Mazada SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel Make it a Hat-Trick
Jun 17, 2013
First came Road Atlanta, then Detroit, now Mid-Ohio. The difference this time was that it was the team owner's car taking the checkered flag with Sylvain Tremblay and Tom Long scoring the win. Long had won the pole position and the team led the bulk of the race. Similar to the races in Georgia and Michigan, it was a th ... Continue reading
Mercedes Offering 15 Versions of 2014 E-Class
Jun 13, 2013
Washington DC June 13, 2013.; The AIADA newsletter reported that Mercedes-Benz is introducing the updated 2014 E-Class family of vehicles that anchor the luxury brand and account for 20 percent of the brandâs U.S. sales, reports The Detroit Free Press. Mercedes is the luxury car sales leader in the U.S. Sales of a ... Continue reading
Jun 11, 2013
New 1.5-litre dCi engine is greener, quieter and has more torque CO2 emissions drop to 109g/km while official economy rises to 67.3mpg On sale now with no price increase Lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque â these are just some of the benefits of the latest 1.5-litre dCi diesel eng ... Continue reading
56 MPG 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD is the Long-Distance Express Car of the Golf Range
Jun 11, 2013
GTD - these three letters say it all. They stand for "Gran Turismo Diesel" - the long-distance express car of the Golf range. Now there is a new Golf GTD. With 135 kW / 184 PS, up to 380 Nm torque, a combined fuel consumption of just 4.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km, this sporty and sharply designed GTD ... Continue reading
MAZDA WINS AGAIN WITH SKYACTIV-D CLEAN DIESEL
Jun 1, 2013
DETROIT, June 1, 2013 -- The breakthrough victory was just a few weeks ago at Road Atlanta. Now, the Mazda team backed it up with another win, this time in the Motor City. Joel Miller and Tristan Nunez drove the #00 Visit Florida Racing SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel Mazda6 to the GRAND-AM GX class win. Miller made the pass f ... Continue reading
May 21, 2013
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions decreased 2.6 percent throughout the European Union (EU) in 2012 as the "dieselization" of the EU car fleet continued along with more efficient gasoline and alternative fuel vehicles, according to preliminary data compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA). "This new data compiled ... Continue reading
Cummins Power South launches new diesel engine technician training program
May 14, 2013
Cummins Power South (CPS) recently launched a new comprehensive diesel engine training program. The three-month graduate program, entitled CPSUniversity (CPSU), is designed to provide rigorous in-depth training on Cummins Heavy-Duty and Mid-Range engine products and is currently being offered to diesel engine technolog ... Continue reading
Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
May 9, 2013
3 *Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants **WASHINGTON* -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $9 million through the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (DERA) for Fiscal Year 2013 for new projects to reduce emission ... Continue reading
2014 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter Van Revealed
May 6, 2013
May 06, 2013 - ANN ARBOR, MI New 4-cylinder diesel engine option with 7-speed transmission Sprinter V6 model continues Four new assistance systems help to avoid accidents More fuel-efficient accessory equipment and axles Noticeably upgraded interior The pioneer of the modern van movement in the U.S., the 2014MY Sprinte ... Continue reading
US Auto Shopper Interest in Turbo Diesels Growing
Apr 29, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--US auto shoppers with positive preference for Diesel indicate strong preference for turbochargers, according to Market Insight Corporation. Based on a sample of almost 13,000 active, in market auto shoppers in Q1 2013, almost 30% of these ââ¬ÅDiesel Preferrersââ¬??? also had a positi ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI Review
Apr 24, 2013
THIS BEETLE SURE CAN FLY By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The VW Beetle, aka âThe Bugâ, was originally introduced in the 1950âs and over the years it has grown to become an iconic car whose decidedly different styling combined with its dependability and relatively low price created a ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Power for Earth Day and Everyday
Apr 22, 2013
Diesel power is part of a sustainable clean energy future because it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, it has near-zero emissions and is fully capable of using renewable biodiesel fuels. "Clean Diesel Power for Earth Day and Everyday" Diesel Direct Earth Day Newsletter Diesel Engines Power Econom ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 46 MPG Sets Highway Fuel Economy Benchmark
Apr 19, 2013
Best Highway Fuel Economy of Any Non-Hybrid Passenger Car in America Can travel 700 highway miles on single tank DETROIT â The new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, delivers an industry best EPA-estimated 46 MPG on the highway â better than any non-hybrid passenger car in America. It will be available ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Wins 2013 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award
Apr 17, 2013
During a ceremony held in Detroit, BorgWarner received a 2013 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award for its collaboration with BMW on the first regulated three-stage (R3S) turbocharging system for diesel engines. The innovative technology achieves a V8's powerful output with the fuel economy of an inline-6 ... Continue reading
World's Most Advanced Diesel Power To Be Unveiled at Global Construction Expo in Munich
Apr 17, 2013
New Technology Clean Diesel Engines Power a Global Sustainable Economy MUNICH, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the world's largest construction equipment exposition - bauma 2013 - gets underway this week, the most advanced innovations and achievements of clean diesel power for construction and mining equip ... Continue reading
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