Survey Finds Americans Support Energy Independence, Hydrogen-Based Economy
Jun 30, 2005
Perception Gap Exists on Domestic Record of Technology Accomplishments Hart Research Attachment (PDF format) WASHINGTON - Americans believe energy security should be the top priority of U.S. energy policy, voicing wide support for a "moon shot" effort to develop a hydrogen economy in a survey released today by Peter D. ... Continue reading
Ricardo Report Predicts Vastly Expanded U.S. Light Duty Diesel Market
Jun 30, 2005
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., June 29 -- Published today, the 2005 Ricardo diesel report predicts a momentous rise in U.S. light duty diesel market penetration over the coming decade. Sales in the light duty vehicle segment (up to 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight) are projected to grow from a mere 43,000 units in 2004, to ex ... Continue reading
Jun 28, 2005
44 Hybrid and 26 Diesel Models Anticipated in U.S. Market by 2012 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 28 -- New vehicles powered by hybrid electric or clean diesel engines are expected to garner 11 percent of U.S. sales by 2012 -- up from 4.8 percent in 2005 -- according to a report by J.D. Power-LMC Automotive Forecasting ... Continue reading
ESW Diesel Catalyst Approved For Application On European OEM Utility Vehicle
Jun 23, 2005
CONCORD, Ontario--June 23, 2005--Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today that its proprietary high-performance Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) has been accepted by a major European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as part of an approved diesel Particulate Matter (PM) reduction sy ... Continue reading
Jun 20, 2005
Washington DC June 20, 2005; Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch several diesel-powered vehicles for sale across the U.S. as early as 2008 -- including, the E-class sedan, M-class and G-class SUVs, and new R-class sport wagon, reports Automotive News. "We are working really hard to have the solution ready for the new r ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2005
CHICAGO--June 16, 2005--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today endorsed passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005, a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator George Voinovich of Ohio and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors. The bill will provide up to $200 million per year to state and ... Continue reading
Ford Recalls Diesel Powered Vehicles
Jun 13, 2005
DETROIT June 13, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford is recalling nearly 260,000 vehicles, most of them large pickup trucks, to fix safety defects that include sudden stalling of diesel engines, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Monday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the stalling problem affe ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2005
CHICAGO--June 10, 2005--With the first regulatory deadline for production of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel for heavy-duty trucks and buses now only a year away, engine manufacturers today re-affirmed the critical importance of maintaining the schedule for delivery of less than 15 parts per million (ppm) sulfur diesel fu ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Annual General Meeting in London
Jun 9, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 9, 2005--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. ("Clean Diesel" or CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, announced today at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London increased growth opportunities for its diesel ret ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops World's First 1800-Bar Diesel Common Rail System with Piezo Injectors
Jun 9, 2005
Reduces Harmful Emissions, Yet Produces More Engine Power TOKYO, June 9 -- DENSO Corporation has jointly developed with Toyota Motor Corporation the world's first 1,800-bar diesel common rail system with newly developed piezo injectors*. This system is installed on the Toyota Avensis, available in Europe since May. "A ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Seeks Licenses for ARIS 2000 Selective Catalytic Reduction
Jun 9, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn.--June 9, 2005--Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. (CDT) (OTCBB:CDTI) (AIM:CDT) (AIM:CDTS), a developer of chemical and technological solutions to reduce harmful engine emissions, stated today its intention to step up licensing negotiations with global, tier-one automotive suppliers following strengthened pa ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Continues Collaboration with U.S. Department of Energy
Jun 8, 2005
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced that it will build on its long-standing relationship with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to continue developing advanced diesel engine technologies. Detroit Diesel was recently recognized with grants from the DOE that will assist in fu ... Continue reading
Jun 8, 2005
* America's First Mid-Sized Diesel-Powered SUV dispels myths of old diesels * Advances in Diesel Technology Enhance Power, Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions * Chrysler Group Committed to Continued Expansion of U.S. Diesel Market, Jeep Vice President Says LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2005; Launch of the 2005 Jeep® Libert ... Continue reading
Intelligent Design Features Incorporated Into Fleetwood's 2006 Bounder Diesel and Expedition RV's
Jun 6, 2005
Full-Body Paint Option, 84" Ceilings and Increased Standard Options are Key Features on Fleetwood's Value-Priced Diesel Motor Homes RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 6 -- Fleetwood RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles, today announced that its 2006 Bounder Diesel and Expedition motor homes are now available at sel ... Continue reading
Honda Hybrid Power Unit, First Diesel Engine Take UKIP International Engine of the Year Awards
Jun 4, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - Honda's 1.0 liter Insight IMA engine and the 2.2 i-CTDi won their respective size categories in the International Engine of the Year Awards 2005, presented by UKIP Media and Events Automotive Magazines. This was the 10th award and 6th clean sweep for the 1.0 liter Insight IMA engine, which continues to m ... Continue reading
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