News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

BMW Going Green

Mar 15, 2007

Washington DC March 15, 2007; The AIOADA newsletter reported that BMW Chief Executive Norbert Reithofer highlighted his company's new generation of fuel-efficient engines and a new diesel-powered Mini that will get 53.4 mpg yesterday as evidence of BMW's commitment to combat global warming. "The auto industry is facing ... Continue reading

Dow Achieves Another Major Milestone in its Quest for Sustainable Chemistries

Mar 15, 2007

New Propylene Glycol Provides Environmental Benefits, Reliable Performance and Competitive Economics MIDLAND, Mich., March 15 -- The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") today announced a significant milestone in its pursuit of sustainable chemistries, with the introduction of monopropylene glycol derived from renewable resour ... Continue reading

Towards a Cleaner Tomorrow With Diesel Particulate Filters

Mar 15, 2007

LONDON, March 15 -- - Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the Diesel Particulate Filters on 22 March 2007 at 15.00 GMT Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call 22 March 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants with an overview of the recently published study focusing on the Diesel Parti ... Continue reading

Air News Brief: First Batch of EPA Testing Shows Nonroad Diesel Equipment Meets Tough New Pollution Limits

Mar 14, 2007

* News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Wednesday, March 14, 2007) *First Batch of EPA Testing Shows Nonroad Diesel Equipment Meets Tough New Pollution Limits *Contact: John Millett, (202) 564-4355 / millett.john@epa.gov EPA has finis ... Continue reading

Thomas W. LaSorda, President and Chief Executive Officer DaimlerChrysler Corporation on Energy and Air Quality

Mar 14, 2007

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The following is a statement of Thomas W. LaSorda, President and Chief Executive Officer DaimlerChrysler Corporation before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Committee on Energy and Commerce U.S. House of Representatives: Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting ... Continue reading

A 160 CDI and B 200 CDI: Mercedes-Benz is awarded the prestigious Car Environment Certificate

Mar 14, 2007

Stuttgart, Mar 13, 2007 The internationally renowned environmental institute Öko Trend has awarded its Car Environment Certificate to two Mercedes Benz models. Both the A 160 CDI and the B 200 CDI manufactured by the Stuttgart brand achieved top marks during an extensive and critical analysis by specialists at the ind ... Continue reading

Consumers are Discovering the Alternatives: 2006 Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Exceed Automakers' Expectations by 50%

Mar 13, 2007

10.5 MILLION ALTERNATIVE FUEL AUTOS ON ROADS TODAY WASHINGTON, DC – March 13, 2007: Automakers kicked off National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing that there are 10.5 million Alternative Fuel Autos on the nation’s roads today, according to 2006 sales data from R.L. Polk and Co. The Polk sales figure ... Continue reading

Interns Help General Motors Predict the Future of Personal Transportation - VIDEO STORY

Mar 13, 2007

DETROIT - March 13, 2007: For many college students, an internship is a rite of passage. Some are fun and creative - and can even lead to full-time positions. But, what if your prospective career depended on your ability to predict the future? Every year, General Motors invites top college students to intern in their D ... Continue reading

10.5 Million Alternative Fuel Autos on Roads Today

Mar 13, 2007

Consumers are Discovering the Alternatives: 2006 Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Exceed Automakers' Expectations by 50 Percent WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Automakers kicked off National Alternative Fuel Autos Week by announcing that there are 10.5 million Alternative Fuel Autos on the nation's roads today, according to 200 ... Continue reading

Ethanol as a Bargaining Chip for 2008 Presidential Hopefuls

Mar 13, 2007

Washington DC March 13, 2007; Nevermind the myriad reports which show the costs of making ethanol far out-weigh the savings realized by its users, the corn-based fuel has once again made its way to the Presidential campaign trail with some unusual suspects singing its praises under no uncertain terms. It is no secret t ... Continue reading

I'll Have a Large Fry and Five Gallons of Your Tired Oil

Mar 12, 2007

Oil that fries your burger can run your car PHILADELPHIA Mar 12, 2007; Jon Hurdle writin for Reuters reported that after a good meal, how about asking the head waiter if you can take the waste grease from the kitchen to fuel your car? In the search for sustainable and non-polluting alternatives to fossil fuels, a small ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Technologies to Present at the Commerzbank Growth & Responsibility 2007 Conference

Mar 10, 2007

STAMFORD, Conn.--Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (EBB:CDTI, XETRA:CDI, AIM:CDT) announced today that it will present at the Commerzbank Growth & Responsibility 2007 Conference in Frankfurt on Thursday, March 15th, 2007 at 11.45 a.m. Presenting for Clean Diesel Technologies will be Dr. Bernhard Steiner, President and Ch ... Continue reading

Add'l Keynote Speakers Announced for Nat'l Alt Fuels & Vehicles Conference

Mar 10, 2007

For Immediate Release Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 ktaylor@afvi.org Additional Keynote Speakers Announced for National Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference Las Vegas, NV-March 7, 2007 The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) hosts the annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in An ... Continue reading

Navistar to Continue Shipping Diesel Engines to Ford

Mar 8, 2007

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation (OTC: NAVZ) announced today that it has entered into a consent injunction with Ford Motor company in which Navistar’s operating company will continue shipping 6.4L Power Stroke® diesel engines and Ford will pay, without deductions, for each engine. Internati ... Continue reading

Hyundai and GE Plastics Unveil QarmaQ Advanced Technology Vehicle at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 7, 2007

GENEVA--At the Geneva International Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. and GE Plastics presented QarmaQ, a first in the Crossover Coupe segment. QarmaQ is Hyundai's Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV) that showcases over 30 different environmentally progressive technologies led by the innovative “Ela ... Continue reading