - Feb 11, 2010 - USA Today

Chevrolet says its Silverado 2500 HD, introduced at the Chicago Auto Show Feb. 10, will go on sale in early summer. Diesel-power models will feature a "smart exhaust" brake system that's supposed to reduce wear on the brakes and make mountain driving easier.

Honeywell Set to Turbocharge 70% of U.S. Diesel Light Truck Segment With Launch of Ford 2011 Super Duty Truck - Feb 10, 2010 - PRNewswire

Honeywell DualBoost and AVNT(TM) Technologies Enable Ford and GM to Meet New Emissions Targets While Achieving Power and Fuel Efficiency Goals

Audi releases information on the new A1 - Feb 10, 2010 - The Examiner

We have seen a video online and we have seen an Internet leak of the new A1, but now Audi has released full official images of the new small car to the media.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne wins Audi fuel-efficiency driving challenge - Feb 07, 2010 - The Examiner

The Audi Efficiency Challenge was designed to showcase the mileage and performance possibilities that Audi TDI clean diesel technology provides in real-world driving conditions.

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI and GT - Feb 04, 2010 - Fox News

After more than 25 million sales spread over six generations, the Volkswagen Golf needs no introduction. But neither do two of its variants: the diesel-powered TDI and the ultra sporty GTI. At first blush these two compacts appear to be polar opposites on par with, well, the Earth’s poles. One is a high-mileage penny pincher, the other a high-strung extrovert. But look deeper into the specs and you’ll find that they share quite a bit.

Best New-Car Incentives - Feb 04, 2010 - Forbes

These cash-back deals are as good as it gets this month.

Volkswagen's 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a 'Ward's 10 Best Engine' for 2010 - Feb 02, 2010 - Business Wire

As fuel economy and emissions gain even greater awareness among today's new car shoppers, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is honored to have its 2.0-liter four-cylinder TDI® Clean Diesel engine selected by Ward's Automotive Group as one of the "10 Best Engines" for 2010. Presented at a special ceremony during last month's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 16th-annual list represents the only awards program in North America to recognize engine excellence.

Clean Diesel Technology Helps Meet Current and Any Future Ozone Clean Air Standards - Feb 02, 2010 - Earth Times

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first public hearing on proposed revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, held in Arlington, VA.

GREEN: 2010 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - Feb 01, 2010 - Automobile Magazine

VW used to offer a 5.0-liter turbodiesel V-10 with 553 lb-ft of torque in the Touareg, but it was expensive (about $70K) and, not surprisingly, found few buyers. No one need mourn its loss, though, because the 2010 Touareg TDI still offers a boatload of torque from its 3.0-liter V-6 diesel.

Smog & Trucking: EPA proposal may have minimal consequences on industry - Feb 01, 2010 - Fleet Owner

According to Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, the Clean Air Act requires a four-year lead time for manufacturers and three years of regulatory stability before any new engine emissions certification standards are issued. As a result, he added, the earliest new regulations could be enacted would be 2014.

Hot Wheels: Audi clean diesel enters second year with facelift - Jan 30, 2010 - Phoenix Business Journal

A turbodiesel, or TDI, version of Audi full-size Q7 sport utility hit showrooms only showrooms about a year ago, but for 2010 gets a minor facelift along with its traditionally fueled siblings.

New Clean Diesel Cars and Pick-Up Trucks in the Passing Lane of Advanced Technology Superhighway at Washington Auto Show - Jan 28, 2010 - Auto Mobi

Look for some of the latest clean diesel cars and pick-up trucks in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway display at the Washington, DC Auto Show, which runs January 27-31 at the Washington, DC convention center. The Diesel Technology Forum – an educational group representing diesel manufacturers, suppliers and fuel refiners - will anchor the clean diesel display in the Advanced Technology SuperHighway at the Washington Auto Show.

Diesel In America: 1300 Miles In A BMW 335d - Jan 25, 2010 - Motor Trend

America and Europe might have this whole hybrid/diesel thing the wrong way round. Diesels like cruising at constant velocities, where their highly efficient combustion process allows them to extract the maximum energy out of every gallon of fuel.

2011 BMW 5-series / 535i - First Drive Review - Jan 25, 2010 - Car And Driver

Tailored styling and traditional BMW dynamics make the new 5 a winner.

Protecting children from harmful school bus diesel emissions - Jan 25, 2010 - The Washington Post

Part of Jim Blubaugh's job as head of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Clean Diesel Campaign is to clear the air by reducing emissions from thousands of diesel-fueled school buses, and in the process protect children from the noxious exhaust fumes. Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, has worked with Blubaugh for the past decade and said the EPA official has made a big impact within his field.

Hot Wheels: BMW X5 goes the distance with advanced diesel technology - Jan 23, 2010 - Phoenix Business Journal

 

A Case for a Small Car - Jan 22, 2010 - The Wall Street Journal

After driving the base two-door model, the sporty GTI version and the fuel-economy-focused diesel, I found the Golf a compelling case for downsizing.

A New Heavyweight Among Hybrids - Jan 21, 2010 - The New York Times

Caterpillar D7E diesel-electric bulldozer. The D7E burns 6.2 gallons of diesel an hour, drawing from a 126-gallon tank, but Cat says it can push 25 percent more material — rocks, dirt, whatever — per gallon than the nonhybrid D7R.

Volkswagen of America: Full speed ahead with diesel! - Jan 18, 2010 - Autoblog Green

The TDI has accounted for between 30 and 40 percent of Jetta sales since it launched and nearly all Jetta Sportwagens are diesels. Similarly, the Touareg TDI accounts for over one-third of the SUV's sales. Over the next few years, a redesigned Jetta and the new Tennessee-built mid-sized car will also have diesel options. If the luxury Phaeton returns, it too will go TDI.

It's Bumper-to-Bumper Green Cars at Detroit Auto Show - Jan 15, 2010 - Daily Finance (AOL)

Another option for car makers, of course, is diesel engines, which are popular in Europe, accounting for about half of all vehicle sales there. Newly available low-sulfur diesel fuel has allowed European car makers, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes, to sell diesel-powered cars in all 50 states, but just within the last two years.

The Germans Are Coming: Volkswagen's Drive to Succeed in America - Jan 15, 2010 - Fast Company

Volkswagen wants to be the world's No. 1 carmaker, but first the company has to win over America.

Is It a Bulldozer, Backhoe or Excavator?: Diesel Technology Forum - Jan 15, 2010 - Bradenton Herald

Background on Types of Diesel Construction Machines and Equipment Used in Rescue and Recovery Efforts

What You'll be Driving in 2016 - Jan 14, 2010 - CBS News

For years, the auto industry had successfully fought off attempts to impose tougher gas mileage standards. But when the big automakers came to Washington last year asking for handouts, the help came at a price: tough new national standards. The rules - previously proposed as state limits by California - will require each car company selling in the U.S. to deliver an average fuel economy of 35.5 miles per gallon for its cars, SUVs, vans, and pickups sold here.

Massive DOE grant program aims to boost truck fuel economy - Jan 12, 2010 - Fleet Owner

“These particular funds … would further expand the kind of work and research that has been done in the 21st Century Truck Program, which looked at the total vehicle – beyond just the engine and powertrain – to improve fuel efficiency,” Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), told FleetOwner.

Diesel may be better fuel deal for U.S. - Jan 11, 2010 - The Detroit News

What could be an important milestone in the U.S. auto industry took place in early December at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Amid the hype surrounding hybrids, plug-ins and fuel cells, a diesel car -- the Audi A3 TDI -- was named "Green Car of the Year." A week later, The Detroit News selected the same diesel as its "Car of the Year."

2010: Audi Plans To Stay In The Picture - Jan 11, 2010 - Marketing Daily

Audi has big plans this year as it continues down a road toward making the U.S. diesel- -- and Audi- -- friendly while readying the market for its next flagship, the 2011 A8 sedan.

Diesel may be better fuel deal for U.S. - Jan 11, 2010 - The Detroit News

What could be an important milestone in the U.S. auto industry took place in early December at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Amid the hype surrounding hybrids, plug-ins and fuel cells, a diesel car -- the Audi A3 TDI -- was named "Green Car of the Year." A week later, The Detroit News selected the same diesel as its "Car of the Year."

US Grants $187M For Fuel Efficiency Research - Jan 11, 2010 - NPR

The Obama administration will announce on Monday funding for nine projects designed to significantly increase fuel efficiency in heavy trucks and passenger vehicles, with more than half the money coming from the $787 billion stimulus package.

Ford wins top car, truck awards at Detroit auto show - Jan 11, 2010 - Seattle Times

Ford Motor's market momentum got a lift Monday by winning both the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.

American cars have European flair at Detroit auto show - Jan 10, 2010 - USA Today

And expect more diesels, a staple in Europe, where gasoline is taxed to $7 or more a gallon. Diesel fuel is cheaper there, and diesel engines deliver higher mileage. Diesels are to grow to 14% of Chrysler's U.S. mix, up from 9%, all trucks, now.

Will 2010 be the year of the car? - Jan 10, 2010 - The Orange County Register

Other “alternative” or green power trains include hydrogen fuel cells, motors powered by propane or natural gas, and even “clean diesel.” And keep in mind that improvements continue to be made in traditional gasoline engines so they are both more fuel efficient and powerful.

The Road Ahead - Jan 10, 2010 - Destinations Magazine

Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology, shares his expertise on the motorcoach industry and the approaching era of clean fuel, low emissions and ever-refining technology.

Detroit Auto Show: A Green Preview - Jan 08, 2010 - The New York Times

Available for drives there will be Ford, Mercury, Mercedes, Audi and Chevrolet hybrid, diesel and fuel-cell vehicles, as well as the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Think City battery cars.

Green cars for '10 and beyond - Jan 07, 2010 - Fox WXIN

Despite relatively low gas prices, consumers and automakers alike are still turning their attention to high fuel economy. The 2009 Detroit auto show was invaded by green cars of all types: diesel, hybrid, electric, and fuel cell. Here are the eco-friendly vehicles you can expect for 2010.

Mercedes, GM Developing Diesel Hybrids - Jan 06, 2010 - Fox News

Now other manufacturers are joining the party. Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its first hybrid-electric car with a diesel engine in 2011, and even GM has engineering prototypes on test tracks to help it figure out the best combination of electric-drive components with the fuel-saving engines.

Experts: Transport emission policies need overhaul - Jan 06, 2010 - Fleet Owner

The key to reducing GHG emissions – of which carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major focus – boils down to improving the fuel efficiency of the entire transportation network, Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, told FleetOwner.

TDI diesel sales strong for Volkswagen - Jan 06, 2010 - Biodiesel Magazine

Drivers are starting to understand that diesel technology rivals hybrid platforms for fuel efficiency and offers greater performance and torque—and the numbers are starting to show. Volkswagen of America Inc. announced in December that its line of clean diesel TDI models sold 41, 278 models—approximately 20 percent of the company’s overall sales volume for the year. December sales totaled 4,378 units.

The best cars of the year - Jan 02, 2010 - Marketwatch

Best gas sipper: VW Jetta TDI. Here is the best thing about this diesel Volks: You will never know it is a diesel by driving it. It is smooth and quiet with the torque that diesels are famous for, not to mention good gas mileage. I got 32.2 mpg and many Jetta owners tell me that 40 mpg is typical on a trip. Plus the Jetta is just fun to drive but may be hard to find due to strong demand. Base models start at $22,660.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI: The upscale, practical niche - Dec 31, 2009 - The Boston Globe

This is an upscale, sporty wagon with German styling, good handling, the diesel's mother lode of inherent torque, and nicely proportioned ergonomics. The interior space is nicely apportioned among the front-seat passengers, rear-seat riders, and cargo area.

