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Delivering Agricultural Bounty and Air Quality Benefits by the Ton

CARB, with funding primarily provided through the GHG Reduction Fund, developed the FARMER program that helps farmers replace aging equipment with latest clean diesel models.

Finding the Best of Both Worlds: Energy Abundance & Clean Energy Transition

Diesel power is an integral part of both a clean energy future and is a technology that enables and benefits from the energy abundance that we enjoy today.

Fighting Climate Change Takes Something Big

The opportunity to do big things is ready to go. All we have to do is get these clean diesel technologies out working for the U.S. while eliminating GHG emissions.

We Will Be In Liquid Fuels for a Long Time

While there has been quite a lot of attention on electrification of transportation, a new EIA report concludes that U.S. and global economy will rely on liquid fuels.

Prime Movers at #WEF19 in Davos: Shaping the Future of Mobility, Energy, Infrastructure and Manufacturing

Achieving forward progress on any WEF initiative can't take place without a careful consideration of current and future role of advanced diesel power in energy systems.

We Know Where We’ve Been, But Where are We Going?

We asked Alan Baum from Baum & Assoc., a leading industry analyst, to pull out his crystal ball and provide some insights as to how sales of diesel vehicles may fare in 2019.

Not Down and Definitely Not Out

Think diesel is out of the U.S. passenger vehicle market? Think again.

Behind all the Good Economic Numbers is a Diesel Truck

As trucking & logistics industry continues to expand to meet needs of a growing economy, more new advanced technology diesel trucks will likely enter service.

A 2019 Wish List by DTF Exec. Dir. Allen Schaeffer

Happy New Year! It’s 2019 officially. We embrace this time in January with hope and aspiration for the new year, so in that form, here’s my wish list for 2019.

Reflections on 2018 by DTF Exec. Dir. Allen Schaeffer

It’s the time of year that inspires purposeful reflection. This is harder than ever with hourly twists & turns in political and media environments, but here goes:

States and Cities Wisely Choosing Diesel

Prioritizing the most cost-effective way of achieving the greatest amount of clean air ought to be the rule, rather than the exception

Diesel Plays Well With Others

The Toyota Prius is the iconic image of hybrid technology. Yet there are other much larger hybrids that pair advanced fuel sipping diesel engines w/ battery storage capabilities.

How Do You Make a Tough Truck Even Tougher?

New diesel announcements mean great things for consumers that have new efficient choices that will save them $ at the pump and help reduce emissions for the benefit of us all.

UNFCC COP24: Three Ways the New Generation of Diesel Power Helps Meet the Global Climate Challenge

How to Reduce Emissions, Build Resilient Communities and Keep the Economy Moving?

Clean diesel technology is ready and able today to help reduce emissions, build resilient communities and keep our economy moving.

Why This Holiday Season You’ll Be Getting More with Less

As you sit down for the holiday feast, or go about your holiday shopping, know that this year, you can do more shopping, more eating and more traveling, knowing that it will have a lesser impact on the environment.

The Hum of the Harvest

Wherever the crop is, there is no cost-effective substitute for diesel engines to power the harvest that will feed the world.

Fuel Economy Fight – Diesel’s Role in the Fuel Economy Debate

Consumers will continue to have an increasing number of diesel options because of 20-30% fuel economy advantage, long range driving capability and no-compromise on performance.

Diesel Helps Cities Meet Sustainability Goals AND Stay Within a Budget

As U.S. cities continue to expand, the drive to provide essential services with a minimal environmental footprint while working within a budget will be challenging.

How Does Your Day Run on Diesel?

Diesel dependent economic sectors generate $3.4 trillion in economic activity and are a vital part of our lives.

Future Trucks are Electric. Autonomous. Connected. And Diesel.

As is evident at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, diesel is evolving in a big way to meet that challenge.

The Start of School Means Starting up a Diesel

More school districts are upgrading their buses to new clean diesel that helps reduce emissions for kids on the bus and for all of us on the road.

The Economy Improves and So Does Air Quality

When it comes to powering things that move and do work, diesel technology has been the key technology.

