Test Drive Advanced New Clean Diesel Vehicles

              Technology Display to Coincide with Society of
               Environmental Journalists' Annual Conference

  WHAT:      Don't miss a unique opportunity to test drive the latest clean
             diesel technology -- including models that are currently
             available in the U.S. -- and experience for yourself the clean,
             quiet and fun driving experience these vehicles provide.

             Clean diesel vehicles will be on display for test drive at the
             Society of Environmental Journalists' MEDIADRIVE 2006 event.
             SEJ's MEDIADRIVE 2006 occurs in conjunction with the recent
             nationwide availability of clean diesel fuel on October 15.

  VEHICLES:  Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI; Volkswagen Jetta TDI; BMW 120d

  WHY:       The nationwide arrival of clean diesel fuel means cleaner air
             for all Americans and opens the door for a new generation of
             ultra-clean diesel passenger cars set to hit U.S. showroom
             floors in the near future.  Diesel vehicles are 20-40 percent
             more fuel efficient than their gasoline equivalents.

  WHEN:      Friday, October 27 - 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
             Saturday, October 28 - 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  WHERE:     Outside the Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center
             870 Williston Road
             Burlington, VT 05403

               ***PLEASE BRING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE***

  CONTACT:   Chris Cashman, 202-262-6249
             Julie Fidler, 202-276-7314

  ABOUT:     The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization
             dedicated to raising awareness about the economic importance
             and environmental progress of clean diesel engines and
             equipment.  Forum members represent the three parts of the
             modern clean diesel system: advanced engines, cleaner diesel
             fuel and effective emissions control systems.  For more
             information, visit http://www.dieselforum.org/.

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