Diesel-powered cars to flood U.S. - Dec 31, 2009 - The Detroit News

In truth, diesels have become quiet, strong and clean, not to mention amazingly economical. I recently drove a diesel-powered Lancia Delta through the hills and highways of Italy's Tuscany region for a week and came away very impressed with the compact hatchback's comfort and performance.

Review: Volkswagen Touareg TDI is clean diesel fun - Dec 31, 2009 - The Orange County Register

During my days with this luxury SUV (starting price: $43,960), I can see why so many automakers tout the merits of diesel — and why the engines are so popular in global markets outside the U.S., especially in Europe, where in some places diesels fill up half of all engine bays.

Thrift and Thrills With VW Golf TDI and GTI - Dec 30, 2009 - The New York Times

For well under $25,000, the Golf TDI tops 50 miles per gallon in real-world highway mileage. Yet it still offers serious passing power in a practical package that’s as quiet and sophisticated as any affordable small car in the world today.

Lawrence Ulrich's Top 10 Cars of 2009 - Dec 25, 2009 - The New York Times

The TDI hatchback, along with its road-slashing GTI cousin, are the best and most timely cars I’ve driven this year, a one-two punch to the recession’s leering mug.

Progress Was Evolutionary, Not Revolutionary - Dec 24, 2009 - The New York Times

But my No. 1 pick is the BMW 335d. The 335d, to my mind, does the most to advance the green game in the United States, offering a sport-sedan driving experience along with 36 m.p.g. on the highway and a federal tax credit.

Hino Trucks donates trucks to support diesel education - Dec 23, 2009 - Fleet Owner

Six colleges across the U.S. are due to receive either a 2005 or 2006 commercial vehicle from Hino Trucks to provide apprentices and students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with engines and other components, allowing them to learn the latest on-board diagnostic technology.

Diesel Vehicles, Better in Real-World Fuel Efficiency - Dec 21, 2009 - Engine Block

"It's long been known that diesel is the most fuel-efficient internal combustion engine ever produced, typically providing 20-40 percent greater fuel- efficiency than other technologies," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diesel technology.

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI) Awarded $960,000 Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) - Dec 16, 2009 - CNN Money

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDTI), the cleantech emissions reduction company providing sustainable solutions to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower the carbon intensity of on- and off-road engine applications, today announced that it has received a diesel emissions reduction technology development grant under the New Technology Research and Development program from the Houston Advanced Research Center totaling $960,971.

Webinar to examine pros, cons of biodiesel - Dec 14, 2009 - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

On Dec. 15, the Diesel Technology Forum will host a webinar, offering a look at biodiesel availability, quality and impact on vehicle performance.

Caterpillar Embarks On Engine Remanufacturing In China - Dec 14, 2009 - CNN Money

Caterpillar, the world's largest producer of construction machinery by sales, said Monday it will establish a new company with Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co. that will rebuild Yuchai and Caterpillar's diesel engines and components in China.

2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year: Ram Heavy Duty - Dec 10, 2009 - Motor Trend

Despite the effects of the Great Recession on personal-use truck sales, there is still demand for pickups ready to do hard work.

Ward's announces 10 Best Engines for 2010 - Dec 09, 2009 - Autoblog

Two turbodiesels (one each from BMW AG and Volkswagen AG) and two hybrid-electric vehicles (from Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp.) made this year's list by achieving fuel economy of nearly 40 mpg (5.8 L/100 km) in the VW Jetta SportWagen TDI and up to 55 mpg (4.2 L/100 km) in the Toyota Prius in real-world driving.

BMW: Hybrids Not the Only Green Answer - Dec 07, 2009 - The New York Times

BMW uses guerrilla tactics to get recalcitrant American consumers into diesels, including putting them into loaner fleets at dealerships. “When they bring them back and we tell them the car was a diesel with 600-mile range, they can’t believe it,” Mr. Robertson said.

2010 alt-fuel choices: Audi Q7 TDI - Dec 04, 2009 - The Boston Globe

If you want a diesel with a small footprint, get the $22,660 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. If you’ve got to cruise large with all the trimmings, it’s hard to pick a diesel that’s more well-crafted and stylish than the Q7.

2010 Audi A3 TDI Wins Green Car of the Year - Dec 04, 2009 - Automobile Magazine

Audi just gained a bit of credibility in the green vehicle community with its 2010 A3 TDI. The company won the highly sought-after Green Car of the Year award given by Green Car Journal.

VOLKSWAGEN ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF THE UP! LITE CONCEPT CAR AT 2009 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW - Dec 03, 2009 - PR Newswire

Other Highlights Include the New Beetle Final Editions, and the Comprehensive Lineup of Vehicles with TDI® Clean Diesel Technology

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Announces Over $16 million in Recovery Act Dollars to Bolster Clean Air in Washington - Dec 03, 2009 - U.S. EPA.gov

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today announced more than $16 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to local agencies for projects that will reduce diesel emissions in Washington State.

Audi’s Spunky, Thrifty A3 TDI Wins Green Car Award - Dec 03, 2009 - The New York Times

The 2010 Audi A3 TDI was named 2010 Green Car of the Year on Thursday at the Los Angeles auto show, by Green Car Journal magazine. The new sports wagon was cited for its “rakish styling”, torquey turbocharged diesel engine, its impressively low tailpipe emissions and its 42 miles per gallon highway fuel economy rating.

Behind the Wheel: 2010 Volkswagen Golf - Dec 03, 2009 - The New York Times

For those who want the best fuel economy, there is the TDI, which also has a sport suspension. The diesel engine is a 2-liter turbocharged, direct-injection 4-cylinder that is clean enough to be sold nationwide.

Clean Diesel Cars Competing with Hybrids at the LA Show - Dec 03, 2009 - Auto Evolution

“Clean diesel technology continues to prove its competitiveness in real-world fuel economy, environmental and on-road performance," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, an industry educational trade group based in Washington, DC, with offices in Sacramento.

L.A. Auto Show will spotlight a new concept: Cars that sell - Dec 02, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times

Forget the supercars and green machines. At this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, the emphasis is on affordable small cars and minivans. The auto industry, trying to climb out of its worst sales slump in decades, wants the spotlight on vehicles it can sell -- now.

Audi's Q7 TDI Clean Diesel Wins Earth, Wind & Power(SM) Environmental Award - Dec 02, 2009 - PRNewswire

Audi's Q7 TDI, its first clean diesel vehicle to hit U.S. streets this year is turning heads, most recently with a nod from the Earth, Wind & Power Awards, which selected it as "Most Environmentally Progressive Truck of the Year."

2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI - Short Take Road Test - Dec 01, 2009 - Car And Driver

However, there’s something new under the hood, or at least new to the gen-six U.S. Golf: VW’s 2.0-liter, direct-injection turbo-diesel (TDI) four. (The standard engine is still the ho-hum 170-hp inline-five.) The Golf TDI, which produces 140 horses and 236 pound-feet of torque, is a shade slower than the Golf 2.5 regardless of transmission—six-speed manual (standard) or optional six-speed, dual-clutch DSG automated manual.

Upcoming DTF Webinar to examine pros and cons of biodiesel - Dec 01, 2009 - Biodiesel Magazine

On December 15, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will host a webinar that will take a look at biodiesel availability, quality and impact on vehicle performance in order to help fleet managers and policymakers make informed decisions about the risks and benefits of expanded biodiesel use. Subsequent webinars in early 2010 will provide a more in-depth look at vehicle performance issues and considerations for developing mandates and other biodiesel policies.

2010 Green Car of the Year to be awarded at Los Angeles Auto Show - Dec 01, 2009 - Global Post

Now in its fifth year, the Green Car of the Year(R) award honors environmental leadership in the automobile field and recognizes vehicles that are readily available to consumers during the award year. For the first time an Audi makes the final five with its sporty A3 TDI clean diesel.

2011 Audi A8 Revealed - Dec 01, 2009 - The Motor Report

The 2011 Audi A8 will launch with two 4.2 litre engines - a naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 and a turbodiesel V8. The petrol-powered 4.2 FSI develops 273kW and 445Nm, however the 258kW 4.2 TDI eclipses it with its enormous 800Nm torque output.

Which New Hybrid Has 10 Wheels and Flies? - Nov 27, 2009 - New York Times

IT sounded like a garbage truck and smelled like one, too. Aside from the giant pastoral scene on its side, it even looked like a standard-issue New York City garbage truck.

BMW Comes Clean With Three North American Premiers at LA Auto Show - Nov 26, 2009 - The Auto Channel

The Los Angeles Auto Show will be the site of three North American vehicle debuts for BMW.

Package Tour: Driving a FedEx Hybrid - Nov 26, 2009 - New York Times

THE first thing I noticed when I got behind the wheel of a hybrid FedEx Express delivery truck was the lack of an ignition lock. Instead of using a key, I borrowed one of the radio frequency ID tags that drivers swipe over a reader, and I hit the “engine start” button to get rolling.

Volkswagen's Audi Redoubles Efforts to Boost U.S. Market Share - Nov 25, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

For some auto makers, the global recession has spelled bankruptcy or near extinction. For Volkswagen AG's Audi unit, it could be the biggest break in decades.

Five cars to be thankful for - Nov 25, 2009 - WREX.com

BMW 335d: One of the most satisfying driver's cars we've piloted this year is a diesel. Yes, a diesel! The builder of "the ultimate driving machine" knows how to build diesel engines that are right in line with its sporty persona, so the newly available BMW 335d is not only a diesel but a 3 Series, which means it is the epitome of a driver's ca

BMW's Diesel Hybrid Pulls 63 MPG, Outruns an M3 - Nov 24, 2009 - PC Magazine

BMW's EfficientDynamics Vision concept car combines the best of all worlds with incredible fuel efficiency, breaktaking performance, and sensational looks. It's powered by a three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, lithium polymer batteries, and electric motors front and rear.

New BMW 5 Series Has Hints of the 7 Series - Nov 24, 2009 - The New York Times

What does the new BMW 5 Series have to do with a new Rolls-Royce Ghost? Each is being built on a modified BMW 7-Series chassis.

Hybrids, Luxury cars, world debuts and 'green' car of the year award highlight 2009 L.A. Auto Show - Nov 24, 2009 - The Weekly Driver

The Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the top automotive events worldwide, opens Dec. 4-13 as optimism begins to return to the auto industry and vehicle sales show signs of recovery. More than 10 new diesel models will be on display from several manufacturers.

Audi Marks 20 Years Of TDI Engines - Nov 23, 2009 - The Motor Authority

Diesel engines have long gotten a bad rap in the U.S., but that's a tired story. That's no fault of Audi's, though, as they've been at it for 20 years now, and they're one of the few carmakers in the U.S. offering diesels in a luxury vehicle--and luxury cars are arguably the platform best suited to changing hearts and minds. It's also worth wondering where it's all going over the next 20 years as diesel ramps back up in the U.S.

BMW to offer four-cylinder diesels in North America to improve fuel efficiency - Nov 23, 2009 - Auto Week

BMW will offer four-cylinder diesel engines in North America as it seeks to improve fuel efficiency and match the performance of its current six-cylinder gasoline engines

EPA, CARB certify Volvo Trucks North America’s Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Engines for 2010 - Nov 20, 2009 - Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks North America’s D11 and D13 engines have been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board as meeting upcoming 2010 diesel emissions standards, the most stringent in the world.

Cleaner-burning diesel train on Capitol Corridor - Nov 18, 2009 - San Jose Mercury News

A locomotive outfitted with a cleaner-burning diesel engine is being hailed as the first step in a new era of greener passenger train travel.

BMW diesel tops list of most efficient luxury cars - Nov 17, 2009 - The Weekly Driver

The No. 1 car on the list is the 2009 BMW 335d. Lots of reviewers like the new diesel not only because its gets great gas mileage with averages of 23 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway but it's a performance diesel.