Cooling a Warming Planet with Clean Diesel

Growing share of clean diesel trucks is environmental success story that other nations are looking to follow to help achieve GHG reduction goals.

Reflection on 120 Years of Diesel

Now 120 years in, where is the diesel today? Bounding ahead and being true to its roots.

Efficiency Mandates in the U.S. and EU

Pushing commercial truck efficiency to new levels on both sides of the pond.

North Carolina Takes Top Spot for Advanced Technology Manufacturing

Almost 750,000 heavy-duty diesel engines rolled off of U.S. assembly lines - NC was the top state for manufacture of these advance technology diesel engines.

Alternative Sources of Energy Just Can’t Keep up With Diesel

By 2040, developing economies will be the primary consumers of energy as these rapidly expanding economies use diesel to fuel their growth.

Relieving Traffic Congestion One Bus Trip at a Time

Transit agencies looking to modernize & expand their fleet will discover benefits of advanced diesel that provides essential services with near zero emissions helping to move people while reducing GHG emissions.

Demand for Diesel Trucks at All-Time High

An expanding economy means demand for freight transportation including over the road trucking driven mostly by Class 8 trucks.

Get EV Benefits Without Purchasing an EV

Choosing a diesel will see great fuel savings and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Beat the Traffic Gridlock with a Ferry

119 million Americans took a ride on a ferry last year and there’s a 95.4 percent chance that this ride was powered by diesel.

Save Yourself the Headache This Summer: Drive a Diesel

Diesel drivers save money, helping to make summer vacations just a little more affordable.

European Vacation Disruption: Demand a 5-Speed Diesel Rental Car

Diesel still offers unique advantages like efficiency, reliability, more km/liter along with easy access to refueling throughout Europe.

Exporting America’s Energy Abundance by the Millions

More newfound U.S. energy reserves are helping to meet energy security goals while meeting growing international demand.

Depend on Diesel for Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

Because of unique combination of power, performance, reliability & availability, no other technology can meet full range of needs in responding to weather emergencies.

Tastes Great 🍔, Less Emissions 🚚

The next time you’re on the road, there’s a good chance that the Class 8 truck sharing the road with you might actually be cleaner than grilling a hamburger.

That’s One…Cool…Truck!!

Project "Starship” is a hyper-fuel efficient demonstration truck that just may be traveling through your community this summer.

Celebrating Past Progress and Future Potential: Air Quality Awareness Week

Consistent progress to air quality by reducing emissions has been achieved largely through cleaner fuels and technologies like clean diesel.

For Earth Day 2018, the Customer is Always Right

Whether the U.S. is in or out of global climate agreements doesn’t matter if consumer appetite and demand is for fuel savings technologies.

Experience a Power Outage? You’re Not Alone

Every year, just about every American has experienced a power outage.

It Takes Brains and Brawn to Get Big Things Done Fast

It should come as no surprise to many Americans that our stock of infrastructure is in need of serious attention.

Work Boats Working for Clean Air

More clean air benefits will accrue to port communities by replacing older and larger engines with new clean diesel models.

Diesel Sales Growth is Any Which Way but Down

Diesel’s continued presence in U.S. car market after VW scandal should send strong signal to diesel’s naysayers that it has rosy future in U.S.

Advanced Technology to Feed the World

As we celebrate National Ag Day, we tip our hats to the latest innovations developed by the leading American equipment manufacturers.

How do You Feed 9.8 Billion People and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

Clean Diesel Technology + Advanced Biofuels = Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Delivering Prosperity by the Barrel

One of the leading energy products the U.S. is sending abroad is clean ultra low sulfur diesel fuel.

Olympics May Be Over but South Korea is on the Podium for Diesel

The list of automakers bringing more diesel options also shows that diesel has a bright future in the U.S. passenger vehicle market.

America’s Roads Might Have to Go to Summer School if They Don’t Shape Up

Latest near-zero emissions technology coupled with advanced productivity & fuel savings innovations are ready to improve roads to keep America moving.

Going for Gold with Diesel Generators

Generators fueled with diesel fuel specially reformulated for cold ensure reliable electric power during brutal cold and wind in PyeongChang.