News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

Fuel Efficient Couple En Route To Break Guinness World Record for Lowest Fuel Consumption

Sep 12, 2008

The Taylor's are almost a third of the way toward breaking Guinness World Record HERNDON, Va., Sept. 12 -- Two of the world's most fuel efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, are a third of the way through their attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption across the 48 contiguous United Sta ... Continue reading

Japanese Lead Eco-Car Race - Shame Shame Detroit!

Sep 9, 2008

Washington DC September 9, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Honda's electric FCX clarity is just one of a number of next-generation green automobiles that are beginning to come off assembly lines in Japan. Click here for a picture. These vehicles, whether powered by fuel cells, long-lasting batteries, or renewa ... Continue reading

Mazda Plans 30% Better MPG With New Diesel Technology For European and Japanese Drivers - Alas Not For North American Drivers

Sep 9, 2008

TOKYO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Tuesday it had developed an advanced stop-and-go system, diesel engine and other technologies aimed at boosting its cars' average mileage by 30 percent in seven years. With little added cost, Mazda's new stop-and-g ... Continue reading

Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Sep 8, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading

Four 'Racing Lancer' Spearhead Mitsubishi's Bid to Claim Historic First Win with Diesel at 2009 'South America' Dakar

Sep 8, 2008

TOKYO - September 8, 2008: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich - will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally which will take competitors through Argentina and Chile from ... Continue reading

Audi Mileage Marathon - The World's Cleanest Diesel in Its First Endurance Test

Sep 8, 2008

The TDI is the world's most successful efficiency technology. Now the latest Audi TDI is making its way to the US: Audi is introducing the world's cleanest diesel to the streets of America inside the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system. Once there, and prior to its market launch, it will prove its supremacy ... Continue reading

The New Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro: Masterful Technology

Sep 8, 2008

INGOLSTADT, Germany - September 8, 2008: For two decades Audi has driven forward the advancement of diesel technology – from the very top. Now the brand with the four rings is presenting another world first: the first V12 TDI in a passenger vehicle. The diesel, which generates an output of 368 kW (500 hp) and 1,00 ... Continue reading

2008 Paris Motor Show: Subaru to Unveil New Boxer Turbo Diesel in Forester and Impreza

Sep 7, 2008

PARIS - September 8, 2008:Subaru’s highly-acclaimed new Boxer Turbo Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 4-19). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. There wi ... Continue reading

Barak Obama's Energy Plans for America - VIDEO FEATURE

Sep 5, 2008

AUTO CENTRAL - September 5, 2008: One month ago, Presidential Candidate Barak Obama revealed the energy plan that his administration would follow. Now that the two U.S. political party conventions are over, we're presenting Obama's speech again for your consideration. To watch the speech, just click the PLAY button bel ... Continue reading

Fuel-Sipping Cars North Americans Can't Buy

Sep 5, 2008

Any American who has traveled abroad is familiar with the tiny, fuel sipping vehicles that cram the streets of Europe, Asia, and South America. Ideal for city driving, it would seem that these cars would sell well in at least some regions of the United States. But, frustratingly, they are not available here for reasons ... Continue reading

Nissan Introduces First New Diesel in Japan in 6 Years

Sep 4, 2008

By , Asia autos correspondent TOKYO September 4, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co on Thursday became the first domestic automaker to launch a diesel car in Japan in six years, blazing the trail for rivals looking to revive the fuel-saving engine to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The ... Continue reading

Delphi Enters High Volume Production Of Diesel Fuel Injector System

Sep 3, 2008

For Release: Wednesday 3rd September 2008 Contact: Richard Gotch +44 1295 277050 richard.gotch@m-eng.com Delphi enters high volume production with the WORLD's FIRST diesel fuel injection system to use revolutionary DIRECT ACTING piezo injectors A new generation of diesel injector technology will help vehicle manufactur ... Continue reading

Emerging Asian Car Brands

Sep 2, 2008

Wahington DC September 2, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Korean brands Hyundai and Kia are well-placed to take advantage of U.S. consumers' thirst for small, fuel-efficient vehicles. But, according to Automotive News, it is too early to gauge the impact that products from Chinese and Indian automakers will ha ... Continue reading

Algae: the Truly Green Solution to the World's Energy Problem - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 26, 2008

AUTO CENTRAL - August 26, 2008: The search for alternative energy sources and fuels has certainly uncovered some surprising and exciting results. And perhaps the most surprising, if you're not a biological scientist or aficionado (assuming that there are such bio groupies) is algae, or as some call it; pond scum. Why i ... Continue reading

Volkwagen All-New Clean Diesel Jetta Finally Available in all 50 States

Aug 18, 2008

HERNDON, VA - August 18, 2008: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that their all-new, and highly anticipated 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available for customer delivery. “We’re proud to be the first manufacturer to offer a clean diesel vehicle for sale in al ... Continue reading