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EPA Certifies that New Clean Diesel Engines are Ready (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?8wpUReTZI93maQfux5H6vwXAfCRFKAgP2H69weV3Goyg )

All major heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers have met new Environmental Protection Agency standards for emissions cuts and have been certified by EPA for full production. "With the government certification of heavy-duty trucks now official, we can celebrate another milestone in the clean diesel transformation," said Forum executive director Allen Schaeffer.

California Mandates Low-Carbon Fuel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?6jE13ose0X9NkZuniPtnSAXAfCRFKAgP2H69weV3Goyg )

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued an executive order in late January directing the state Air Resources Board (ARB) to formulate rules to create a Low Carbon Fuel Standard as another way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The initial rules will take affect in 2010 with the intent of reducing the "carbon intensity" of the state's fuel by 10 percent by 2020. Among the paths being considered are blending more ethanol into the state's gasoline and adding renewable diesel fuel to petro-diesel fuel.

New Biodiesel Mandates Introduced (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?YUIVwnBHLodV16xX/VhRbwXAfCRFKAgP2H69weV3Goyg)

Although the biodiesel mandate bill from 2006 (SB 1675, Kehoe, D-San Diego) did not pass, another California state legislator has introduced similar measures this year. State Sen. Dean Florez (D-Fresno) has introduced four biodiesel bills - SB 70, 73, 75 and 76 - which would establish state quality standards for biodiesel, create tax credits for its use, mandate state use of B20 and provide incentives for farmers to grow feedstock crops.

President Bush Touts Clean Diesel Vehicles in State of the Union Address (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?uGuKuoNSlzOTEMxkUoxcWAXAfCRFKAgP2H69weV3Goyg )

As President Bush called on Americans during the State of the Union speech to "expand the use of clean diesel vehicles" as part of his new energy plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20 percent over the next decade, automakers were already responding by unveiling a new generation of ultra-clean new diesel passenger vehicles that both meet the strictest emission standards ever and achieve 20-40 percent better fuel efficiency than comparable gasoline models. Read more...

Diesels Dominate at the Washington Auto Show (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?Ol+MDMoTR0j8jY7poPx7cwXAfCRFKAgP2H69weV3Goyg )

New diesel vehicles continue to steal the show at auto shows across the country. Read about some of the latest product announcements and manufacturer plans announced at the Washington Auto Show in Washington, DC in January.

The Forum in Action

The Diesel Technology Forum continues to travel the country sharing the benefits of new clean diesel technology and demonstrating the efforts of the industry in addressing legacy issues.

Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Conference 2007
February 13-15, 2007 - Universal City, CA

Faster Freight, Cleaner Air 2007
February 26-28, 2007 - Long Beach, CA

AGC Constructor Expo
March 21-23, 2007 - San Antonio, TX

Alternative Vehicles & Fuels Conference & Expo 2007
April 1-4, 2007 - Anaheim, CA

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org (http://www.dieselforum.org).

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Another Milestone in the Clean Diesel Success Story: Marine and Locomotive Engines

In a recent announcement, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson proposed a significant reduction in emissions from marine and locomotive engines. The plan calls for tighter emission standards for new trains, boats and ships, and the application of effective after treatment devices for existing engines that power these vehicles. The overhaul of these engines would be similar to the revamp that is taking place with heavy-duty trucks. In the end, trains and ships would see a reduction in emissions by about 90 percent.

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Diesel Industry Innovations Slashing Emissions, Helping to Deliver Cleaner Air

The Diesel Technology Forum and the Clean Air Task Force share the view that diesel emissions can be virtually eliminated by the application of innovative retrofit technologies available today.

Thanks to a remarkable industry-wide investment in state-of-the-art engines, cleaner fuels and effective emission control devices, manufacturers have engineered clean diesel systems that are virtually emissions free. Some of these new technologies can be used on existing diesel engines for clean air benefits.

