News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

MB Owners: Save A Polar Ice Cap - Add A Particulate Filter

Dec 7, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 7, 2005 at 9:10 AM CST Are you tired of placing undue pressure the world's polar ice caps? If you drive a 2003 through early 2005 Mercedes E-Class or C-Class with a four-cylinder diesel engine, you're in luck. Mercedes has announced today the availability of a particulate fil ... Continue reading

Rising Fuel Prices and Enhanced Technologies Encourage Better Market Prospects for Clean Diesels

Dec 7, 2005

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 7 -- Diesel engines have a checkered history in light North American vehicles. Today, they are largely relegated to heavier full-size light trucks, such as DOT class 2 and 3 pickups. They have always enjoyed good fuel economy (both in the city and on the highway), high torque delivery, and long ... Continue reading

Research News Release: Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities

Dec 1, 2005

News for Release: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Sustainability Projects Funded at 41 Universities *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, 202-564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C.-Nov. 30, 2005) EPA today awarded $410,000 to 41 student teams for the 2005-2006 academic ye ... Continue reading

Reg Technologies Inc. Announces the Completion Stage for the Modified Version of the Rand Cam(TM) Engine

Nov 30, 2005

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Nov. 30, 2005--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS)(BCN:RGJ)/Reg Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:RRE)(OTCBB:REGRF) wish to announce that the modifications for the 42 H.P. diesel engine has been completed by Ebco Industries Ltd. (www.ebco.com). This version includes six additional cam designs with a ... Continue reading

Frustrated American Autobuyers Want Access to Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Available in Other Nations ... But Not U.S.

Nov 29, 2005

40mpg.org/Civil Society Institute Poll Also to Show Most Americans Don't Believe What Big Oil Execs Told Congress About Price Gouging; Inadequate Action Seen on Fuel Conservation, Higher Fuel-Efficiency Standards and Curbs to Combat Global Warming. Most Americans now believe that they should be able to buy the dozens o ... Continue reading

Automakers Reach Technology Milestone

Nov 29, 2005

More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology autos either on sale now or in development. "In just five years, we've seen the number of ... Continue reading

Media Advisory: EPA to Co-Sponsor Clean-Diesel Workshop in Columbus, Ohio

Nov 29, 2005

WHAT: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative will co-sponsor a one-day informational hands-on workshop designed to provide answers to questions about diesel retrofit emission control technologies, idle-reduction technologies and clean fuels. Other sponsors are Ohio EPA, Ohio Depar ... Continue reading

Automakers Reach Technology Milestone

Nov 28, 2005

Press ReleaseSource: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Monday November 28, 10:47 am ET More Than 60 Advanced Technology Vehicles Now on Sale or in Development WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that its member companies have more than 60 cutting-edge, advanced technology ... Continue reading

Here We Go! Higher MPG Will Result in Lower Highway Funds - Some Suggest Taxing Hybrids, Other Fuel Efficient Vehicles May Be Necessary

Nov 28, 2005

Washington DC November 28, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that A new report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests that the six-year $286.4 billion highway and public transit act signed by President Bush just less than four months ago will not be adequate to cover the costs of maintaining roads and ... Continue reading

Tests Show New Clean Diesel Technology Provides Major Reductions in Diesel Emissions and Improved Cost Effectiveness

Nov 28, 2005

STAMFORD, Conn. Nov. 28, 2005; Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (Clean Diesel) (OTCBB:CDTI - News; AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that a further series of independent tests have demonstrated that the company's proprietary Platin ... Continue reading

Nissan's Ghosn Cautious About Hybrids

Nov 28, 2005

TOKYO November 26, 2005— Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co, said Friday he remains "cautious" about producing hybrid cars until it is clear there is a real demand for them. "Hybrid is a serious technology and it may be a very competitive technology," he told a press conference in Tokyo. "Bu ... Continue reading

Ford Asks US For Help Financing APV

Nov 22, 2005

WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. wants federal tax credits and other incentives to help drive development of more fuel-efficient vehicles, its chairman and chief executive said on Tuesday. Bill Ford, who planned to meet with White House officials later in the day on his ideas to lessen con ... Continue reading

Hybrid Fuel Systems Executes Sub-Licensing Agreement with UK Based BPM Diesel Engineering

Nov 22, 2005

TAMPA, Fla.--Nov. 22, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. ("Hybrid" or the "Company") (OTCBB:HYFS) today announced the Company concluded an exclusive sub-license agreement with BPM Diesel Engineering ("BPM"). BPM is headquartered in Worcestershire, England. Hybrid is engaged in the automotive aftermarket through developing ... Continue reading

National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo Scheduled for May 2006 - Fueling Economic Solutions

Nov 21, 2005

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2005 Contact: Kimberly Taylor/AFVI 702-254-4180 ext. 30 National Alternative Fuels Conference & Expo Scheduled for May 2006 Fueling Economic Solutions, Showcasing Affordable and Clean Transportation LAS VEGAS, NV.-Fleets, industry, governments and anyone with an interest in the p ... Continue reading

Ultra-Low Levels of Platinum Emissions from Clean Diesel Technologies Fuel-Borne Catalyst

Nov 21, 2005

STAMFORD, Conn.--Nov. 21, 2005--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (Clean Diesel) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today that independent tests have demonstrated that the platinum emissions from the company's Platinum Plus(R ... Continue reading