Diesel Engine Manufacturers Will Begin Landmark Emissions Testing Program to Help Assure Cleaner Air
Jun 3, 2005
CHICAGO--June 3, 2005--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today announced a landmark emissions testing program for heavy-duty diesel vehicles that will help assure lower emissions and cleaner air throughout the United States. EMA's members, together with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the C ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: What is the Future of Diesel in the US Passenger Vehicle Segment?
Jun 3, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 3 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18563) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review of Diesel Technology And Markets, With Manufacturer Forecasts To 2010 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH) It is no accident ... Continue reading
Delphi Secures New Common Rail Diesel Injection System Customer
Jun 2, 2005
Delphi strengthens position as world's No. 2 diesel systems supplier with major new contract PARIS, June 2 -- Delphi Corp. continues to strengthen its position as the No. 2 diesel systems supplier in the world with the addition of DaimlerChrysler to the company's customer portfolio. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
New 54 MPG (Highway) VW Diesel Jetta arrives in Canada
May 31, 2005
AJAX, ON, May 31, 2005; The all-new 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is now available in Canada with the miserly, super efficient 1.9L TDI engine. It costs $26,650 with manual transmission and $28,050 with automatic. Diesel powered vehicles have been a particularly important component in Volkswagen Canada's history over the last ... Continue reading
Demand for Hybrids Soars, Paper Says; VW Considering Gas-Electric Jetta
May 31, 2005
Washington DC May 31, 2005; AIADA newsletter reported that ”With gas prices hovering near record highs, dealers are selling every hybrid they can get,” reports the Detroit News. “Waiting lists are so long that many customers are paying extra just to move ahead in line. Others are paying full sticker p ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, May 31 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18420) has announced the addition of A Global Market Review Of Automotive Turbochargers And Superchargers - Forecasts To 2010 - 3rd Edition to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The de ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler wins "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" energy and environment award
May 27, 2005
* Energy and environment award presented by the German automobile club "Kraftfahrer-Schutz e. V." * BlueTec diesel technology with highly efficient filter system available already Stuttgart, May 25, 2005 DaimlerChrysler has won the "Goldener Öltropfen 2005" (Golden Drop of Oil 2005) - an annually presented energy and ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Brings Clean Air to California
May 26, 2005
- The first fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) delivered since the Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Program kickoff - Three new DaimlerChrysler F-Cell customers: California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Department of General Services (CDGS) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) - DaimlerC ... Continue reading
States Engaging Citizens to Consider Green Cars
May 25, 2005
Washington DC May 25, 2005; AIADA reported that all in all, at least 28 states and cities across the country are petitioning drivers in their territories to buy fuel-efficient, clean-burning hybrid automobiles, offering- or weighing the prospects for consumer incentives which include, tax breaks, free parking and use o ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Drive Online Searches for Fuel Efficiency - TACH Content Viewing Up By 156 Percent
May 24, 2005
Analysis Based on New Addition to comScore Media Metrix qSearch System RESTON, Va., May 24 -- A new analysis based on comScore Media Metrix qSearch data revealed that nearly 700,000 Americans searched online for fuel efficiency-related terms in March 2005. These consumers conducted more than 1.5 million searches for te ... Continue reading
Fuel Cell Vehicle Ride-and-Drive at 5th Annual CONGRESSIONAL FUEL CELL EXPO on Capitol Hill
May 23, 2005
WASHINGTON--May 23, 2005--The bi-partisan sponsorship by Representative Nancy Johnson (R-CT), Representative John Larson (D-CT), Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is enabling more than 30 fuel cell industry leaders to exhibit at the 2005 USFCC CONGRESSIONAL FUEL CELL EXPO on May 24, 2005, in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Can Supply Used Diesel Cars Particulate Filter
May 21, 2005
Stuttgart, May 19, 2005 Mercedes-Benz is witnessing a rising demand for models equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the used car market as well as in its new car business. Mercedes-Benz sales and service outlets and authorised dealerships in Germany currently have around 10,000 used passenger cars with a ... Continue reading
May 19, 2005
-- What: Kicking off World Environment Day, leading academics and industry experts will present "Cars and Fuels of the Future -- Are We There Yet? Making hydrogen vehicles and fuels available for the rest of us." Long before the recent spike in fuel prices, leaders in both the public and private sector have been resear ... Continue reading
May 19, 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 19 -- On behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today awarded $30,000 to West Chester Area School District to purchase and install diesel filters on six school buses to help protect students' health by reducing harmful emissions from particulate ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E-Class premiere - The new eight-cylinder diesel engine
May 18, 2005
The new Mercedes-Benz E 420 CDI: the world’s highest-torque passenger car diesel engine Stuttgart, May 18, 2005 In autumn 2005, a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class model variant powered by the world’s highest-torque passenger car diesel engine will go into series production. The 231-kW/314-hp V8 powerplant develops ... Continue reading
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