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May 2, 2007 School Transportation News
April 25, 2007A recent survey of 500 California voters found 79 percent were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about climate change. Still, only 29 percent saw clean diesel vehicles as a way to show their concern for the...
April 30, 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Air Pollution Down, Air Quality UpApril 30, 2007U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(Washington, D.C. - April 30, 2007) An early look at air quality and emissions data for 2006 shows continued improvement in the nation's...
April 25, 2007 Michael Kanellos
CNET News.com
March 20, 2007 Caterpillar Inc.
February 8, 2007
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and Cold WeatherWith some of the coldest temperatures on record in parts of the US, issues have begun to arise surrounding the performance of clean diesel vehicles in this freezing weather.Since...
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Auto Show Announcements
Cleaner fuel, cleaner engines and emissions controls are allowing auto manufacturers to build clean diesel vehicles capable of meeting the most stringent emission standards in the world. New clean diesel vehicles will continue to provide American drivers superior fuel economy and top-of-the-line power and performance.
Click here to see a list of diesel vehicles currently available in the U.S.
New diesel vehicles continue to steal the show at auto shows across the country and throughout the world. Read about some of the latest product announcements and manufacturer plans below. Check back often for the latest updates.
Diesel Drives the 2008 NAIAS
A major effort to improve fuel economy has shifted automakers’ focus to more fuel efficient technologies and inspired the introduction of several new diesel models at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Many automakers have exciting plans to expand their fleets with diesel cars, trucks and SUVs in the coming years.
Katsuaki Watanabe, President of Toyota Motor Corp., announced that the company is expanding its current product lineup to offer consumers a diesel powertrain. While the manufacturer is well-known for its hybrid vehicles, Toyota will be producing diesel versions of the Tundra pickup truck and the Sequoia SUV “in the near future.”
BMW is bringing diesel versions of the 3-Series and X5 to the U.S. later this year with the 335d and the X5 xDrive 35d, respectively, while Mercedes continues to roll out more diesel models. Daimler AG chief executive Dieter Zetsche said that this year Mercedes will introduce diesel versions of the M class, GL class and R class. Mercedes currently offers E-Class E320 BLUETEC in all 50 states and anticipates that it will continue to produce diesel cars in the future. Zetsche called the BLUETEC engines “extremely clean, very fuel efficient and very, very powerful” and said the company plans to continue putting diesel engines in their cars. Click here to see an interview about diesel’s advantages with Zetsche.
Other major diesel announcements:
Audi unveiled the A4 sedan and expects to start selling the Q7 3.0 TDI by the end of 2008/early 2009.
This year, Volkswagen will be reintroducing an updated clean-diesel Jetta into the U.S. market.
GM has plans to put a diesel engine in the Chevy Silverado starting in 2009.
Honda announced plans to put diesel engines in Acura vehicles starting in 2009, with the Honda lineup to follow.
Kia introduced the Borrego SUV, which will see a diesel version in the next 2 to 3 years.
Subaru is considering bringing a diesel version of the Forester into the United States in the near future.
Several automakers also revealed concept cars such as the Land Rover LRX, Chrysler’s Jeep Renegade, the Audi R8 V12 TDI, Mercedes GLK Freeside and the Mitsubishi Concept-RA, further widening the field for the future of diesel. Saturn unveiled a diesel hybrid, the Flextreme.
Click here to read a blog posting on NAIAS by Allen Schaeffer.
Green Means Diesel at the LA Auto Show
The diesel news offered by auto makers throughout at the Los Angeles Auto Show was one of the highlights of a decidedly “green” show. Ford CEO Alan Mulally gave the keynote address for the show’s media preview and reiterated that clean diesel technology is part of the company’s “sustainability plan” that “calls for adding more diesel engines to more products in more markets.”
Volkswagen reiterated its plans to introduce the “world’s cleanest diesel,” the new Jetta Sedan TDI and SportWagen TDI in mid-2008. The model was featured in a press conference with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Audi showed its concept Cross Cabriolet Quattro that was powered by the 3.0-liter diesel that the company will be introducing later in 2008 in its Q7 and A4 models.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled its S400 Bluetec diesel-electric hybrid model – a glimpse of a 2010 model from that company – while also showcasing its current Bluetec diesel models. Chrysler announced wider availability of its diesel-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV and also introduced a crossover model, the Dodge Journey, which will be powered by a 2.0-liter diesel in most non-North American markets.
BMW reiterated that it would be introducing diesels in the U.S. market in 2008, though it declined to state which models would feature the engine. Finally, Kia surprised many by showing its KND-4 compact SUV concept vehicle, which was powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel.
Diesels Steal the Spotlight in DC
"Diesels have a quirky personality, marvelous amounts of power and a grumbly voice that's more assurance than annoyance."
James Healey, USA Today
Mercedes Diesels Are Alluring For Power and Mileage
January 26, 2007
"When you think of a heavy-duty pickup, you usually think of power, torque and the ability to carry a big payload. From now on, new clean-diesel technology is helping automakers meet the national goals of fuel economy and energy security."
PR Newswire
EPA Hails Dodge For Developing Cleanest Pickup Truck
January 25, 2007
"The new engine is smoother, quieter, more powerful and more efficient than the old Jetta TDI, which won many friends, but it won't cost more. Fuel economy should be better, in the 45 mpg range, while the engine produces 140 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque."
Edmunds.com
The Next TDI, VW Reveals 2008 Jetta Bluetec Diesel
January 25, 2007
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