Volvo, Mack diesels first certified for 2010 - Nov 17, 2009 - Fleet Owner

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are the first truck manufacturers to receive certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that their heavy-duty diesel engines meet the new emissions regulations taking effect in January 2010. The EPA10 requirements are the most stringent in the world, reducing both particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) to near zero levels.

BMW 335d vs. VolkswagenJetta TDI - Nov 13, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

There are few sedans on the market with diesel engines. Two prominent ones are the BMW 335d and Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

Automobiles Can Be Environmentally Compatible With Cities of the Future Says Mercedes-Benz USA Executive - Nov 12, 2009 - PR Newswire

Last year, MBUSA introduced BlueTEC clean diesel technology, which is currently available in three SUVs and will be available next year in the E-Class sedan. This technology reduces fuel consumption by 30%.

Luxury Cars Doomed In Urban Future? Mercedes Exec Says No - Nov 12, 2009 - Motor Authority

Mercedes is talking about clean diesel technology like that found in its SUVs and soon coming to the E-Class sedan; hybrid tech like that debuted in its S400 lithium-ion hybrid sedan, and coming on the ML450 hybrid; plus the test fleet of fuel cell vehicles due to hit the U.S. next year.

Freightliner previews 2010 Cascadia for EPA officials - Nov 11, 2009 - Fleet Owner

The recent Diesel Technology Forum Clean Diesel Power event in Washington, D.C., provided top Environmental Protection Agency officials the chance to preview the new 2010 Freightliner Cascadia day cab with BlueTec SCR technology.

Four-Cylinder BMW Diesels are Coming -- And They'll Be as Good as 6-Cylinder Turbos - Nov 10, 2009 - Edmunds Inside Line

Today we got some optimistic news from BMW on the future of diesels in the United States. In talking to journalists at the BMW University program at the company's U.S. headquarters in New Jersey, Tom Baloga, vice president of engineering for BMW of North America, expressed confidence that a four-cylinder diesel will show up in a range of U.S.-bound models during the next decade.

Truck leasing for fleets helps clean air, save money - Nov 08, 2009 - Longview News-Journal

Results of the most recent study released in June comparing 2007 model diesel trucks with 2004 models showed as much as a 90 percent reduction in some emissions, according to the Diesel Technology Forum, a national non-profit organization.

How Audi is Cleaning Up with Clean Diesel - Nov 04, 2009 - Time Magazine

Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi's U.S. division, says the company can't afford to ride out the recession without making changes — it needs to continue to innovate. This is why Audi is pushing forward with clean diesel technology, which de Nysschen believes is the quickest way to get fuel-efficient, less-polluting cars on the road.

Diesel back in the picture at Chrysler, start-stop in Q4 2010 - Nov 04, 2009 - Autoblog Green

Based on the presentation by Paolo Ferrero at the Chrysler business plan meeting in Auburn Hills today, it sure sounds like diesel is back in the picture at Chry

Diesel Racer: Volkswagen Introduces Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition - Nov 04, 2009 - Motor Trend Magazine

Volkswagen's Jetta TDI Cup 'Street' Edition lets performance diesel enthusiasts have their cake and eat it too.

Check Out These Fun Diesel Cars – High MPG / High MPH - Oct 31, 2009 - Super Gas Saver

Did you know that the EPA has calculated that if only one-third of the vehicles on American roads ran on clean diesel, the U.S. would use 1.5 million fewer barrels of oil each day.

Dodge Ram pickups show big improvements - Oct 31, 2009 - The Detroit News

When Dodge brought out its new Cummins diesel engine, it ensured that it would meet future emission requirements. With 2010 rules taking effect, the 6.7-liter diesel is ready.

Clean diesel grants come to Kansas City area - Oct 28, 2009 - Kansas City Business Journal

An area government and two businesses received a total of $660,375 in grants for clean diesel projects.

Iconic VW Golf revised for sixth generation - Oct 28, 2009 - Associated Press

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf, heralded by European automotive media as World Car of the Year, finally comes to U.S. showrooms this fall and instantly is the most fuel-efficient, non-hybrid compact car for 2010.

Long Island Yellow Buses Turning Green: Green Planet Group Announces Initial Purchase Order from L&M Bus Company - Oct 28, 2009 - Reuters

Green Planet Group, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPG), an emerging leader in environmentally safe products and services, announced today that Long Island based L&M Bus Company has completed its successful trial of XenTx Extreme Diesel Treatment and will begin treating all diesel fuel for its school bus fleet with XenTx. L&M`s initial purchase order is expected to be followed by several additional orders from bus companies throughout New York currently testing GNPG`s breakthrough fuel additive.

U.S. awards $24 mln loan to auto supplier Tenneco - Oct 27, 2009 - Reuters

More than 2 million model year 2010 to 2014 autos and light trucks will be equipped with Tenneco's emissions technology. Tenneco's components include catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts and selective catalytic reduction units.

Green Cars Ride & Drive Offers Rare Test Drives of Alternative Fuel Vehicles at the LA Auto Show - Oct 26, 2009 - Reuters

The Green Cars/LA Auto Show Ride & Drive will enable journalists to experience back-to-back comparison drives of exciting, new and experimental models that offer high fuel efficiency, low environmental impact or run on a variety of alternative fuels. The Ride & Drive is sponsored by Southern California Edison (SCE) and the American Chemistry Council's Plastics Make it Possible(SM) campaign.

Driven: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI, Clean Green Diesel Hatchback - Oct 23, 2009 - Green Car Reports

As regular readers no doubt recall, we [heart] the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI. We think it'll be the big diesel winner in the U.S. market, and that's before we've even driven one.

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500 Heavy Duty - First Drive Review - Oct 22, 2009 - Car And Driver

The 2500’s Hemi V-8 is downright silent in operation when you’re not mashing the gas and emits a delicious but still-subdued growl when floored. The Cummins-sourced turbo-diesel that comes with all Ram 3500s, on the other hand, is less than silent, yet is one of the quietest diesels we’ve ever heard from behind the wheel of a pickup

The Future of Cars: T-Pain Test Drives the BMW 335d Clean Diesel - Oct 22, 2009 - Rolling Stone

T-Pain takes a look at the power blue BMW he'll be driving to the beach today and says he recently bought his wife a 650, "so I like BMWs." This is the first-ever clean diesel BMW has imported to the U.S, a car that gets nearly 40 miles-per-gallon, emits cleaner exhaust than a gas car.

Mazda Evaluating the Case For Diesel-Powered Vehicles in the U.S. - Oct 22, 2009 - Motor Trend Magazine

Mazda has historically been lukewarm on diesel motors, preferring the benefits of gasoline engines in the vast majority of its automobiles. But after introducing a global 2.2L diesel for rest-of-world use and, more recently, a new highly efficient SKY-D direct-injection diesel motor at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Japanese automaker could be at a turning point.

BMW Offers Plug-In Electric Diesel Hybrid (and It’s Green, Too) - Oct 21, 2009 - The New York Times

BMW’s offering at Frankfurt was a plug-in electric diesel hybrid that is about as green as they get, rated at the equivalent of about 75 miles per gallon, but with the sporty acceleration of a BMW M3 sports car — like a zero-to-60 time under 4 seconds and a top speed of 155 miles per hour.

Clean Diesel Program Is Clear Success, Says EPA - Oct 21, 2009 - Reuters

The EPA says in a report to Congress that the Clean Diesel Program is working as planned. The program, funded at $50 million last year, allowed EPA to fund the purchase or retrofitting of 14,000 diesel-powered vehicles and pieces of equipment, reducing the potential for respiratory illnesses and saving money in communities nationwide.

Fiat set to report profit - Oct 20, 2009 - The Detroit Free Press

Part of Fiat's success in the down market is its strength in diesel engine technology and smaller cars, which enabled it to capitalize on so-called eco-incentive programs in Italy, France and Germany. The incentives offered credits to consumers who replaced older vehicles with new and more fuel-efficient models.

Dodge pumps up Heavy Duty Rams - Oct 19, 2009 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

A year after the automaker rolled out its newest generation of the Ram 1500 light-duty line, Dodge now has updated the 2500 and 3500 model pickups. These new trucks are available in a variety of cab and cargo configurations and come with either a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 gasoline engine or a 6.7-liter Cummings Turbo Diesel.

2010 Volkswagen Golf Test Drive: Clean Diesel Hits 41 MPG - Oct 19, 2009 - Popular Mechanics

If the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf were a piece of software, odds are it would be called the Golf 5.2. VW has managed to translate all of the goodness from the already handsome Golf V into an even sharper Golf VI, thanks to its now legendary designer, Walter de'Silva. Using the heart of the current Jetta TDI Clean Diesel, the oil-burning Golf provides plenty of pep and fuel economy to boot.

Audi adds A3 diesel hatchback - Oct 19, 2009 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The A3 TDI uses the same clean-diesel engine as the popular Volkswagen Jetta sedan and SportWagen TDI models. It joins the midsize Q7 TDI sport utility vehicle to give consumers two diesel choices from Audi, the upscale brand of Germany's Volkswagen.

EPA: Slow going for diesel retrofit funding - Oct 15, 2009 - Fleet Owner

Despite being authorized by Congress to spend up to $200 million annually through 2011 to fund diesel engine retrofits, barely half that money is being used on a yearly basis at this point, according to new report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Yet demand for diesel retrofit funds is high, said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

Clean diesel program protects health and the environment, saves communities up to US$1.4bn - Oct 15, 2009 - Environmental Expert

The U.S. EPA has released a report to Congress detailing the health, environmental and economic benefits of the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Program. The program, funded at $50 million last year, allowed EPA to fund the purchase or retrofitting of 14,000 diesel-powered vehicles and pieces of equipment, preventing respiratory illnesses and saving money in communities nationwide.

Highway Contractors, Enviros Strike Deal on Clean Diesel - Oct 15, 2009 - The New York Times

The construction industry urged Congress today to let states mandate the use of clean-diesel equipment for federally funded highway construction. The groups want the new legislation to authorize states to require diesel emissions reductions at construction sites and to cover the cost of retrofitting or repowering equipment manufactured to meet earlier emissions standards.

Forgotten 'clean fuel' seeks respect - Oct 15, 2009 - The Detroit News

While electric vehicles control the spotlight, German automakers make renewed case for diesels.

New Report to Congress Highlights Success, Clean Air Benefits, Energy Savings, and Broad Appeal of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program - Oct 14, 2009 - Reuters

This report underscores why the clean diesel retrofit program is the nation's best example of how public investment leveraged in a voluntary way can yield significant and proven cost-effective emissions benefits and real fuel savings," said Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of DTF, a non-profit group.

NFTA revs up fleet with 91 hybrid, clean diesel buses - Oct 14, 2009 - The Buffalo News

Metro Bus riders will climb aboard 91 new clean diesel and hybrid buses over the next 18 months, paid for by almost $40 million secured by Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo.

EPA Tells Congress that Clean Diesel Program Reduces Smog - Oct 14, 2009 - School Transportation News

A new report to Congress from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving the Clean Diesel Program a big thumbs up.

Volkswagen to combine diesel and hybrid tech to improve efficiency - Oct 14, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times

First introduced in 2008, the “Twin-Drive” is like a combination of the Chevrolet Volt’s Series and Toyota Prius’ Parallel drive-train systems, meaning, that Volkswagen mated a TDI diesel engine to an electric motor/generator to create what is essentially a Golf that runs on electric power up to about 35 mph and then switches to the diesel engine.

Blue in Philly, Diesel in Denver: Study Shows Top Markets for Ford Vehicle Colors, Options - Oct 14, 2009 - PR Newswire

According to Ford sales data, Philadelphia is the company's top market for blue cars, Houston leads the country in percentage of pickup truck sales, and Denver is the top market for vehicles equipped with diesel engines and four-wheel drive.

