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Protection Agency (EPA) that mandatory diesel testing is undesirable, Utah County commissioners have recently repealed the tests as a prerequisite to register diesel vehicles, according to The Daily Herald.

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NewsNovember 29, 2005

General Motors and Workhorse Expand Class-C Chassis Portfolio

LOUISVILLE, KY – General Motors announced the availability of the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel engine for the 12,300-lb. Class-C chassis. In addition to the 14,050-lb. chassis, General Motors has also announced that it will co-brand its 12,300-lb. and 9,600-lb. GVWR chassis with Workhouse Custom Chassis. All three chassis come standard with the Vortec 6.0 V-8 engine.

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NewsNovember 3, 2005

Factory Peugeot Diesel Gets 76 MPG

A factory Peugeot 307 HDi diesel hatchback recently traveled 1,877 miles in Australia on just over 29 gallons of fuel, averaging 76.3 mile per gallon.

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NewsOctober 26, 2005

Why Does Diesel Cost More Than Gas?

Diesel fuel, traditionally cheaper than gas, has seen a surge in price over the last couple of months, surpassing the price of regular fuel. And there are a few reasons for it.

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NewsOctober 13, 2005

DCX Forms Partnership to Develop Alternative Fuel Sources

DaimlerChrysler will collaborate with Detroit-based NextEnergy, Inc., and Biodiesel Industries, Inc., in developing advanced renewable fuels for the future.

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