News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

Redesigned 2010 Audi Q7 Availability and Pricing

Aug 25, 2009

-- Distinctive new LED front and rear lighting complemented by exterior updates -- 2010 Q7 models include 3G MMI 3D navigation screen and SIRIUS traffic -- Interior enhancements include additional ambient lighting, decorative inlays and available ventilated front seats HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25 -- Audi today announced the ... Continue reading

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI Review

Aug 23, 2009

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN TDI REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLE It would take a mighty wagon to rethink my addiction to the Subaru – and that wagon is the Jetta SportWagen TDI. I drove a five- ... Continue reading

Suzuki 'Comes Cleaner' to 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

Aug 22, 2009

•Suzuki offers four sub 120g/km cars in the City, Supermini and Mini MPV segments. •Revisions to 1.6-litre petrol engine for 2010 include Variable Valve Timing system for greater torque flexibility, more power and improvements to fuel economy and emissions. •New Euro Five 2.0-DDiS engine for SX4 4x4 repl ... Continue reading

68.9 MPG BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead.

Aug 21, 2009

The New BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition: Yet Another Step Ahead. An unprecedented combination of low emissions and sheer driving pleasure: 4.1 litres/100 kilometres (equal to 68.9 mpg imp) and 109 grams CO2/km for 120 kW/163 hp. Most fuel-efficient and lowest-emission model in BMW's current product portfolio sets ne ... Continue reading

Acura Nixes Diesel and Horsepower Battle, Plans to Focus on Fuel Efficiency With Power

Aug 19, 2009

Washington DC August 19, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to AOL's Autoblog.com, in typical Honda fashion, its premium Acura division will take a different path and has decided not to get sucked into a power race with its rivals. Acura had already made clear its intent to shelve plans for a larger V8 ... Continue reading

Jumpstarting U.S. Biodiesel Industry for Less than 3 Cents Per Gallon

Aug 14, 2009

SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables today applauded U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) for their continued support of the U.S. biodiesel industry. The senators co-signed a letter from U.S. Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) which asked President Obama to enforce the consumption of ... Continue reading

DMC Green Opens New Charging Station to Support and Foster Growing Demand for Electric "Fuel" - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Aug 7, 2009

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - August 5, 2009: Founded by self-described "everyday person" Diana Morgan, DMC Green unveiled their newest "green fuels" filling in conjunction with an existing gasoline station in West Sacramento. is in the business of the research, development and installation of proprietary alternative/renewable ... Continue reading

Automotive X PRIZE Announces Team of Automotive Experts to Lead Technical Operations for Competition

Aug 6, 2009

Automotive Experts Will Lead Judging Process in Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, t ... Continue reading

Ford Cites Energy Policy as Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet

Aug 6, 2009

- Ford executive Sue Cischke cites need for continued cooperation between the automotive industry and the federal government in pursuit of greener transportation vision, noting the significant role of government in shaping the transportation fleet of the future - Ford remains committed to delivering affordable fuel eff ... Continue reading

Automotive Materials Life Cycle Assessment Model Released for Use

Aug 4, 2009

Updated model evaluates the total vehicle life cycle impact of materials, powertrains, fuels and their sources, total energy consumed SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 4 -- WorldAutoSteel has released a second iteration of the automotive materials parametric Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model, which allows for broader evaluations ... Continue reading

Audi Outperforms U.S. Import Luxury Sector in July 2009 Sales - VIDEO ENHANCED

Aug 3, 2009

- TDI clean diesel technology constitutes a substantial 28% of total Audi Q7 July sales - High demand for the Audi Q5 continues with sales of 1,023 vehicles in July - The Audi A8 and Audi A3 are among models that set a 2009 monthly record HERNDON, Va., Aug 3, 2009 - Audi today announced it sold 6,407 vehicles in the U. ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Continues to Fuel Volkswagen's July 2009 Sales - Up Slightly Over 2008

Aug 3, 2009

-Over thirty percent of total sales were Clean Diesel TDI -Government sponsored 'Cash-for-Clunkers' Program accounted for over 3,300 sales HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced July 2009 sales of 20,590 units, representing a 0.7 percent increase over July 2008. Volkswagen's award winning c ... Continue reading

Oil Rises Above $68 For No Reason At All ...Well, There is Greed

Jul 27, 2009

SINGAPORE - July 27, 2009: Oil prices rose above $68 a barrel Monday in Asia as blah blah blah blah blah. Then blah, blah, blah, blah blah. In other oil and gasoline news, yadda yadda yadda, yack, yack yack. Which means that the filthy pig OPEC ministers and their buddies at the gasoline companies decided to screw the ... Continue reading

Ford Intros Advanced Liquid Injection LPG System and Clean Diesel 2.7L Turbocharged V6 Engine

Jul 27, 2009

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 24, 2009 – Ford Australia announced today it is investing $230 million to improve the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of its Australian-made models, including the first global application of Ford’s advanced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine in a rear-wheel drive vehicle, ... Continue reading

BMW Offers Eco Credit on Diesel Models

Jul 24, 2009

BMW says that efficiency may be the buzzword of the moment in the automotive industry, but it’s hardly a new concept at BMW. We’ve always lived by the EfficientDynamics philosophy - less emissions without sacrificing performance. So when the government recently announced its ‘Cash for Clunkers’ prog ... Continue reading