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Support for Voluntary Retrofit Programs

Maryland Delegate James Hubbard introduced legislation (HB870) which would have required best available emissions control technology to be installed on nonroad vehicles used on public works projects. Though the bill was withdrawn due to a funding shortfall, DTF supports Del. Hubbard for bringing attention to voluntary retrofit programs.

These programs can provide financial incentives to help vehicle and equipment manufacturers install EPA verified emissions control technology. Find out more...

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Breaking News - EPA Releases Final SCR Guidelines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced guidelines for Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) which will provide manufacturers an additional cost-effective, fuel-efficient technology to further reduce diesel emissions. SCR can significantly lower NOx, PM, and other emissions, especially when combined with a diesel particulate filter. This technology may play a key role in achieving emissions reductions that allow light-duty diesel vehicles to meet the EPA's new air standards to be phased in through 2009.

Audi Win is Latest Victory for Diesel Progress
Congratulations to the racing team at Audi on their recent checkered flag win during the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race in Florida. The victory marked the ninth consecutive success for the diesel team. The team overcame a number of new regulations aimed at leveling the playing field for gas-powered competitors. A diesel race car may seem like an oxymoron, but it's just one more example of how this mature technology still has a few surprises up its sleeve. For all the details on this impressive victory, visit our diesel racing page.

Top News - Diesel Engines Steadily Gaining U.S. Market Share, Says Report
Conventional gasoline engines will remain dominant in the U.S. market, but diesels and hybrids are steadily gaining market share, according to a report by J.D. Power and Associates. As gas prices climb, technology advances and concerns about global warming rise, more Americans are choosing alternative fueled vehicles. To learn more about an advanced diesel hybrid propulsion system, visit the Forum's technology spotlight.

Policy Insider - National, Local Support Urged for Retrofit Funding
A diverse, national coalition has requested that Congress expand funding for clean diesel retrofit programs. In letters sent to House and Senate Appropriators, this unique and broad group -- comprised of more than 130 environmental and public health organizations, industry representatives, and state and local government associations -- called for $49.5 million to fund diesel emissions reduction programs, saying the investment "is needed and fiscally responsible."

Additionally, the Diesel Technology Forum joined a coalition of industry and environmental groups in sending letters to 10 governors asking that state transportation funding cuts not be disproportionately taken from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. Federal legislation gave diesel retrofit projects priority for their cost-effective clean air benefits. Read more in the Policy Insider.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org (http://www.dieselforum.org).

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Road Map to Cleaner Diesel
The Washington Post detailed the maneuvering behind the Environmental Protection Agency's new guidelines for incorporating a potent smog-fighting technology into new diesel engines. The Post predicts that the payoff from selective catalytic reduction - which uses urea to reduce smog-forming emissions - will be more "truck engines and passenger cars that are quieter, fuel efficient and an alternative to hybrid-vehicle technology."

Nissan to Offer a Diesel Maxima
Nissan is the latest in a long line of automakers - and the second Japanese manufacturer - to publicly declare its intention to sell a new clean diesel in the U.S. by the end of this decade. The announcement this week - that Nissan will offer a diesel Maxima by 2010 - sparked extensive media coverage.

Connecticut Program Aims To Reduce Interior Emissions in Diesel School Buses
State legislators recently proposed an emissions reduction and retrofit program aimed at Connecticut school buses. The program, championed by State Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams Jr. and State Senator Bill Finch, calls for closed crankcase ventilation systems and tailpipe filters to be installed on older buses in the state. The bill would also require the state to provide regular grants to reimburse municipalities and school boards for money spent on school bus retrofits.

South Carolina House Passes School Bus Replacement Bill
Another bill aimed at reducing school bus emissions is also making legislative headway. The South Carolina House recently passed a bill requiring a 15-year replacement cycle for all of the state's 5,701 school buses. The bill would begin replacing buses with the longest service records and highest emissions levels.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org (http://www.dieselforum.org).

