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NewsFebruary 23, 2006

Costs Becoming Clearer on 07 Emissions Rules

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.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2006

Volvo: New Emissions Will Add $7,500 to 07 Trucks

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.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2006

Delphi Debuts Products for Commercial Vehicles

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.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2006

DaimlerChrysler Expands Use of Biodiesel in Dodge Ram Trucks

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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NewsJanuary 19, 2006

Automakers Plan More Diesels for the U.S. Market

Once the plaque of the earth, fuel efficiency and improved emissions technology make diesels a viable option as gas prices continue to rise

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NewsJanuary 11, 2006

DCX Unveils BLUETEC technology, “Cleanest Diesel Powertrain System in the World”

The Chrysler Group unveiled the BLUETEC Jeep® Grand Cherokee Engineering Concept this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. System has the potential to meet regulations in all 50 states.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2006

Clearing the Air on 2007 Diesel Regulations

Let’s clear the air on what we do know. The changes will impact truck costs, fuel economy, maintenance and inventory.

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NewsDecember 28, 2005

Truckers in Minn. Say Biodiesel Is Clogging Filters

In tests conducted by the state, results on 18 samples of biodiesel blends showed that four samples failed a cold-weather test. Trucking Association members are "going ballistic."

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NewsDecember 22, 2005

Audi Wants to Win Le Mans—with a Diesel

Bi-turbo, 12-cylinder TDI engine produces 650 hp and massive torque. Audi hopes to use the technology in mass-production cars.

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NewsDecember 15, 2005

Diesel Vehicles in Utah Will No Longer Need To Pass Emissions Testing

Advised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that mandatory diesel testing is undesirable, Utah County commissioners have recently repealed the tests as a prerequisite to register diesel vehicles, according to The Daily Herald.

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