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The natural solution to US energy?

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

"Diesel today has near zero emissions, which makes it competitive for fleets from a green perspective," says Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. Meanwhile, transport industries have learned practical lessons about attendant maintenance and refuelling issues as they diversify toward natural gas or hybrid choices. "The promised land would be for the most intensive energy users to switch, but not everyone is suited," says Schaeffer.

Ford Transit Helps Power British Gas With 520Van Order

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – The Ford Transit was chosen by British Gas when asked which van best suited the needs of their central heating installation engineers. This compatibility was one of the key factors that resulted in an order for 520 Ford Transit models from British Gas. As the UK's largest central heating installer, British Gas chose the Ford Transit primarily for its class leading economy and low emissions, provided by its Dagenham built 125PS 2.2 litre TDCi diesel engine.

NTPA approves B100 for all diesel pulling classes this season

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

A partnership between U.S. soybean farmers and the National Tractor Pullers Association will reach another milestone May 17 when the NTPA begins allowing the use of 100 percent biodiesel in all diesel pulling classes for this season. This is the seventh season the soy checkoff has partnered with the NTPA to promote the use of biodiesel to pulling fans, including many farmers, truck drivers and other diesel users.

BorgWarner Expands Cooperation With Jaguar Land Rover

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

BorgWarner will provide its leading turbocharging technologies for Jaguar Land Rover's new family of four cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, expected to launch in 2015. To support JLR's new Engine Manufacturing Centre near Wolverhampton, BorgWarner plans to expand on its existing production lines and build a new engineering center in Bradford, United Kingdom. "With our investment in local production and testing, BorgWarner will provide Jaguar Land Rover with fast to market, high quality advanced technologies adapted to their specific needs," said Frederic Lissalde, President and General

Bosch Continues Growth Path in North America

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

In North America, Bosch's Automotive Technology sector recorded sales of $6.9 billion in 2012, compared with $6.3 billion in 2011, a 9.5 percent increase. Automotive sales accounted for 65 percent of Bosch's sales in North America. As a leading provider of technologies that increase fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve vehicle safety, comfort and connectivity, Bosch has benefitted from the continued strong growth in the region. Bosch anticipates the market penetration of clean diesel powered engines in the U.S. to grow to approximately 10 percent by 2018. Fuel efficiency, safety

Yanmar Displayed New Tier 4 Engine and Diagnostic Technologies at bauma 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:05:00 -0400

Complying with the latest and even stricter Tier 4 emission levels for non road diesel engines under 56 kW, Yanmar had its new water cooled diesel engines on show at bauma 2013 (April 15 to 21) in Munich on stand A4.415/514. The CARB certified diesel engines are the cleanest industrial range available in the market. The following models were displayed: 3TNV80F, 4TNV88C, 4TNV86CT and 4TNV98C. Yanmar is the first manufacturer worldwide to have been certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for diesel engines in the 19 to 56 kW range in compliance with the latest Tier 4 standard

Volvo to Introduce Hybrid Articulated Buses

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

The Volvo 7900 Articulated Hybrid bus is equipped with Volvo's new five liter 240 hp diesel engine. It is approved for Euro 6 norms and will generate extremely low emissions. The emissions of nitrogen oxide will decrease by 87% and particle emissions will reduce by 50% compared with Euro 5. The bus also has a newly developed, efficient system for heating and ventilation. Thanks to the location of the battery package near the central axle, the weight of the 18 meter bus will be evenly distributed, making it possible to increase the number of passengers.

Florida gets greener behind the wheel

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

Florida clearly has shades of blue and red when it comes to politics, but the Sunshine State goes green for cars and trucks. For starters, a new survey from the Diesel Technology Forum says Florida reported 122,912 registrations for hybrid cars, SUVs, trucks and vans in 2012, the second highest tally in the country. Florida is also one of the top states in the country for clean diesel vehicle ownership, the survey reports. For instance, the state is third nationwide with 292,692 diesel passenger vehicle registrations through 2012, a category that includes cars, SUVs, trucks and vans.

Consumers snapping up highermileage cars and trucks

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:05:00 -0400

Texans are buying two types of high mileage — hybrids and diesel powered cars and trucks — more than almost any other state in the union, says data from the Diesel Technology Forum. The diesel industry trade group looked at state vehicle registration numbers throughout the country and found the number of diesel cars on the road nationwide has increased 24 percent in the past two years, while hybrids are up 33 percent. That compares with a growth of total vehicle registrations of just 2.2 percent across the country during 2010 2012, largely because of the recession.

Think all diesel SUVs cost extra? Not this one

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:05:00 -0400

If you're in the market for a premium SUV of this size and with the 2013 Mercedes Benz GLK250 4Matic BlueTec's capabilities, you simply must test drive the GLK diesel. I'm betting you'll like it. We will be seeing more diesels in other vehicles, though. The Diesel Technology Forum, a lobby group in the United States, says 22 new "clean" diesel vehicles will be introduced in the United States this year. By 2017, the forum says more than 50 new diesels will reach the U.S. market by 2017. This forecast is based on market research from diesel technology supplier Bosch. If the diesel flood hits

Don''t count out diesel: Plenty of reasons to point to diesel reigning as trucking''s primary fuel

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:05:00 -0400

King of the road for decades when it comes to powering trucks, diesel will not easily nor soon fall from its throne despite the inroads alternative fuels are making into its territory. There are both near and long term reasons to argue that the alternative voted most likely to succeed diesel— natural gas in its two fuel forms—will fall short of fully marginalizing diesel's role in trucking. Indeed, regardless of what alternative fuels exist now or will in the future, why diesel has been so effective for so long as a truck fuel cannot be discounted. "Diesel is the standard by which other

Where are all these small diesels coming from?

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

If you haven't noticed, you soon will – manufacturers both domestic and foreign are building and pushing the sales of small diesel engines here. The "why" of this shift is multi faceted, but there is no doubt one of the main reasons has to be the Obama administration's new fuel economy standards, which require car companies to average 54.5 mpg across their fleets by 2025. In Canada that would equal 4.3 L/100 km. As for Canada, well, we get what the Americans get. But in this case that's a good thing. Unlike the Americans, we've embraced diesel, and the automotive media (myself included)

Natural Gas Vehicles in Top Auto Markets to Only Reach 7.5 Million in 2020

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

BOSTON Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road in the world's seven largest automobile markets will reach only 7.5 million as the industry struggles to capitalize on cheap shale driven natural gas, Lux Research said. "Cheap natural gas is disrupting the electricity, chemical, and heating industries, but the impact on the transportation market has been minimal," said Andrew Soare, Lux Research Senior Analyst and the lead author of the report titled, "Shale Takes on Automotive: The Future of Natural Gas Vehicles." "Technical and economic challenges mean that's likely to remain true – even i

Diesel Car Sales See Greatest Growth In Coast States

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

Diesel vehicle registrations are some of the highest since 2010, with California, Massachusetts, and New York seeing the highest growth in oil burners. That is according to registration information gathered by R.L. Polk and Company and presented to the Diesel Technology Forum. The Golden State also has the most diesel powered vehicles, along with Florida and Texas.

2014 MAZDA6 Wins NEMPA Gene Ritvo Award for Design and Elegance

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

Last evening, the all new 2014 Mazda6 was presented with the prestigious Gene Ritvo Award for Design and Elegance from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) in conjunction with Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Available with a SKYACTIV G 2.5 liter gasoline engine, a SKYACTIV D 2.2 liter clean diesel engine will be offered on 2014 Mazda6 vehicles during the second half of the year.