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Clean Diesel Ready to help President Meet His "20 in 10" Goals (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?GmvFDeFRMu2nGJLfIF1UQgqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw )

President Bush this week called on federal agencies and Congress to help enact his 20-in-10 plan, aimed at increasing fuel efficiency and alternative fuel use. Bush's plan, first outlined in the State of the Union, seeks to cut America's gasoline usage by 20 percent over the next 10 years and calls for "expand[ed] use of clean diesel vehicles (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?2Uj07XbPVC6+fwthvesPWQqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw )" to achieve this goal. America's diesel industry is ready to respond and add to the estimated 4.8 million diesel cars, pickups and SUVs already on the road today.

Read DTF's statement (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?dDWZC7Z+lvV5nM1zU4WKXgqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw ), urging Congress to consider extending financial incentives that encourage the purchase of new clean technologies, including new clean diesel cars, pickups and SUVs.

Forum Evaluates Diesel's Role in National Policy
The Diesel Technology Forum created a new guide (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?VlbizUQPIXJp0/iqkuVh5QqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw) on the role of diesel in energy efficiency, energy independence and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Clean diesel is one of many technologies that have the potential for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The diesel industry continues to be a partner in creating solutions for problems faced by policymakers (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?1EZHBHt6x2DMyoku6OK3PgqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw ) today.
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Diesel 101 (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?vGWyyBQ14xQmXJ/xbvQv7AqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw)
Green Car Journal
5/9/07
Diesel Pumps Up (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?ZYpDw147ae1e1ksMkn18EgqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw )
Atlanta Journal Constitution
5/3/07
Diesel Improves Fuel Efficiency and Reduces Greenhouse Gases (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?OQdoXngvu2py2zuO7wF8qwqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw )
National Public Radio
North Carolina Legislature Considers School Bus Retrofit Legislation
State legislators in North Carolina have introduced legislation requiring the retrofitting of all diesel school buses operating in ozone nonattainment areas. The legislation would make some of the state's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds available to pay for the retrofits, along with some general funds from the state. The North Carolina House recently approved $500,000 for the measure, but the bill is still awaiting further action in the Education Committee. View a copy of the legislation. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?1jXWedQZ0PFBxyAIenOpVgqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw )
Green energy was the topic of conversation as the Diesel Technology Forum educated fleet management professionals about clean diesel during the recent National Association of Fleet Administrators Fleet Management Institute and Exposition in Houston, TX. Positioned in the "Green Zone," DTF provided information on the environmental progress (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?mDtHVYSbuwbT9BIStDsQpAqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw ) of clean diesel for fleets and the options for retrofitting legacy fleet vehicles.

Read what the Houston Chronicle (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?Ew2grdDqAVpuNcxmw+bWjAqjuR1PLpi6EvjLthprZVzw ) had to say about DTF's exhibit.

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Need Financial Help for a Diesel Retrofit Project?

Many diesel vehicle and equipment owners know they can reduce emissions by retrofitting their fleet, but lack the resources to pay for such investments which do not improve fuel efficiency or provide economic benefits.

Federal and state funds are available to help offset these costs, the largest source of which is the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program. Due to the CMAQ Program's complexity, the Diesel Technology Forum has just released a new guide:

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Diesel retrofit projects provide one of the cost effective solutions for achieving real and immediate air quality benefits. For more information about clean diesel technology, options for modernizing and upgrading existing vehicles and equipment, or other federal, state and local funding sources, visit www.dieselform.org (http://www.dieselform.org)

DTF thanks the Emissions Control Technology Association for their assistance in the creation of this document.

Download a copy (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?Tg2TDaMVtDmiuCSDxIn9gg8Y7a+cugEndWF83aP+4bOg ) of this new resource to learn about:

CMAQ Program Administration
Project Selection Criteria
How to increase the competitiveness of your diesel retrofit application
Building Project Support through Communication and Advocacy
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Next Chapter in Clean Diesel Story Starts on June 1 (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?nSVmmb4NSLAyNEOixj3soAg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )

Emissions reductions on the same magnitude as those occurring for trucks and buses in 2007 will be phased in for off-road construction and agricultural equipment starting with the use of Low Sulfur Diesel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?PvG2Ea61sRmWVL3DpoXiVAg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ ) fuel beginning nationwide on June 1.