Volvo will bring diesels, plug-ins here - Oct 12, 2009 - Automotive News

Volvo Cars of North America will meet U.S. fuel economy standards by adding diesel engines and plug-in hybrids and introducing more fuel-efficient gasoline engines, CEO Doug Speck said last week.

Test Drive: 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI - Oct 12, 2009 - Popular Science

After a four-year break, Volkswagen brings the Golf diesel back to the US. Don't call it a Rabbit, but do call it good, clean fun.

Volkswagen introduces two green cars and Fiat and Peugeot reduce CO2 emissions - Oct 11, 2009 - Seattle Times

Volkswagen unveiled two green cars at last month's Frankfurt Auto Show. The L1 (right) is a two-seat hybrid concept that could get about around 240 mpg with a turbo diesel engine and electric motor.

FACTBOX: Five facts about diesel fuel in the United States - Oct 08, 2009 - Reuters

An expected drop in U.S. consumer spending this holiday season spells weak demand for diesel, which fuels much of the country's transport industry.

Volvo plans diesel and electric cars for U.S., will aim S60 at enthusiasts - Oct 06, 2009 - Auto Week

Volvo will add diesel and electric cars to its U.S. product lineup as it tries to meet stricter U.S. fuel-mileage standards that will begin phasing in for the 2012 model year. But fun-to-drive performance will still have a niche at the carmaker whose identity is closely tied with safety.

Volkswagen Drives the Ultimate Endurance Challenge at the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Oct 06, 2009 - PR Newswire

Volkswagen of America, Inc., the official automotive sponsor of the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, is challenging world-renowned ultra marathoner, Dean Karnazes, to an ultimate test of endurance and long distance efficiency: Run two marathon distances on the same day, back-to-back, for a total of 52.4 miles.

VW Overwhelmed by Demand for Clean Diesel Sportwagen - Oct 06, 2009 - Hybrid Cars

Soaring demand for Volkswagen’s clean diesel Jetta Sportwagen TDI has left VW dealerships unable to keep up with demand. Waiting lists for the $24,000 vehicle—with MPG ratings of 30 city / 42 highway—are as long as 45 days in some Southern California dealerships.

Dr. McDreamy & Mercedes Donate Clean Diesel Vehicle to Dempsey Cancer Center - Oct 06, 2009 - TreeHugger

The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing where Dempsey has done more than just serve as a pretty face for the hospital. Mercedes Benz is now donating one of their R320 BlueTec clean diesel vehicles to help transport cancer patients comfortably.

Mahindra prepares to bring all-diesel line to U.S. - Oct 05, 2009 - Biodiesel Magazine

One of India’s largest automakers, Mahindra GV, is preparing to launch a two model pick-up line in the first quarter of 2010, and is currently signing up dealers for the rollout. “A new generation of clean-burning, diesel-powered vehicles is set to take the American auto market by storm,” Mahindra said.

Mercedes-Benz Gives to a McDreamy Cause - Oct 03, 2009 - PR Newswire

Making a Difference at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing with Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Clean Diesel Donation

How High-End Diesels Compare - Oct 02, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

Automakers try to restore the SUV's appeal by offering more fuel-efficient diesel models. Here's a look at three new diesels by Mercedes, Audi and BMW.

Diesel emissions down drastically at ports of L.A., Long Beach - Oct 02, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times

The year-old program to replace old cargo trucks has made tremendous progress, with an 80% decline in emissions expected by the end of 2010 -- a year ahead of schedule.

Of bread … and diesel - Oct 01, 2009 - Fleet Owner

This week at the Clean Diesel Technology Showcase held here in Washington D.C., Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum (and the main sponsor-slash-organizer of the event) put together a nice little story illustrating how the diesel engine impacts daily life here in the U.S. – using a plain loaf of Wonderbread.

Capitol event stresses importance of diesel - Sep 30, 2009 - FleetOwner

Government and industry experts joined forces here to call for more support of clean diesel technology initiatives to address U.S. environmental, energy security, and transportation needs.

Car lovers seek green energy, not gas guzzlers - Sep 30, 2009 - CNN.com

The Belle Mead, New Jersey, resident runs the car-review Web site mpgomatic.com with a focus on fuel efficiency, but even he strays over to public transit every now and then. Nowadays, even the biggest car lovers are taking notice of energy conservation. All sorts of cars are examined, and he takes particular interest in hybrids, diesels and other vehicles claiming to be efficient while also looking at more traditional popular cars.

Norfolk Southern unveils electric locomotive - Sep 29, 2009 - The Associated Press

Norfolk Southern will next be turning its attention to hybrid diesel-and-electric locomotives for long-haul trips, said Gerhard Thelen, Norfolk Southern's vice president of operation planning and support.

Clean Diesel Technology Showcase to Highlight Diesel Power’s Current, Future Importance - Sep 28, 2009 - Business Wire

Leaders in the clean diesel technology industry, policymakers and media who cover energy and environmental issues, and key stakeholder groups will gather at a clean diesel technology showcase that will offer a first-hand look at how diesel power is ready for tomorrow and working today.

Spoiler Alert: Rain, Rain Go Away! Downpour makes Petit Le Mans even more so - Sep 28, 2009 - Autoblog

Prior to the rainout, the Petit Le Mans was proving to be yet another ALMS barn-burner of a race. After storming to the front row in qualifying on Friday, the diesel powered Peugeot 908 coupes demonstrated that they still have an outright speed advantage on the similarly powered open-top Audis.

The 5 best low-cost, high-mileage cars - Sep 26, 2009 - Marketwatch

1. Volkswagen Jetta Diesel The Volks and the Prius were separated by less then the depth of snow the last time the white stuff fell on Phoenix. In the end, it was the Jetta's fun-to-drive factor that moved it to the top spot.

Fuel for thought: Film strives for energy answers - Sep 26, 2009 - CNN.com

Tickell's new film "FUEL," which charts the history of oil dependency in the United States, examines the current energy crisis and, most importantly, how you and I can change how we source and use energy.

Volvo Plans Plug-In Diesel Hybrid for 2012 - Sep 25, 2009 - The New York Times

Volvo’s first production plug-in hybrid, to be on European roads by 2012, will be a diesel with 30 miles of all-electric range. It will also have a whopping 745 miles of range on batteries plus the diesel engine and what Volvo says is the fuel economy equivalent of more than 120 miles a gallon. No decision has been reached about a possible American version.

Everything a good small car should be - Sep 25, 2009 - National Post

Volkswagen is in the throes of reinventing itself. The objective is to morph from a niche player -- the company's words, not mine -- into something more substantial.

Aural evidence new Ford 6.7L Scorpion diesel is quieter - Sep 24, 2009 - Autoblog

Ford will officially unveil its revised 2011 Super Duty pickups Thursday at the State Fair of Texas, and the all-new, Ford-designed and produced 6.7-liter Power Stroke (aka Scorpion) diesel is the star of the show. We've already given you the details on the Scorpion, as well as a description of how quiet it is, and now Ford has now posted a video of one of the diesels on a dynamometer switching from the old single injection pulse control to the new multi-pulse strategy.

Governor Rendell: PA To Receive $1.5 Million Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant - Sep 24, 2009 - PR Newswire

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that the commonwealth has received a $1.5 million Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to upgrade the diesel engines of a towboat operating in the Pittsburgh area.

Roy Exum: But It Smells Bad - Sep 24, 2009 - Chattanoogan.com

It is called diesel...for starters let's understand that diesel fuel is somewhere between 25-and-40 percent more fuel efficient that its cousin. Further, the reductions in carbon are just as equal when compared to gasoline.

A Volkswagen Concept Connects With Conceptual Art - Sep 24, 2009 - The New York Times

The slender Volkswagen L1 shown recently at the Frankfurt Motor Show was built to set mileage records. The 158-miles-a-gallon-diesel electric hybrid reminded me of another very slender vehicle: “La D.S.,” a work by Gabriel Orozco, an artist born in Mexico. It was built as sculpture.

Ford unveiling Super Duty pickup at Dallas' Fair Park - Sep 24, 2009 - The Dallas Morning News

"What's significant is we will have a Ford-designed, Ford-engineered, Ford-built 6.7-liter diesel and a new gas 6.2-liter engine," Scott said. "Some of the issues we have had with the [old] Power Stroke hurt us from a loyalty standpoint. That was clearly a concern."

Luxury With a Conscience - Sep 23, 2009 - The New York Times

Now, at suitably trimmed prices and amid signs of renewed buoyancy in capital markets, “there’s an optimistic feel about evolution in the short term, at least on the pre-owned brokerage market as well as on the charter market,” says Laurent Perignon, director of marketing at the high-end yacht broker Camper & Nicholsons International. Still, Mr. Perignon said, “we remain cautious” about the timing of a market recovery.

Sparking Interest in Diesel - Sep 23, 2009 - Newsweek

They're fast, fuel-efficient, and cleaner than ever. But will Americans really get behind diesel-powered cars? While Detroit and Japanese automakers like Toyota and Honda aren't veering from their commitment to hybrids, European automakers are coming out with series of incentives and ad campaigns designed to improve perception, promoting the fact that new diesels' emissions are on par with their gasoline-powered counterparts, get up to 30 percent better mileage, and are in some ways greener than hybrids, which suffer from problematic battery-disposal issues.

Learn How Audi’s Clean Diesel TDI is Made - Sep 23, 2009 - Automotive Addicts

September 24th (Thursday), on Discovery Channel, ‘How It’s Made’ will be giving the world an in depth view of Audi’s build process of its Clean Diesel TDI engines. You will have to check local listings for availability and viewing times, but do what you must to ensure you are able to view.

Turning grease into gold - Sep 23, 2009 - CNN Money

For 30 years biodiesel has been produced by combining vegetable oil and diesel. But as analyst Jin-Ming Liu of Ardour Capital explains, the fuel gums up engines and performs poorly in cold weather. Researchers have been studying a more efficient formula using animal fats for the 60-billion-gallon-a-year diesel market.

Soliloquy's Green Dream - Sep 23, 2009 - The New York Times

If “green” is the new fashion trend for super yachts, few may come greener than Soliloquy, a conceptual collaboration between a prize-winning British marine designer, Alastair Callender, and Solar Sailor, an Australian company that specializes in integrated sun- and wind-energy systems for ships.

Diesel: The Next Big Thing in America? - Sep 23, 2009 - Greentech Media

Clean diesels are selling like hotcakes in the U.S. and the numbers should increase, say execs at Audi and Volkswagen

Obama Administration Sends $100M in Stimulus Aid to 43 Transit Agencies - Sep 21, 2009 - DC Streets Blog

The U.S. DOT announced today that 43 local transit agencies from more than two dozen states would share the $100 million in competitive clean-transport grants included in this winter's $787 billion economic stimulus law.

Diesels in America -- 3 decades of amnesia - Sep 21, 2009 - Automotive News

The real success story is the huge market share worldwide (except in the United States) for diesel-powered cars. These are not your Uncle Henry's '70s Oldsmobile diesels. They are highly sophisticated, quick-starting, quiet, powerful and fuel-sipping direct-injection turbodiesels built by Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Toyota and most of the world's manufacturers -- curiously including GM's and Ford's European operations

VW Reconsiders Phaeton for U.S. - Sep 21, 2009 - The New York Times

Volkswagen has filled its stand at the Frankfurt auto show with economical small cars like the Polo hatchback, and alternative energy models like the electric-powered E-Up concept. However, the German auto giant appears unwilling to give up the fight at the upper end of the automotive market.

An Unplanned Pit Stop - Sep 18, 2009 - The New York Times

DIESEL technology reminds me of the French fry. As a McDonald’s executive once told me, the company wants its French-fry-making process to be transparent to the customer. Diesel is close to achieving the same transparency.

