Clean Diesel Can Reduce Drivers' Pain at the Pump

     Federal Government Releases Forecast for High Summer Fuel Prices

  WHAT: Today, the Energy Information Administration will release the
        federal government's forecast for gasoline and diesel prices
        throughout the summer driving season. Most observers expect that
        American drivers will once again take to the roads in unprecedented
        numbers and again be stung by high fuel prices. Drivers searching
        for relief at the pump will be interested to learn how clean diesel
        -- which delivers 20 to 40 percent greater fuel efficiency than
        gasoline while preserving vehicle power and performance -- can help.

  WHO:  Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum
        Cell: (301) 514 9046
        Email: aschaeffer@dieselforum.org

        Mr. Schaeffer is primed to discuss how clean diesel technology can
        help save consumers money and reduce America's petroleum
        consumption. He frequently comments in the national media on all
        issues relating to diesel.

  WHY:  Consider these facts on clean diesel:

        * Annual registration of diesel passenger vehicles has grown by 80%,
          from just over 300,000 in 2000 to nearly 550,000 in 2005. There
          are 4.8 million diesel cars on the road today according to the
          Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

        * Most analysts expect this trend to continue. Researchers at J.D.
          Power and Associates predict that diesel sales will triple in the
          next 10 years, growing to more than 10% of U.S. vehicles sales by
          2015 up from 3.6% in 2005.

        * According the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, America could
          save up to 1.4 million barrels of oil per day -- an amount
          equivalent to the oil we currently import from Saudi Arabia -- if
          one-third of U.S. cars, pickups and SUVs were diesel-powered.

        * Diesel drivers also have the option to fill up with blends of
          biodiesel -- a domestically produced, renewable fuel.

 

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising

awareness about the economic importance and environmental progress of 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/.