New EPA standards require a major reduction in the sulfur content of diesel fuel intended for use in locomotive, marine, and non-road engines and equipment, including construction, agricultural, industrial and airport equipment. Diesel fuel intended for these engines and equipment must meet the Low Sulfur Diesel fuel maximum specification of 500 ppm sulfur down from current levels of about 3,000 parts per million.

Clean Diesel Boom Coming, According to New Report (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?/s8mMgnoHR2kVL0vAK11Lgg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)

A new report, entitled Is Diesel Set to Boom in the U.S.? (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?r041CwwAt5YDh5yOSCiIaQg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ ), expects sales of clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs to outpace hybrids over the next five years. The report predicts that sales of both diesel and hybrid vehicles will grow in the U.S. as legislators increase fuel economy and emissions standards. Diesel vehicles, however, will outpace hybrids by 2012, selling 1.5 million vehicles, compared at an expected 1.2 million hybrids.
This report was released as more than 38 million Americans took to the roads for Memorial Day weekend. Those driving diesel cars noticed a significant savings at the pump due to lower diesel prices and greater fuel efficiency compared to those driving cars using regular gasoline. Click here to read more about diesel's continued growth (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?GofhRu5fMg+WnGatZVZJPAg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ ).

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May 25, 2007
Truckers Hit The Brakes Over Fuel Standards (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?WaVbtzfoectBBqclf5IqOAg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )
Logistics Management
May 20, 2007
The Push For Diesel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?eFxWYWf4WsC7iHYB8VRUWgg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )
San Antonio Express-News
May 17, 2007
Metro Will Order Up To 500 Hybrids For Bus Fleets (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?mcdmMkFeA4euO9af5UTc7gg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )
The Seattle Times
May 2007
Diesel - Fuel of the Future?
(http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?VdW32CO0JG7nPUJMwu/xGQg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)Federal Trade Commission Gasoline Column

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CARB Moves to Regulate In-Use Off-Road Vehicles (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?ksW8MPCXHJrQPga+FORxMwg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )

The California Air Resources Board met on May 25 in one of the more contentious meetings in its 40-year history as it proposed moving forward on a long-discussed rule to regulate in-use off-road diesel vehicles for the first time.

California Moves Forward on Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?EmB1iYNnpP+dd837zGOd4Qg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )

California is moving forward on a low-carbon fuel standard that looks as though it may set a national and international benchmark. It aims to reduce the carbon intensity of California's passenger vehicle fuels by at least 10 percent by 2020. Similar federal legislation has been introduced in Washington, and the European Union is formulating a parallel policy that is focused on reducing greenhouse gases while displacing imported petroleum.

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House Subcommittee Approves $50 Million for Diesel Retrofits (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?doQH35OyhKvFs7KoBk/41wg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)

On May, 23, the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee approved $50 million in funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program. These funds, administered through the Environmental Protection Agency and its regional diesel collaboratives, would provide for a national and state-level grant and loan program to reduce diesel emissions. Quick approval of this funding level is expected by the full House Appropriations committee, after which the entire EPA appropriations bill will move to the Senate for consideration. Click here (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/(http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?U4obUD/+3ZKlnOBxnkLFqwg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ) for more information about the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

Ohio DOT Supports CMAQ Funded Retrofits; Some Say More To Be Done (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?XphC3aJ/6939AF1jKislbgg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)

Ohio Governor Strickland issued a news release on May 22 directing Ohio DOT and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to use eligible Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for retrofitting diesel engines. The announcement overturns the previous administration's opposition to using CMAQ funds for this purpose. While viewed as a positive development, many state senators and other interested stakeholders are urging ODOT to dedicate a specific amount of discretionary CMAQ funds for diesel retrofits. A copy of the news release is available online (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?WW5crpsOLmJzcWhliZiJpQg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ ).