Tonight's TV: TDI Clean Diesel - Sep 18, 2009 - Business Week

On the Science Channel tonight at 9pm est, the Discovery (DISCA) show “How It’s Made” will take an in-depth look at TDI Clean Diesel engine and fuel technology from Audi (VOWG). "If we could change all the engines in America to diesel, and I'm including Canada and Mexico in that, it would be good for the market. It's much more economic and would do a large part in decreasing gas in the atmosphere."

Nonstop Travel in First Class, on Diesel - Sep 17, 2009 - The New York Times

Diesels have grown up, as automakers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen have been proving with new models engineered to take advantage of new ultra-low-sulfur fuel. These modern diesels, most of them using on-board urea to neutralize smog-forming pollutants, meet nationwide emissions standards, are relatively quiet and start without swearing.

European automakers consider the electro-diesel option - Sep 17, 2009 - The Los Angeles Times

Reporting from Frankfurt, Germany - If you think all hybrid cars are like the Toyota Prius -- mirthless, ugly hair shirts of green conscience -- BMW would like you to meet its Vision: A stealth submarine of a car, lower than a boxing foul, all folded geometry and LED tracer lights. The signature BMW grille glows blue like a reactor cooling pond. The transparent doors open like dragonfly wings.

Audi TDI® clean diesel featured on “How It’s Made” - Sep 17, 2009 - Audi USA News

Audi today announced that TDI clean diesel technology will be a featured segment on the Discovery Communications program, "How It's Made" premiering on Science Channel on Friday, September 18, 2009, 9 p.m. ET/PT, with an encore broadcast on the Discovery Channel on Thursday, September 24, 2009, 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

VW test drives clean diesel in U.S. - Sep 16, 2009 - Marketplace Public Radio

Volkswagen is looking to bring its high-end Phaeton back to the U.S., possibly with a clean diesel engine. But are Americans ready for it? Alisa Roth reports.

Automakers offer new electric cars at Frankfurt - Sep 15, 2009 - Associated Press

Those cars are headed for consumers soon, but BMW AG gives a look farther down the road with its low-slung supercoupe, the Vision EfficientDynamics. It's a high performance, plug-in diesel-electric hybrid powered by a three-cylinder 1.5-liter turbo engine, and by not one but two electric motors, one for the rear wheels, one for the front.

Fuel Economy: A Feature Not Bound by Economics - Sep 13, 2009 - Reuters

For those who believe in the importance of reducing emissions, oil imports and trips to the gas station, diesel vehicles should have equal mindshare even though they have been eschewed by American buyers.

Audi Q7 gets new look, diesel version for 2010 - Sep 12, 2009 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

But the biggest news is the introduction of a diesel version of the midsize Q7, the TDI model, which begins at $50,900. It arrived last spring as a 2009 model, but its price does not change for 2010.

The Future of Diesel in the US: Analysis - Sep 10, 2009 - Popular Mechanics

Concerns over fuel economy and carbon-dioxide emissions have left many wondering why more cars with diesel engines aren't available in America. After all, diesel-engined cars are 20 to 40 percent more efficient, and they're cleaner than ever. Diesels are wildly popular in Europe, accounting for roughly 50 percent of the car market there. So why don't automakers simply bring the European cars here? It comes down to intrinsic differences between U.S. and European governmental policies, consumer demand and fuel prices. Here is a primer on the future of diesel in the United States.

Pushing Diesel as an Energy Saver - Sep 09, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand are fierce rivals that share one common goal: They want—make that need—to convince more Americans to identify diesel passenger cars and SUVs as green transportation, on par with Japanese hybrid models such as the Toyota Prius or Honda Insight.

Dow Jones names BMW the greenest automaker - for the fifth year in a row - Sep 07, 2009 - Autoblog

BMW Group named most sustainable automobile company worldwide for fifth consecutive year. The latest Dow Jones Sustainability Index World once again ranks the BMW Group as super sector leader.

High-speed rail: Train cars, locomotives may be on track for rebound - Sep 06, 2009 - Chicago Tribune

 

Is the U.S. Ready for a Diesel Powered Porsche? - Sep 05, 2009 - Motor Trend

According to Porsche, 60 to 70 percent of the Cayenne SUVs it sells in Europe have a diesel engine under the hood. And why shouldn't they?

Synthetic diesel - Neste Oil is playing its own game - Sep 03, 2009 - Automotive World

Moving from petroleum-based fuels to sustainable alternatives is proving far more problematical than many environmentalists hoped. So-called first-generation FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) biodiesel, produced from various vegetable matter, waste cooking oil and other renewable sources has, over the last five years or more, been extravagantly promoted, sometimes as almost the saviour of the planet. A key attraction was that it could be produced in in fairly small 'cottage industry' plants, relying on locally-sourced feedstock materials.

If one out of five of you want a diesel Cayenne, Porsche will bring it here - Sep 02, 2009 - USA Today

Porsche, like other German automakers, thinks diesels are a far more practical solution to America's energy woes than other prospects such as hybrids or hydrogen. Europeans, and their concern for global warming, have turned their continent into a clean-diesel paradise.

Ford rolls out new Super Duty diesel engine - Sep 01, 2009 - Fleet Owner

Following a long, and sometimes testy, relationship with Navistar dating to 1979, Ford announced today it will be begin building its own V-8 turbocharged diesel engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet Environmental Protection Agency emissions requirements.

All-New Ford-Engineered, Ford-Tested, Ford-Built Diesel Maximizes 2011 Super - Aug 31, 2009 - Reuters

An all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke(R) V-8 turbocharged diesel engine - debuting in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty(R) - will deliver significant improvement in torque, horsepower and fuel economy, enhancing productivity and further strengthening its position as the class leader for towing and payload.

Ford to debut new turbocharged diesel engine in 2011 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck - Aug 31, 2009 - San Francisco Examiner

Ford Motor Co. said Monday it will debut a new diesel engine in its 2011 F-Series Super Duty Truck.

Mercedes pleases diesel lovers - Aug 29, 2009 - Detroit News

And here's yet another example of the benefits of that oily little fuel so many people turn their noses up at like its vinegar being poured out a bottle of Pinot Noir: The Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTec.

Clean machine: VW Jetta leads a new breed of diesel autos onto American shores - Aug 28, 2009 - Seattle Times

"There's a night-and-day difference in emissions, power and smoothness between this Jetta and your 2002," Volkswagen salesman Leighton Russell said, comparing the 2009 "clean diesel" model to my wife's 2002 Jetta TDI diesel station wagon, which sends a cloud of gray smoke up from the tailpipe whenever she starts it.

EPA Awards $20 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Finance Program - Aug 28, 2009 - United States Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced three recovery act grants totaling $20 million in funding for the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program. These recovery act grants will fund the purchase of new, cleaner or retrofitted vehicles and equipment, protecting air quality and creating and retaining jobs in three communities across the country. The program works to reduce premature deaths, asthma attacks and other respiratory ailments, lost work days, and many other health impacts every year.

Auto Makers Rethink Luxury Lines - Aug 25, 2009 - Wall Street Journal

Car companies aren't taking chances. Some are preparing smaller, cheaper versions of their high-end nameplates. Others are tweaking their messages, emphasizing "sustainability" and fuel economy in a market segment that for years competed on who had the highest horsepower and richest leather.

CARB changing California’s trucking landscape - Aug 25, 2009 - Fleet Owner

The recent spate of emission-control regulations issued by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is going to pose bigger compliance headaches for smaller fleets compared to their larger brethren, according to a recent analysis by GE Capital Fleet Services.

Mileage Champs Break Another Record in VW Jetta TDI - Aug 21, 2009 - The New York Times

Together, the Taylors own nearly 40 world records for fuel economy, and this month they added to their tally by breaking the mileage record for driving the 48 contiguous United States. Their mark: 67.9 miles per gallon, achieved over 19 days and some 9,500 miles in a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

From Pebble Beach: All new Jag flagship a cat with 'sparkle' - Aug 14, 2009 - LA Times Blogs

 

Is diesel finally ready to take off in America? Bosch says so … - Aug 14, 2009 - Green Blog at Automobile Magazine

Bosch believes that diesels will appeal to people in the medium term and sees diesel's North American market share increasing from its current 3 percent to approximately 15 percent by 2015 in vehicles weighing less than 14,000 pounds (the size of a Ford F-450).

2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI - Aug 13, 2009 - CNET Reviews

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI's diesel engine provides better mileage than its gasoline equivalent, and lots of power for towing or off-roading.

$3.49 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Help Cut Diesel Pollution, Create Jobs in Pittsburgh Area - Aug 13, 2009 - United States Environmental Protection Agency

The Allegheny County Health Department will distribute the EPA funds to four projects that will replace and retrofit engines and equipment in four types of diesel fleets operating in the area, creating jobs and reducing asthma rates and other respiratory illnesses.

Volkswagen's Touareg: Now A Clean Diesel - Aug 13, 2009 - TreeHugger.com

Today, 97% of highway diesel fuel pumps are now dispensing Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) — this greatly reduces the particulate matter emissions from diesel engines.

BMW Pumps Diesel - Aug 10, 2009 - Brandweek

BMW is looking to change consumers' perceptions by prepping a new campaign designed to sell drivers on a cleaner-burning, eco-friendly fuel that doesn’t get in the way of performance. As part of its “EfficientDynamics” initiative, the automaker this month will launch a multi-platform effort promoting the 335d sedan and X5 xDrive35d crossover

Diesel makes the Audi Q7 a prime SUV - Aug 10, 2009 - Lansing State Journal

As a diesel fan, and having just spent a few days in a diesel-powered 2009 Audi Q7 TDi SUV, I say: Too bad we don't have more diesels en route. Clean diesel technology has come so far: The advantages, such as increased mileage and longevity, remain.

Can diesel pass dirty reputation? - Aug 09, 2009 - The Times Leader

J.D Power & Associates predicts diesels will account for 8 percent of U.S. car sales by 2015. That’s up from about 2.6 percent today and would run a close second to hybrids among alternative fuel vehicles. Hybrids are expected to grow to about 9 percent of the market.

Diesel delivers power, efficiency - Aug 08, 2009 - Austin American-Statesman

Renewed diesel interest came when gasoline prices spiked and respiked at more or less the same time a presidential order required refiners to remove all but a smidgen of sulfur from diesel fuel. The change allowed engine makers to clean up diesel exhaust and essentially give diesel-engine cars and SUVs a fresh start in the American market.

VW’s TDI Cup makes it way to Road America - Aug 07, 2009 - CleanMPG.com

The 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series has turned the corner into the last half of the season and is once again heading to a new circuit to showcase the only clean diesel racing series in America. On August 14-15, the series’ 24 drivers face one of the toughest tests yet as they prepare for the challenging 14-turn, 4.048-mile track at Wisconsin’s historic Road America road course.

The payback on diesels - Aug 07, 2009 - Washington Examiner

Gasoline-electric hybrids still get most of the green ink, but clean diesels are vying for environmental street cred of their own. What skeptics may not know is that unlike the smoky, noisy diesels of the early '80s, today's diesels are as clean as gasoline engines. In fact, diesels emit about 20 percent less carbon dioxide than gasoline engines do.

Diesel’s time has come, but is anybody ready? - Aug 07, 2009 - The Boston Herald

J.D Power & Associates predicts diesels will account for 8 percent of U.S. car sales by 2015. That’s up from about 2.6 percent today and would run a close second to hybrids among alternative fuel vehicles.

2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Review – Advanced diesel technology meets the luxury SUV - Aug 06, 2009 - CarReview.com

With high gas prices driving Americans to more seriously consider fuel efficiency and with European manufacturers developing advanced diesel engines that can meet strict U.S. emissions standards, diesel sales are set to take off.

