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2005 SAE: FEV Engine Technology Develops Future Diesels

2005 SAE: FEV Engine Technology Develops Future Diesels

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 11 -- FEV Engine Technology is working on a National Renewable Energy Laboratory managed program to develop a new diesel emission-control-system strategy to meet stiffer U.S. emissions requirements that take full effect in 2007. FEV's work is being sponsored by a government/industry consortiu ... Continue reading

Expectation of Record Summer Gas Prices Highlights Need for Increased Use of Fuel-Efficient Diesel Technology

Expectation of Record Summer Gas Prices Highlights Need for Increased Use of Fuel-Efficient Diesel Technology

New Research Indicates Diesel Vehicle Sales, Fuel Availability on the Rise WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Today's announcement by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) that the U.S. will experience historic levels of petroleum demand this summer, pushing gas prices to new record highs, will only increase Americans' growi ... Continue reading

Large Vehicle Sales Likely to Be Squelched If Gas Hits $3 a Gallon

Large Vehicle Sales Likely to Be Squelched If Gas Hits $3 a Gallon

Consumers Prefer Hybrid Engines Over Diesel Engines IRVINE, Calif., April 6 -- The latest AutoVIBES poll from Harris Interactive(R) and Kelley Blue Book Market Research reveals that if gas prices reach more than $3 a gallon, as predicted by many energy analysts, in-market vehicle buyers' purchase decisions will be prof ... Continue reading

Cummins ComfortGuard System To Debut in International 9900ix Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show

Cummins ComfortGuard System To Debut in International 9900ix Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--March 31, 2005--Cummins Inc. announced today that its ComfortGuard(TM) power system for integrated cab heating and air-conditioning will debut in an International 9900ix truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. ComfortGuard is fully integrated with the truck heating and air-conditioning systems to provi ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation to Feature New Product Offerings and Solutions at 2005 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

Detroit Diesel Corporation to Feature New Product Offerings and Solutions at 2005 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 31 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) is demonstrating its commitment to delivering the most fuel efficient, versatile and durable diesel engines in the commercial vehicle market through enhancements to its Series 60(R) engine, additional ratings for its MBE 900 engine and the introduction of Re ... Continue reading

Cummins Integrated Engine and Particulate Filter Offers the Right Technology for EPA '07

Cummins Integrated Engine and Particulate Filter Offers the Right Technology for EPA '07

COLUMBUS, Ind.--March 31, 2005--Cummins Inc. announces that it will meet the stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2007 emissions standards for on-highway heavy-duty trucks by integrating the Cummins Particulate Filter with its current cooled-Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) engine technology. "We said th ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation Launches Enhanced 14-Liter Series 60(R) Engine

Detroit Diesel Corporation Launches Enhanced 14-Liter Series 60(R) Engine

Truckers continue to choose flagship engine over others; retains leadership position in the industry LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 31 -- As the leading heavy-duty engine in the commercial vehicle market, Detroit Diesel Corporation's (DDC) Series 60 engine is known for its fuel efficiency, electronics and durability among truc ... Continue reading

Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Engine Readiness for 2007 Emission Standards

Detroit Diesel Corporation Announces Engine Readiness for 2007 Emission Standards

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 31 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced that its Series 60(R), MBE 900 and MBE 4000 engines are poised to meet the stringent standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2007 diesel exhaust emissions. EPA emission standards require that commercial heavy-duty diese ... Continue reading

ISX Engine Durability Proven in High-Mileage Evaluation; Right Technology Provides Foundation For 2007

ISX Engine Durability Proven in High-Mileage Evaluation; Right Technology Provides Foundation For 2007

COLUMBUS, Ind.--March 31, 2005--Cummins Inc. announces that it has successfully completed a high-mileage durability evaluation of its on-highway ISX engine used in North America. The results, based upon engines with almost 600,000 miles (965,607 km) of commercial service, confirmed company projections that the engines ... Continue reading

In Wake Of High Gas Prices, New Reports Indicate Growing Market For Diesel Vehicles

In Wake Of High Gas Prices, New Reports Indicate Growing Market For Diesel Vehicles

Diesel Vehicle Sales, Fuel Availability on the Rise WASHINGTON, March 30 -- With gas prices hitting new record highs, consumers nationwide are increasingly turning to diesel-powered vehicles as a high-performance and fuel-efficient alternative to gasoline, according to research released today by the Diesel Technology F ... Continue reading

Strong Development in Diesel Technologies as Diesel Engines Increase Penetration in the European Market

Strong Development in Diesel Technologies as Diesel Engines Increase Penetration in the European Market

LONDON, March 30 -- Diesel engine technologies have registered tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the increasing market share enjoyed by Diesel engines in Europe. Modern Diesel engines are being compelled to comply with various emission regulations and performance requirements that are helping drive the evolu ... Continue reading

European Market for Next-Generation Diesel Engine Technologies

European Market for Next-Generation Diesel Engine Technologies

PRESS RELEASE London, UK, 30 March 2005…Diesel engine technologies have registered tremendous growth in recent years, driven by the increasing market share enjoyed by Diesel engines in Europe. Modern Diesel engines are being compelled to comply with various emission regulations and performance requirements that a ... Continue reading

Remarks by Ashok Goyal, Director, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific Hiroshima, at the Alternative Fuels Seminar, 26th Bangkok International Motor Show.

Remarks by Ashok Goyal, Director, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific Hiroshima, at the Alternative Fuels Seminar, 26th Bangkok International Motor Show.

Theme: Sustainable Mobility Opportunities for Thailand March 29, 2005; Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today about the sustainable mobility opportunity for Thailand. I would like to begin by reading out a very special message on the future of ethanol from Mr. Ford, t ... Continue reading

Cummins Launch Next-Generation QSB At CONEXPO

Cummins Launch Next-Generation QSB At CONEXPO

COLUMBUS, Ind.--March 28, 2005--Cummins Inc. next-generation QSB engines were the focus of engine attention at the CONEXPO - CON/AGG show held recently in Las Vegas. These engines feature enhancements for superior performance, durability and reduced noise. These engines not only meet the Environmental Protection Agency ... Continue reading

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