Please note that some of the links in this message are temporary and may move or expire in the coming weeks. Some sources may require registration or fee-based subscriptions.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. It represents the leaders of the diesel industry including engine and equipment makers, key component manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control technology manufacturers. The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.www.dieselforum.org (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?swA6Xoja5BNg0KgGJUmkjQg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ ).
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Association of NY Metro Planning Organizations (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?57Ut+6/yuM9RpwD4dgh4/gg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)
June 14-15, 2007
West Point, NY
Association of Alternative Newsweeklies 30th Anniversary Conference (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?JSTqSXX7pIhpQJ4WeT/o/Qg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)
June 14-16, 2007
Portland, OR
National Association of Regional Councils Annual Conference (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?3Tlrm/4rArwQrfsYUatA9Ag7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)
June 23-26, 2007
Orlando, FL
National Association of Counties Annual Conference (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?n/mhk0B4f6y+fqKzeUDdBwg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)
July 13-17, 2007
Richmond, VA
National Conference of State Legislatures Annual Meeting (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?t0EkQ7KTWjr9/GRS2HGr+wg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ)
August 5-9, 2007
Boston, MA
Diesel Engine Emission Reduction Conference 2007 (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?m2EL2COiFPNOtJ4YZsBaTQg7GiYdG8K+79I541PTs3YQ )
August 13-15, 2007
Detroit, MI
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Diesel Direct is a twice-monthly publication featuring the latest clean diesel news and activities of the Diesel Technology Forum. You can also view the complete newsletter online here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?S6kL78k1aqA5lI7gqnOX5g/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ).

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Diesel Power Takes a Victory Lap at LeMans (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?IafNdqABFERwtBvDQm26Zw/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)

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Backed by diesel power, AUDI's racing team took the checkered flag in a critical win for diesel technology as it outlasted the competition on the racetrack during the LeMans 24-Hour race in mid-June. Despite challenging conditions, the diesel powered R10 was joined by three other diesel racers from AUDI and Peugeot on the field as it forged ahead of the competition, relying on diesel for maximum power and efficiency to gain a competitive edge that brought the team a second straight win.

This latest success is another victory for diesel technology, and more proof that diesel engines have what it takes when it comes to speed, endurance, and fuel consumption. Learn more about diesel's growing role in racing. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?r7nJiyfn1g/5mGbhCvtF9g/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)


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Reps. Shimkus and Matsui Urge Support For DERA Funding (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?MARxJYXuzGg5Rausi0lj4Q/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)


In an op-ed submitted to The Hill this week, Congressional Representatives John Shimkus (R-Ill.) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) urged their colleagues' support for public funding of diesel retrofit programs.
Backed by success in their local areas, the Representatives pointed to the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act as a key component of encouraging diesel retrofits and cleaning the nation's air, encouraging their counterparts in the Senate to approve additional funding for a national retrofit program. Read more. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?CMqoBocqDZcN/lI4Qv6XyQ/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)

House Moves Towards Passage of Energy/Climate Bill


Last week, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure completed action on a broad-ranging bill to help promote energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007 (H.R. 2701) addresses programs in nearly every area of the Committee's jurisdiction. Of particular interest to the diesel community and those stakeholders seeking greater retrofit funding are two provisions related to the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program (CMAQ). The first would allow CMAQ to pay 100% of project costs, thereby eliminating the 20% matching funds requirement. The second would require states to rescind transportation funds in proportion with program funding levels, thereby preventing states from disproportionately taking recissions from CMAQ funds. A copy of the legislation is available at http://thomas.loc.gov. (http://thomas.loc.gov.)