"Cash for Clunkers" boosts clean diesel sales - Aug 05, 2009 - Biodiesel Magazine

The Cash for Clunkers program, which is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is encouraging the sale of clean diesel vehicles as consumers are provided rebates to trade in their current cars for more fuel efficient models. “It’s completely exceeded our expectations,” said Sean Maynard of Volkswagen U.S. “Clean diesels have been 30 percent of our total sales over the past month.”

VW Diesels Doing Well Versus Hybrids - Aug 04, 2009 - KickingTires

Automotive junkies know that modern diesel engines in fuel-efficient cars can be more fun to drive — while delivering high mileage — compared with modern hybrids. That’s why Volkswagen has relative hits on its hands with diesel versions of its Jetta sedan and wagon.

Green Car Journal's Top 5 for the year - Aug 04, 2009 - San Francisco Chronicle

Featuring the BMW 335d, a diesel-powered three-series sedan that gets 23 mpg city/33 highway, and VW Jetta TDI, VW's veteran Jetta, with diesel power; it gets 30/41 mpg.

Clean Diesel Continues to Fuel Volkswagen's July Sales - Aug 03, 2009 - PR Newswire

Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced July 2009 sales of 20,590 units, representing a 0.7 percent increase over July 2008. Volkswagen's award winning clean diesels, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, and Touareg TDI, once again posted their best sales month since their re-launch with 6,320 units -- accounting for more than 30 percent of total sales.

Five diesel cars you can buy in the U.S. - Jul 30, 2009 - CNET

Diesel cars offer high mileage compared to their equivalent gasoline-fueled cars, but there aren't many diesel cars you can buy in the U.S. But Europeans spent years perfecting the diesel engine, using turbochargers to give reasonable acceleration, and now developing new emissions clean-up systems. And, finally, diesel cars are returning to U.S. shores. Here are five we've reviewed.

Buying a New Vehicle? Consider The Many Benefits of Clean Diesel Power - Jul 30, 2009 - The Auto Channel

 

Bringing new diesels to market, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz signal a rebirth - Jul 29, 2009 - Examiner

With gasoline prices creeping up again, consumers continue to embrace fuel alternatives. Only a handful of available options exist, including an oldie-but-sooty, diesel. Happily, diesels are not what they used to be. Technological advances, have revolutionized diesels, making them cleaner, quieter, and more fuel efficient, prompting certain carmakers to launch a diesel redux.

BMW Offers $4,500 Rebates on Diesels as ‘Clunker’ Plan Begins - Jul 28, 2009 - Bloomberg

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the biggest luxury-car maker, is offering a $4,500 rebate on its two diesel models in the U.S. to win customers who can’t qualify for the government’s fuel-economy trade-in program.

Cool cars: Five trends to watch - Jul 27, 2009 - Miami Herald

Tomorrow's cars will not only be ultra-clean, but they'll also use advances in downsized and affordable technology to offer a range of useful features. So think small, think environmentally friendly, but also think high-tech.

EPA awards $2.8 million in Recovery Act funding in Colorado to reduce diesel emissions and create jobs - Jul 24, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2.8 million in grants to the Denver Regional Air Quality Council, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the City and County of Denver to install clean diesel technologies on hundreds of trucks, buses and vehicles throughout the state. These clean diesel projects will create jobs while protecting Colorado’s air quality.

Driving diesel: The BMW 123d - Jul 24, 2009 - CNET

But diesel engine cars still present a good option over gasoline-powered cars, generally getting much better mileage. Although automakers scaled back their plans, Bosch, which makes diesel engine components, still wants to change the perception of diesel cars in the U.S. so the public will be more receptive, and even demanding of this technology from automakers.

Creative Incentives: BMW Offers $4500 Eco Credit Toward Diesel 3 Series and X5 - Jul 23, 2009 - Motor Trend

Until the end of August, BMW will provide $4500 in incentives toward the purchase of a 335d or X5 xDrive35d. Without incentives, a 335d carries a $44,725 base price; the X5 xDrive35d starts at $52,025. Both prices include a destination charge.

Lights Out Means Lost Sales - Jul 22, 2009 - Wall Street Journal

Business Owners Take Precautions Against Power Outages; 'It's Insurance'.

Amtrak Goes Green With New Locomotive - Jul 22, 2009

Amtrak California unveiled its first "clean diesel" locomotive on the Capitol Corridor line.

EPA’s Climate Leaders Program Recognizes Partners for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Jul 21, 2009

Program also welcomes 60 new participants and announces several companies have set new GHG reduction goals.

Audi celebrates 100th birthday, introduces new Sportback model - Jul 20, 2009 - Examiner

Audi was the first carmaker to offer 100% galvanized car bodies to combat corrosion and has pioneered in the use of weight-saving aluminum. Lately Audi has applied its engineering excellence to advancing diesel technology and has built the first sports race car to win the punishing Le Mans 24 hour endurance race with diesel power.

Cool cars: Five trends to watch - Jul 16, 2009 - MNN.com

Tomorrow's cars will be cleaner and greener, but they will also bristle with high-tech features to make driving easier and safer. Among the five trends, small cars and diesels.

Buses May Aid Climate Battle in Poor Cities - Jul 09, 2009 - The New York Times

Bogotá, Colombia, has implemented a bus rapid transit system, which improves traffic flow and reduces smog at a fraction of the cost of building a subway.

Newest Diesel Models More Competitive With Hybrid Vehicles, Are Diesels a Better Value? - Jul 09, 2009 - All Cars Electric

2009 BMW 335dEnlarge Photo RSS Get daily email updates Add this to your online news reader: Diesels have had incredible sales success over in Europe, but have never gained much popularity here in the U.S. However, the latest round of diesels coming to the states offer up strong competition against comparative hybrid models.

Can Diesel Dethrone Hybrids? - Jul 08, 2009

A new study found diesel cars may save owners more money than hybrids. CNBC's Phil LeBeau has the details.

Car Review, BMW X5 Diesel: The Cheap-to-Drive $65,000 - Jul 08, 2009 - Gearlog

If you've got your heart set on a BMW X5, think about the diesel version for fuel economy and great driving range. With the proper options, there are few vehicles better suited for all-seasons long-distance driving when you've got a lot of stuff to carry and two kids in the second row.

U.S. EPA Awards More Than $25 million in Recovery Act Funding to California Communities to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs - Jul 08, 2009 - US Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. EPA Awards More Than $25 million in Recovery Act Funding to California Communities to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs

Dirty diesel may be thing of the past - Jul 07, 2009 - 9NEWS Colorado

AURORA - The diesel engine cars many of us remember from the old days often conjure up images sounds and smells that are smoky, loud and stinky. The diesel engine cars of today are running on ultra low sulfur diesel and Pete Tynan says they're fast, fuel efficient and they don't put out that stinky sulfur smell.

Diesel Prices Drive Sales of Diesel Cars - Jul 02, 2009 - My Fox DC

WASHINGTON - When you say 'diesel', three words come to most people's minds: noisy, dirty and smelly. But technology has changed, says Mark Meuschke of Martens Volkswagen in Northwest D.C. He lifts the engine on a sporty new Jetta TDI and cranks the ignition.

Diesel Cars Attempt Comeback With Clean Diesel - Jul 01, 2009 - NPR

Hybrid cars have been getting a lot of publicity lately. Now some manufacturers are offering another option: "clean diesel" cars. Some can get 40 or even 50 miles to the gallon; they aren't the noisy, smoke belching and sluggish diesels of years ago.

Green Wash: How Do I Save Fuel The Smart Way? - Jun 30, 2009 - AOL Autos

Diesel vs. Hybrid vs. Gas: Who Wins?

Clean Diesel Is Coming! Clean Diesel Is Coming! - Jun 30, 2009 - BusinessWeek

With diesel fuel prices down and rivals' diesel programs halted, German carmaker Audi has launched a U.S. marketing push.

As Gas Prices Rise, Americans Buy More Diesels - Jun 23, 2009 - U.S. News & World Report

The price of a gallon of gas has now been rising for eight straight weeks, according to USA Today. "The national price for regular unleaded gasoline rose 2 cents over the last week to $2.69 gallon, the department's Energy Information Administration said in its weekly survey of service stations." A gallon of diesel fuel, however, hovers at just $2.62 per gallon. Americans have noticed.

Study Finds Diesel Truck and Bus Emissions Are Lower Than Expected - Jun 22, 2009 - Truck Trend Magazine

"Today's diesel trucks and buses are so clean it would take 60 of today's models to have the same soot emissions as one 1988 model," remarked Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. But how many people know that?

Diesel revenge? - Jun 22, 2009 - USA Today

Audi launches campaign as diesel fuel is now cheaper than gas

New Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Have Drastically Lower Emissions, Study Says - Jun 19, 2009 - The New York Times

 

Clean Diesel Comes of Age - Jun 18, 2009 - Scientific American

 

New diesel trucks and buses cut soot and smog more than 90% - Jun 18, 2009 - Environmental Health News

 

Diesels finish 1,2,3 again at 24 Hours of Le Mans! - Jun 15, 2009 - AutoblogGreen

 

Clean Diesel makes its Case to Congress - May 21, 2009 - Fleet Owner

 

Car Makers Expect to Hit Fuel Goals - May 21, 2009 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Clean Diesel Proponents Visit Capitol Hill - May 20, 2009 - The Journal of Commerce

Group gains bipartisan support for increased awareness of economic impact

EPA Verifies Johnson Matthey’s Level 3 ACCRT™ System – The First Passively Regenerated Particulate Filter for 2.5g NOx EGR and non EGR Engines - May 05, 2009 - Press Release

Latest technology reduces PM while meeting EPA’s stringent NO2 slip requirements for 2.5 g NOx on-road vehicles

Calif. approves nation's 1st low-carbon fuel rule - Apr 24, 2009 - The Washington Post

 

Cummins adds 6 MW on-site power system to hospital - Apr 21, 2009 - Power Engineering

 

Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Announces Top 10 Green Cars for 2009 - Apr 20, 2009

 

It's not Vin, but diesel cars are a big hit at New York International Auto Show - Apr 19, 2009 - The New York Times

 

Diesel cars may be hit in US - Apr 19, 2009 - MONEY Telegram.com

 

CARB Verifies Johnson Matthey's Level 3 ACCRT(TM) System - The First Passively Regenerated Particulate Filter for 2.5g EGR and non EGR NOx Engines - Apr 14, 2009 - Motor Trend

 

2009 BMW 335d - Road Test - Apr 01, 2009 - Car and Driver

 

Cops help dream up high-tech police car - Mar 23, 2009 - CNN.com

 

PMC offers look inside new hospital - Mar 17, 2009 - Idaho State Journal

New Idaho hospital features expanded capacity for state of the art trauma and ER services, all backed by new state-of-the art emergency diesel generators.

US EPA to Award Up to $20M for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects - Mar 08, 2009 - Green Car Congress

 

Clear the air with retrofit DPFs - Mar 01, 2009 - Fleet Equipment Magazine

 

SoCal Thought Leaders - Mar 01, 2009 - Autoline in LA

 

Volkswagen Makes Clean Diesel Racing Even Greener in 2009 With the Use of B5 Biodiesel - Feb 25, 2009 - Volkswagen of America, Inc.

