Volkswagen is expected to remain the largest global supplier of diesel-fueled light vehicles, followed by Ford Motor Company. Toyota is slated to be the fastest-growing global diesel new-vehicle provider.
Read More →In-use transport refrigeration units (TRU) entering or operating in California face standards stricter than upcoming federal diesel mandates. Groups say retrofit costs could run from $2,000 to $20,000.
Read More →A British couple averaged 53.7 miles per gallon in a round-the-world journey in their standard-issue Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI.
Read More →This week DaimlerChrysler joined with Ohio Governor Bob Taft, the state's soybean growers and the refiner, Peter Cremer North America, to promote the use of clean, renewable, Ohio-made biodiesel fuel.
Read More →Washington joins other states that also require a certain percentage of fuel to come from alternative sources.
Read More →Hawaiian-based Bio-Beetle Eco Rental Cars opened the branch near the airport. Fuel costs $3.45 a gallon, but the cars get between 30 and 45 miles per gallon, and as much as 800 miles per tank.
Read More →Truck manufacturers, engine makers and suppliers outlined the engine, maintenance and fuel costs to comply with EPA's 2007 diesel emission standard. (For still more info, read the January/February Business Fleet "Revving Up" editorial.
Read More →The price increase would cover Volvo's new 11-, 13- and 16-liter engines developed for 2007, the optional 15-liter ISX engine from Cummins and the diesel particulate filters for all engines.
Read More →Delphi displayed products at the Technology and Maintenance Council's annual meeting. The new and existing technologies include a premium CD/MP3 radio for commercial vehicles, a diesel reformer exhaust after-treatment, a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) auxiliary power unit to help reduce idling and a diesel oil sensor.
Read More →Promoting increased use of biodiesel is a part of DaimlerChrysler's campaign to re-introduce diesel-powered passenger vehicles to U.S. consumers.
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