Diesel Industry Applauds EPA Funding for Diesel Retrofits

WASHINGTON – The Diesel Technology Forum (the Forum), a non-profit organization representing companies across the diesel industry, applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for making almost $50 million in grant funding...

Diesel Technology Forum Hails Mercedes Benz 50-State Clean Diesel BlueTEC Options for U.S. Consumers

Announcement marks the 150th Anniversary of Rudolf Diesel’s BirthdayWASHINGTON, DC – Reacting to the announcement made Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 NY Auto Show regarding its launch of three BlueTEC SUVs – the ML 320 BlueTEC, the R...

DTF Statement on EPA Announcement of Final Rule for Diesel Engines Used In Marine and Locomotive Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement regarding EPA’s final rule announced today covering locomotive and marine engines:

“Today’s final rule marks...

Diesel Forum Questions Port of Long Beach Decision, Focus on LNG Trucks

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today questioning a recently announced plan by the Port of Long Beach harbor commissioners to replace at least half of current port drayage diesel...

Clean Diesel To Power Washington Auto Show; Car Manufacturers Go Green in 2008 and Present Powerful, Fuel Efficient Models

Diesel Technology Forum to Participate in Green Car SummitWashington, D.C. – No matter the car color consumers may prefer, green technology will be unmistakable at the 2008 Washington Auto Show. Many new and future vehicles will...

Diesel Industry Applauds California’s Funding of Truck Replacement/Retrofit By Air Resources Board

SACRAMENTO – The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today applauding the California Air Resources Board for targeting $25 million from Proposition 1B at accelerating diesel emissions reductions from goods...

Energy Bill Reinforces Critical Role of Clean Diesel to U.S. Energy Policy

WASHINGTON, DC - Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the following statement today as President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (HR 6): By requiring a 40 percent...

One Year Later, Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Widely Available; High Customer Satisfaction with New Clean Diesel Car and Truck Engines

Transition to Cleaner Fuel, Engines Progresses More Smoothly Than Anticipated

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 15 marks the one-year anniversary of ultra-low sulfur diesel’s (ULSD) arrival at U.S. fueling stations nationwide – a...

Diesel Industry Applauds California’s $250 million in Funding for Goods Movement Emissions Reductions

SACRAMENTO – The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement in response to the California Air Resources Board’s announcement of the first scheduled disbursement from the state’s Proposition 1B bond fund aimed at...

Diesel Technology Forum Lauds Congressional Support to Fund Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA)

DERA Considered Most Cost-Effective Program Affecting Greatest Number of Americans  WASHINGTON – The Diesel Technology Forum (the Forum), a non-profit organization representing companies across the diesel industry, applauds...