 

Stimulus bill to include clean diesel incentives - Feb 13, 2009 - Motor Age

 

The Greenest Cars of 2009 - Feb 11, 2009 - The New York Times

 

Fuel Sell: Pumped Up Demand for Diesel Prompts Refineries to Invest Billions - Jan 26, 2009 - AllBusiness.com

 

Obama Moves to Let States Set Own Rules on Emissions - Jan 26, 2009 - Wall Street Journal

 

Obama’s Order Is Likely to Tighten Auto Standards - Jan 25, 2009 - New York Times

 

Johnson Matthey's New CRT®(+) Diesel Particulate Filter For Stationary Diesel Engines Verified By California Air Resources Board - Jan 21, 2009 - Power Online

 

Letter to the Editor - Green Idea - Jan 19, 2009 - Philadelphia Inquirer

 

Freewheeling: New York City's clean bus transit system is a model for U.S. cities - Jan 16, 2009 - Contra Costa Times

 

CLEAN DIESEL: The Future is Now - Jan 12, 2009 - Channel 7 ABC

 

Diesel Gets Its Green Card - Jan 08, 2009 - MSN Autos

 

Obama's wheels: Secret Service to unveil new presidential limo - Jan 06, 2009 - CNN.com

 

Happy Wheels: In the market for a greener ride? We steer you toward the earth-friendliest autos of 2009 - Jan 01, 2009 - Common Ground

 

A High-Mileage Masterpiece - Nov 20, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Awarded Green Car of the Year - Nov 20, 2008 - Volkswagen of America, Inc.

 

Diesel Now Cleaner - Nov 19, 2008 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allen Schaeffer, executive director for the Diesel Technology Forum, authored this letter to the editor. He notes today's new commercial clean-diesel truck has 97 percent fewer emissions of particulates than a truck built 15 years ago.

Kudos to DEC for diesel emissions crackdown - Nov 16, 2008 - Albany Times Union

 

All About Cars - Diesels draw attention - Nov 15, 2008 - San Antonio Express-News

 

Green Diesel - Nov 07, 2008 - San Jose Mercury News

 

Making big rigs run cleaner - Nov 06, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

 

The Incentives to Buy Hybrids Are Dwindling - Nov 06, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

 

New hybrid locomotives to help make this yard greener - Nov 05, 2008 - The Virginian-Pilot & The Ledger-Star

 

Hyundai announces new R-Engine diesel for Europe, possibly U.S. - Nov 04, 2008 - Motor Authority

 

The Unintended Consequences of Climate Change Solutions - Oct 31, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Coupling Delivery Trucks With Hybrid Technology - Oct 30, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Florida's Tri-Rail Trains to Run on Biodiesel Fuel - Oct 29, 2008 - NBC Chicago

 

Two Paths to Clean Diesel - Oct 27, 2008 - Hybrid Cars

 

First look: Mercedes diesel crossover easy on gas - Oct 23, 2008 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Mercedes Diesel SUV Makes Good Gas Mileage, No Smog, Happy Moms - Oct 15, 2008 - Bloomberg

 

Slow burn: The way the Jetta TDI sips fuel, you won't mind that it's diesel - Oct 15, 2008 - The Detroit News

 

Gary Thomas: Diesel buses easy on the air and the bottom line - Oct 10, 2008 - Dallas Morning News

Ten Diesel Cars We'll Soon Be Driving - Oct 09, 2008 - Forbes

 

Caterpillar Inc. Sets New Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal Following the Achievement of Previous Goal - Oct 08, 2008 - CSR News from Caterpillar Inc.

 

Hamden lauded for reducing bus emissions - Oct 08, 2008 - New Haven Register

 

Volkswagen Jetta TDI - German Auto Maker's Diesel Models Make a Return to the U.S. Market - Oct 08, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal Online

 

Bosch’s Johannes-Joerg Rueger On Why Diesel Engines Are Hip - Oct 08, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal Online

 

Vehicles Certified as Qualified Advanced Lean-Burn Technology Vehicles - Oct 07, 2008 - Internal Revenue Service

The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged the certifications by manufacturers that certain advanced lean-burn technology vehicles qualify for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit.

Audi's Cross Country Push For Diesel - Oct 06, 2008 - CNBC.com

 

Meditations on the Soul of a Machine - Oct 05, 2008 - The Washington Post

 

Bravo! European Diesels impress Consumer Reports; Diesels for U.S. Market on the Way - Sep 28, 2008 - The Equalizer/Frances Cerra Whittelsey

 

An Automotive Blog for Women, AskPatty.com, Highlights Findings From the DTF Clean Diesel Webinar - Sep 24, 2008 - Ask Patty

 

Why won’t we embrace diesel cars the way Europeans do? Are the Europeans onto something that we’re missing? Perhaps. - Sep 23, 2008 - Louisville Courier- Journal Metromix

 

Airliner “Tugs” Proposed for O'Hare Airport - Sep 18, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

 

Global warming fight will boost California economy, study says - Sep 17, 2008 - The Sacramento Bee

 

Diesel Fuel Prices Driven Up by Inventory Shortfalls: New Insights from EIA/DOE - Sep 16, 2008 - Energy Information Administration

 

Diesel Vehicles to Account For 10% of U.S. Market by 2015 - Sep 15, 2008 - Environmental Leader

 

Ports’ truck plan may be delayed - Sep 12, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

 

Ports’ truck plan may be delayed - Sep 12, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

 

Trucks go green with hybrid electric-diesel engines - Sep 11, 2008 - The Grand Rapids Press

 

The 65 mpg Ford the U.S. Can’t Have - Sep 03, 2008 - BusinessWeek

 

Paying a Premium - Aug 31, 2008 - Biodiesel Magazine

 

2009 Diesels Are Coming - Aug 31, 2008 - Kiplinger.com

 

Diesel Cleans Up Its Act; The New Models are green, fuel-efficient and may be a better choice than a hybrid. - Aug 31, 2008 - Kiplinger.com

 

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Infrastructure in Good Shape - Aug 27, 2008 - Fleet Owner

 

Buy a Diesel, Get a Tax Credit - Aug 19, 2008 - ForbesAutos.com

 

Rumbling seat: Clean diesels are here - Aug 17, 2008 - Los Angeles Times Up to Speed Blog

 

Bosch Samples European Diesel Models State-Side, Popular Mechanics Tests the 2008 BMW 745d - Aug 06, 2008 - Popular Mechanics

 

Diesel SUVs from Benz meet emissions standards in all 50 states - Aug 02, 2008 - The San Francisco Chronicle

 

California ports order Volvo, Mack trucks - Jul 31, 2008 - Fleet Owner

 

LA Times Op-Ed About “Pickens’ ‘clean’ secret: Prop 10 would put California taxpayers on the hook for his natural gas plan” - Jul 28, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

 

Not Your Daddy's Diesel - Jul 28, 2008 - The Desert Sun

 

Lowering the diesel tax will help bring more clean diesel vehicles to our roads - Jul 28, 2008 - The Desert Sun

 

Move over Hybrids, Go Green with Diesel! - Jul 24, 2008 - ABC News

 

Reducing Fuel Consumption & Transportation-related GHG Emissions: Reversing the Trend with Clean Diesel Technology - Jul 17, 2008 - Diesel Technology Forum

 

Chicago Transit Authority Looks to Cleveland’s “Bus Rapid Transit” Project as Inspiration to Expand the City’s Transit System - Jul 09, 2008 - ChicagoTribune.com

 

Dieselmania - Jun 25, 2008 - The American Magazine

 

Diesel Cleans Up Its Act for an Encore - May 17, 2008

 

Children's Med Center Forced To Use Backup Diesel Power - Apr 17, 2008 - KXAN.com

 

Avalanche knocks out hydro power - Apr 16, 2008 - Juneau Empire

 

Diesel Tops List of Technologies to Meet New CAFE Requirements Say Auto Engineers - Apr 09, 2008 - SAE International

 

Nissan, Cummins Team-Up on Ultra-Clean-Diesel Light Commercial Trucks - Apr 06, 2008 - Reuters.com

 

Diesel’s Second Coming - Apr 03, 2008 - Economist.com

 

EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide - Apr 01, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Trucking Companies Benefit From Over $526,000 - Apr 01, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

EPA Announces Federal Clean Diesel Program - Apr 01, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Special Funds Target Diesel Emission Reductions - Apr 01, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Schools Look To Clean Up Buses' Belching - Mar 28, 2008 - The Florida Times-Union

 

Keep On Truckin', But 'Greener' - Mar 27, 2008 - Tucson Citizen (AZ)

 

Yellow Buses Go Green, From Dirty To Clean - Mar 27, 2008 - The Cabinet (NH)

 

Air Rule Helps Farmers - Mar 27, 2008 - Colusa Sun-Herald (CA)

 

Letter To The Editor: Breathing Easier - Mar 27, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle

 

EPTV Executive News Roundtable – Clean Diesel - Mar 27, 2008 - Energy Policy TV

 

Missouri Seeks Truckers To Participate In Retrofitting Pilot Program - Mar 26, 2008 - Land Line Magazine

 

U.S. EPA Offers $3.6 Million In Grants For Innovative Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects - Mar 25, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Green Machines - Mar 25, 2008 - Rocky Mountain News

 

Raley's Takes Clean-Exhaust Diesels For A Spin - Mar 24, 2008 - The Sacramento Bee

 

Diesels Look To Rev Up Their Reputations - Mar 24, 2008 - MSNBC.com

 

Ports Of Los Angeles/Long Beach Prep For Increase Low Sulfur Usage - Mar 24, 2008 - Logistics Management

 

Is Clean Diesel The Way To Go? - Mar 20, 2008 - TreeHugger.com

 

Port Of Los Angeles Plan Weighs On Shippers - Mar 20, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

 

New Ozone Standards Could Lead To Truck Retrofits - Mar 19, 2008 - Today’s Trucking

 

Chevron Tests New Diesel In Sacramento Market - Mar 18, 2008 - Sacramento Business Journal

 

Ten Technologically Advanced Green Cars - Mar 18, 2008 - Forbes

 

Diesel Gets A Vote - Mar 18, 2008 - The New York Times

 

It’s Car Time In New York - Mar 15, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Toyota Prius Proves a Gas Guzzler in a Race with the BMW 520 Diesel - Mar 15, 2008 - Times Online

 

Commentary: Sebring Race Shows Power Of Diesel Cars - Mar 14, 2008 - Orlando Sentinel

 

Laker School District Receives Grant To Clean Up Bus Emissions - Mar 13, 2008 - MLive.com

 

Diesel Demand Remains Strong - Mar 11, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Peugeot Taking A Run At Audi, Sebring - Mar 11, 2008 - USA Today

 

Honda to Launch Car Using 'Affordable' Hybrid Engine - Mar 10, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Paying At The Pump, In A Big Way - Mar 10, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Port Plan Decried - Mar 10, 2008 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

 

Experts Seek Ideal Low-Carbon Fuel, But Expect Diesel To Remain Dominant - Mar 09, 2008 - Transport Topics

 

Snow Hits Arkansas, But Generators Save The Day - Mar 07, 2008 - KSPR News (MO)

 

EPA Awards $59,120 Grant To Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker School District For Clean School Bus Project - Mar 06, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

New Strategy To Help The Nation's Ports Go Green EPA Newsroom - Mar 06, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Performance Proven In Tough Endurance Races - Mar 05, 2008 - The Globe and Mail (Canada)

 

New Buses Are Clean, Green - Mar 04, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times (FL)

 

New County Buses Cut Pollution And Noise - Mar 04, 2008 - St. Petersburg Times (FL)

 

Green Gets Real At Geneva Auto Show - Mar 03, 2008 - BusinessWeek

 

Green Technology: Makers Hedge Bets On Alternative Vehicles - Mar 03, 2008 - Financial Times

 

$550M To Fund New Clean-Air Freight Plan - Mar 02, 2008 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

 

Mercedes Shows Off 40 MPG Vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid Concept - Feb 28, 2008 - DailyTech

 

Audi TT 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro And TT Roadster 2.0 TDI - Feb 26, 2008 - Nextautos.com

 

Diesel Back-up Generators Kick in During Florida Black Out - Feb 25, 2008

 

Diesel Forum Questions Costs, Benefits of Port of Long Beach CA Choice of LNG Trucks - Feb 25, 2008 - Diesel Technology Forum

 

New 2009 Chevrolet Express And GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway Van Delivers Best-In-Class Payload And Horsepower - Feb 24, 2008 - General Motors

 

