Clean Diesel Trucks and Buses to Fuel Progress on New Air Quality Standards

2007 Prototype Technology on Display for the First Time; Briefings, Ride-alongs Available

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The future of clean diesel technology will be on display in Washington next week, including advanced technology tractor-trailer trucks, a hybrid diesel-electric bus, a state-of-the-art delivery van and a pickup prototype.

Beginning in 2007, diesel trucks and buses will be virtually emissions- free and will play a leading role in helping cities meet strict new air quality standards recently unveiled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Thanks to unprecedented investment in the research and development of advanced emissions technologies, the diesel industry is on track to meet these aggressive new standards that require a 99% emissions reduction compared to unregulated levels. Don't miss this opportunity to:

  * Subject two prototype clean diesel trucks (compliant with 2007 emissions
    standards) to real-time emissions testing and see for yourself how they
    emit no visible smoke
  * Drive the latest advanced clean diesel cars
  * See a popular pickup with a prototype diesel engine
  * Watch while a truck plugs in and shuts down to save energy
  * Enjoy some gourmet ice cream and get the scoop on the future of clean
    diesel

VEHICLES: Advanced clean diesel technologies will be on display from leading manufacturers, including Caterpillar, Cummins, DaimlerChrysler, Eaton, GM-Allison, International, Johnson Matthey and Volvo/Mack. Vehicles were developed in a cooperative effort between manufacturers and the Department of Energy through the 21st Century Truck Partnership.

  WHEN:   May 11th - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; May 12th - 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

  WHERE:  Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, DC
          20024
          Vehicles will be displayed in front of the hotel.

  WHO:    Participants will include government leaders and staff,
          policymakers, analysts, journalists, industry partners and
          manufacturers. The vehicle display is sponsored by the 21st
          Century Truck Partnership and the Diesel Technology Forum.

ABOUT: The 21st Century Truck Partnership is a cooperative effort between industry and government. The Partnership works to identify and develop technologies that meet the goals of improving engine efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving the safety of trucks and buses.

The Diesel Technology Forum represents companies that manufacture the three components of modern clean diesel systems -- advanced engines, cleaner burning fuels, and effective emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit www.dieselforum.org.