LiquidPiston, Inc. Unveils Compact, Quiet X2 Rotary Diesel Engine
Oct 17, 2012
LiquidPiston, Inc., leader in advanced internal combustion engine design, today unveiled the new multi-fuel-capable rotary combustion engine, the X2. The X2 is a 40 horsepower rotary engine that requires no valves, cooling systems, radiators, mufflers, or other components. ... Continue reading
EcoDual and W. W. Williams Announce Distribution Agreement
Oct 11, 2012
EcoDual, LLC, a leading provider of diesel to natural gas dual fuel conversion systems for heavy duty diesel powered trucks and The W. W. Williams Company, one of the nation's largest industrial distribution, repair and service companies, have announced an arrangement under which W.W. Williams will serve as a master di ... Continue reading
EPA's Clean Diesel Funding Announcement Applauded By Diesel Technology Forum
Oct 11, 2012
Successful Clean Air Program Has Reduced Emissions in School Buses, Commercial Trucks and Construction Equipment in All 50 States The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement today that it was awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects is another important step in reducing emissions primarily through th ... Continue reading
A Real Family Car With 88.3 MPG? Must Be The New Golf Bluemotion!
Sep 27, 2012
Making its motor show debut alongside the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf this week in Paris is one of the world's most fuel-efficient cars: a concept for the new Golf BlueMotion. ... Continue reading
2013-2012 Cars Suv's Minivans and Trucks Ranked By MPG
Sep 23, 2012
all inclusive MPG list of every Sedan, Coupe, Wagon, SUV, Minivan and Truck sold in North America ranked by fuel economy. If you choose to get all of the specs, see reviews and compare every model just click on your selection. ... Continue reading
2013 BMW 328i - Henny's Real Road Test:
Sep 20, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany, September 19, 2012; By the end of last year, BMWâs latest 3 Series took the media by storm. Not surprisingly so, as the Germans had the nerve to present the sixth generation for driving impressions not only on public roads, but also on a race ... Continue reading
SAE International to Hold Diesel Engine Technology Academy in Turin, Italy
Sep 17, 2012
Diesel engine terminology, functions and emissions controls are just some of the principles and technologies that will be on display at the SAE International Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Academy, Oct. 22-26 at the Politecnico Campus at Lingotto in Turin, Italy. The types of engines that will be addressed includ ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2012
Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow and Sunflow, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi's visi ... Continue reading
Sep 7, 2012
International Gathering of Government, Environmental and Industry Officials To Participate in 3-Day Event at Baltimore Convention Center The progress and future of greener and cleaner vehicles -- large and small -- will be on exhibit and the focus of expert panel discussions during the 5th International Environmentally ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
"Because clean diesel autos are 20 to 40 percent more efficient than gasoline vehicles, diesel will be a major player in the nation's effort to achieve the new mileage standards." -- Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director The new fuel economy standards for automobile and light trucks announced today by Obama Administr ... Continue reading
California Air Quality Benefiting From Clean Diesel Advancements
Aug 23, 2012
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and Port of Los Angeles have reported dramatic improvements in air quality in recent years due to new clean diesel technology and they predict more improvements in coming years. However, in an opinion piece in The Los Angeles Times (Aug. 13), former Sierra Club executive Carl Po ... Continue reading
Vincentric Alternative Fuel Analysis: Are Diesels a Cost-Effective Option?
Aug 23, 2012
BINGHAM FARMS, Michigan â August 23rd, 2012; Consumers seeking shelter from high gas prices wonât always find the relief they might expect by turning to diesels, announced Vincentric, the leading provider of cost-of-ownership data to the auto industry. The Vincentric 2012 Diesel Analysis determined that of 23 ... Continue reading
Renault Kangoo Extends Its Lead in Low CO2 Emissions with 112 g/km
Aug 13, 2012
Renault presented the Kangoo equipped with an ENERGY dCi 90 diesel engine at the last Geneva Motor Show. With this technologically advanced version of the Energy dCi 110 under the bonnet, both the ludospace (Kangoo) and van (Kangoo Express) versions of the model stood out as the most frugal in their class in terms of f ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: 2012 C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars Day 2 - Fuel Efficiency
Aug 8, 2012
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2012 DAY 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Our MBS Day Two morning panel explored, in great depth, trends in powertrain development. We heard from the R&D guys from the Detroit Three and a really smart guy from the contract-engineering firm F ... Continue reading
Aug 5, 2012
Clean diesel engines will continue to be the dominant power source for heavy-duty vehicles in the United States for "decades to come because of their power and efficiency," according to a newly released study prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy. The report -- "Advancing Technology for America's Transportation Fu ... Continue reading
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