BMW Rolls Out Hybrid X5 With Twin-Turbo Diesel - Feb 22, 2008 - Wired Blog

 

Automakers Pump Up Models With Diesel Power - Feb 20, 2008 - USA Today

 

Clean Diesels Make the Grade - Feb 20, 2008 - Auto Week

 

Loremo: The Low Resistance Mobile - Feb 19, 2008 - MSN Autos

 

Hi, I’m Diesel, Have We Been Introduced? - Feb 18, 2008 - American International Automotive Dealers

 

Striking Oil: Bentley Could Go Turbo Diesel - Feb 17, 2008 - AutoBlog.com

 

Saving the V-8 by Turning It Inside Out - Feb 16, 2008 - The New York Times

 

Diesel Cars Making Comeback Amid Quest For Better Fuel Economy - Feb 15, 2008 - The Press-Enterprise (CA)

 

New Cars Showcase Clean Diesel Options - Feb 14, 2008 - KickingTires.com

 

Ferry Good News - Feb 14, 2008 - Downtown Express (NY)

 

Investors Pledge $10 Billion For Renewable Energy - Feb 13, 2008 - Reuters.com

 

School Children Boarding Green Machines - Feb 12, 2008 - WVIR-TV (VA)

 

Fun And 50MPG In The Audi A3 1.9TDIe: Who Needs A Prius? - Feb 11, 2008 - MotorTrend.com

 

European Diesel Arrives In America - Feb 09, 2008 - BBC News

 

Rolling Green: Carmakers show off their eco-friendliest offerings at the Chicago Auto Show - Feb 07, 2008 - The Journal Times (WI)

 

Overcoming The Diesel Challenge - Feb 06, 2008 - BusinessWeek.com

 

Missouri Bill Would Implement Biodiesel Standard - Feb 06, 2008 - LandLineMagazine.com

 

Transit Bus Money Allocated To Area Municipalities - Feb 05, 2008 - CatskillsNews.com (NY)

 

Yellow Bus Turns Green - Feb 03, 2008 - Ohio.com

 

Chevy Considers Diesels, Minicar For U.S. - Feb 03, 2008 - Autoweek.com

 

Sue Pope Fund Awards $1 Million For Clean-Air Efforts In North Texas - Jan 30, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News

 

Indiana Unveils First Hybrid-Electric School Bus - Jan 30, 2008 - GovTech.com

 

EPA Picks KC For Environmental Initiative - Jan 29, 2008 - Kansas City Business Journal

 

States Petition EPA On GHG Of Nonroad Engines - Jan 29, 2008 - Environmental Leader

 

CARB Workshops Disclose Regulatory Direction - Jan 29, 2008 - Fleet Owner

 

Team Joest To Sport Two Audi R10 TDIs In 2008 - Jan 27, 2008 - MotorSport.com

 

Road Racing Goes Green - Jan 25, 2008 - Gainesville Times (GA)

 

Dole Announces Conversion Of Farm Equipment To Bio-Diesel Fuel - Jan 24, 2008 - CSR Newswire

 

EPA Awards Grants To Ohio Counties For Clean School Bus Projects - Jan 24, 2008 - Ohio Farm Bureau Feeration

 

Union City Company Wants State To OK Bus Into Hybrid Project - Jan 24, 2008 - The Times

 

Diesel Figures In Our Future - Jan 24, 2008 - Calgary Herald

 

Guess What's Under This Hood? - Jan 23, 2008 - KCCI.com

 

Another Diesel Engine Start-Up Comes Out Of Stealth - Jan 23, 2008 - CNET News

 

City To Study Changing Diesel Fleet Over To Biodiesel - Jan 23, 2008 - Gazettes.com (CA)

 

Metro Buys Nearly 500 Hybrid Buses - Jan 22, 2008 - WTOP-FM

 

EPA Grant OK'd For Canton Local School Buses - Jan 22, 2008 - Akron Beacon Journal (OH)

 

EPA Awards $67,923 Grant To American Lung Association Of Illinois For Clean School Bus Project In Madison County - Jan 22, 2008 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Clean Diesel To Power Washington Auto Show; Car Manufacturers Go Green in 2008 and... - Jan 21, 2008 - Reuters

 

More Cities Get On Board With Hybrid Buses - Jan 21, 2008 - USA Today

 

Green Is Hot At Auto Shows - Jan 21, 2008 - NBC-4 Washington, DC

 

Zetsche sees 20% diesel mix for Mercedes-Benz in U.S. - Jan 20, 2008 - Automotive News Europe

 

New Acura TSX Will Get A Diesel - Jan 20, 2008 - Autoweek.com

 

2008: A Year Of Decision For Us All - Jan 19, 2008 - ZDNet

 

The Other Green Engine: Diesel? - Jan 16, 2008 - Forbes.com

 

Safeway Goes Green - Jan 15, 2008 - TheDenverChannel.com (CO)

 

Proposed Diesel Engine Rules May Cost Billions - Jan 15, 2008 - CFBF.com

 

The TreeHugger Interview: Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director - Jan 15, 2008 - TreeHugger.com

 

Running On Alternative Fuels - Jan 13, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Detroit Show Illustrates Industry's Push for the Future - Jan 13, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Diesel Gets Unexpected Boost At Detroit Auto Show - Jan 13, 2008 - Reuters.com

 

Diesel No Longer A Dirty Word In The US - Jan 13, 2008 - Financial Times

 

Officials Approve Fee Plan For Port Cargo - Jan 13, 2008 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

 

Detroit Diesels - The Powertrain Show Buzz - Jan 12, 2008 - Consumer Reports.org

 

Toyota to Launch Diesel Tundra, Sequoia In U.S. - Jan 12, 2008 - Reuters

 

Gasoline Is Here To Stay, But It's Greener Than Ever - Jan 09, 2008 - Wired.com

 

Yellow School Buses Going Green - Jan 08, 2008 - Nevada Appeal

 

Precautions Help You Keep Your Calm In The Eye Of A Storm - Jan 08, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle

 

CARB Plans Retrofit Funding For Trucks - Jan 06, 2008 - Fleet Owner

 

Using Diesel Could Reduce Imports Of Oil, Refiner Says - Jan 05, 2008 - The Dallas Morning News

 

Cancer Risk From Toxic Air Drops By 17% in Southland - Jan 04, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

 

The Coming Diesel Invasion - Jan 01, 2008 - DailyHerald.com (WA)

 

The Case for Diesel: Clean, Efficient, Fast Cars - Dec 31, 2007 - Popular Mechanics

 

Union Pacific works with Texas on low-emission trains - Dec 12, 2007 - Dallas Morning News

 

Green Spot: More Value For The Chain - Dec 11, 2007 - IndustryWeek

 

Volkswagen Brings Clean Diesel Racing To North America - Dec 09, 2007 - MotorSport.com

 

Diesel Expected to Improve Automakers MPG - Dec 02, 2007 - The Wall Street Journal

 

Ethanol E85 Fuel Loses Cost-Benefit Test To Diesel - Nov 29, 2007 - USA Today

 

Clean Diesel - Nov 23, 2007 - ABC30.com

 

Mr. Engine Fuels The Future - Nov 21, 2007 - Edmunds Inside Line

 

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Diesel Hybrid Concept At L.A. Show - Nov 16, 2007 - AutoSpectator.com

 

Volkswagen Unveils New Diesel Engine For Jetta - Nov 14, 2007 - International Herald Tribune

 

States Test-Drive Hybrid School Buses - Nov 14, 2007 - USA Today

 

The Insider Q&A: Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum - Nov 11, 2007 - ABA Insider

 

Diesels, Hybrids Top RAND Study - Nov 11, 2007 - ConsumerAffairs.com

 

A New Diesel Comes to Every State in the U.S. - Oct 31, 2007 - JDPower.com

 

Volkswagen to Feature Clean Diesel Power in Jetta TDI Cup Racing Series - Oct 29, 2007 - Volkswagen of America

 

Gateway Cities Fleet Modernization Program Celebrates 5 Years of Pollution Reduction - Oct 24, 2007 - Gateway Cities Council of Governments Via PR Newswire

 

Diesel Engines May Not Purr, but They Please the Mileage Mavens - Oct 23, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Getting to Green - Oct 23, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Challenging Gasoline: Diesel, Ethanol, Hydrogen - Oct 23, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Audi Launches TDI Initiative In The USA - Oct 17, 2007 - Auto Blog Green

 

Yes, Kids, There Really Is A Magic School Bus - Oct 17, 2007 - Environmental Protection Agency

 

Diesels Motor Back To California Roadways - Oct 16, 2007 - USA Today

 

A ‘Circuit of the Future’ That Keeps Blackouts Brief and Local Is Tried in California - Oct 15, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel: A Year Later - Oct 14, 2007 - TruckingInfo.com

 

Mercedes E-320 Diesel Available in California - Oct 14, 2007 - Automotive News

 

Buses Drive 'Greener' - Oct 11, 2007 - Chicago Daily Herald

 

America's Next Cars? - Oct 09, 2007 - BusinessWeek

 

Automakers' Green Initiatives Outpace Government Progress - Oct 07, 2007 - EE Times

 

Internet's Unsung Guardians Labor In Obscurity To Keep Web Moving - Oct 06, 2007 - San Francisco Chronicle

 

Volvo Delivers First U.S. 2010 Field Test Trucks - Oct 03, 2007 - Commercial Carrier Journal

 

Clean-Air Rule Targets Existing Diesel-Truck Fleet - Sep 30, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor

 

Dingell Proposes Tax On Carbon Emissions, Fuel - Sep 27, 2007 - Fleet Owner

 

Blue Is The New Green - Sep 25, 2007 - ForbesAutos.com

 

Power Loss Cancels Classes, Job Fair at Shasta College - Sep 25, 2007 - Redding.com

 

Chrysler Supports Biodiesel Industry - Sep 23, 2007 - National Biodiesel Board

 

Region May Modify Engines to Cut Soot - Sep 23, 2007 - The Associated Press

 

Best Values in Clean Cars - Sep 20, 2007 - Kiplinger.com

 

Specialist Focus: Plant Hire: Diesel Filters Are The Future - Sep 19, 2007 - contractjournal.com

 

Engineering Consulting Firm Develops California-Clean Diesel - Sep 18, 2007 - Edmunds.com

 

Clean Diesel Beginning to Catch on in U.S. - Sep 17, 2007 - San Antonio Express-News

 

Click and Clack: Diesel Do Ya´ - Sep 15, 2007 - National Public Radio

 

North Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Help Fund School Bus Retrofits - Sep 13, 2007 - North Carolina General Assembly

 

European Carmakers Bet That the U.S. Is Ready for Diesel - Sep 12, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Powering Up Hybrids - Sep 11, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)

 

Sustainability Takes Center Stage at Frankfurt Auto Show - Sep 11, 2007 - The New York Times

 

Madison to Debut Hybrid Electric Metro Buses - Sep 10, 2007 - Channel3000.com (WI)

 

Audi Will Launch First U.S. Hybrids, Diesels This Year - Sep 09, 2007 - Automotive News

 

Future Options: More 'Green' Cars On The Way - Sep 08, 2007 - DesMoinesRegister.com (IA)

 

Navistar International Corporation Accepts Prestigious Blue Sky Award - Sep 05, 2007 - The Auto Channel

 

Ford to Launch ECOnetic Models at the Frankfurt Motor Show - Aug 31, 2007 - Auto123.com

 

Earth-Friendly Diesels to Compete Against Hybrids - Aug 30, 2007 - Smart Money

 

Diesel Wants To Be Your Friend - Aug 28, 2007 - ZDNet

 

J.D. Power Report: Consumers Consider Hybrids Less - Jul 17, 2007 - J.D. Power and Associates

 

Germans Unite To Hype Diesels - Oct 08, 2006 - Automotive News

 

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