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making over $1.3 million available for clean diesel school bus projects as part of the West Coast Collaborative and Clean School Bus USA programs. The deadline for submitting applications for proposals on projects that will reduce emissions from existing diesel school buses is August 20, 2007.
Other regional EPA collaboratives have funds available as well. Full details on the available funding are available via Grants.gov (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?LB387uC0s5GWRhJctilzRw/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ) and EPA. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?xAi6O0LZ3JFyLRuuPkWBTA/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)
Legislation in Oregon Could Create State Support for Diesel Retrofits


The Oregon legislature is considering a bill which would strongly support diesel retrofits in the state. The legislation, 2172HB, would create a Clean Diesel Engine Fund to provide grants and loans for diesel engine repowers and retrofits. It would also create a new tax credit for retrofitting existing diesel vehicles and extend the existing tax credit for the purchase of new clean diesel vehicles. The legislation has passed the House and Senate but still requires further action before it can be signed into law. A copy of the bill is available at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?sXTjCWCW9nwD0bgT7ReZDA/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)


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June 26, 2007
Diesel's Goodwill Ambassadors (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?rnVvSEiwwH8oQZNyGkhSsQ/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)
Wall Street Journal
June 19, 2007
Hybrid vs. Diesel vs. Flex-fuel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?vw1EhKpF0PuuYHonR7UjBQ/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)
CNN.com
June 17, 2007
Audi Wins 4th-Straight 24 Hours Le Mans (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?gx8CKNEffiKLkQYAcBBpog/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)
Associated Press


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CARB Adopts Low-Carbon Fuel Standard; Diesel Impacted


The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) on June 21 requiring the "carbon content" of the fuel powering the state's vehicle fleet to drop 10 percent by 2020.

The diesel industry will feel the effects of the LCFS in significant ways. Comments by (CARB) Chairman Robert Sawyer, staff and other board members, prior to adopting the standard, made it clear that refiners may turn to renewable diesel fuel as an "offset" or alternative for meeting the 10 percent carbon reduction goal for gasoline.

The existing heavy-duty and growing light-duty diesel fleets in California are seen by CARB, environmental stakeholders and some refiners as near-term opportunities for using renewable diesel fuel.

The draft technical analysis of the LCFS can be found here. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?b9PGkf5IO2wBuuplJBbZrQ/gyYihk9XvOExcB4y1UVYQ)

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California Awash in Alternative Fuel Proposals


Some 75 separate pieces of legislation are active in the California Legislature dealing with alternative fuels and/or renewable diesel mandates in the state. As well, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is wrapping up work on its Alternative Fuels Plan which aims to lay out a strategy to replace 20 percent of the state's fuel supply with non-petroleum fuels by 2020. Initial sections of the report unveiled at a May 31 workshop show that renewable diesel fuel is at the top of alternatives being considered along with ethanol and, to some measure, electricity. Renewable diesel fuel was also indicated as performing better than most of the competitive fuels.

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The Role of Clean Diesel Technology and Renewable Diesel Fuel In California's Low Carbon Fuel Policies

With the ongoing debate in Congress and State Houses revolving around energy independence and climate change, clean diesel technology, using high-quality renewable diesel fuels, can help California attain its energy and low-carbon fuel policy goals faster and at a lower cost than any other technology identified by the State's own climate change experts.
Renewable diesel fuel has been found by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to be one of the lowest carbon-intensity fuels available today. CARB recently adopted a Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?2MkiEadtFMnXK970vBmSngcZ3Iysa9gi10B07gKwb8xg ) (LCFS) as its top early action item to combat global warming in response to a sweeping climate change reduction law (AB 32). Scientists who examined the draft LCFS on behalf of the state of California found renewable diesel fuel to be one of the best ways to reduce a vehicle's impact on global warming, along with cellulosic ethanol and battery electric powertrains. Read more. (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?NwG9LJU9r4KD04dzT8J9TQcZ3Iysa9gi10B07gKwb8xg )

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DERA Receives $50 Million in Senate with an Additional $15 Million for California

On June 26, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to provide $50 million for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program and an additional $15 million specifically designated for CA-based projects. The Senate report accompanying the legislation (S.1696) requires that the additional $15 million be divided equally between the San Joaquin and South Coast Air Quality Management Districts and that they provide local matching funds on a one-to-one basis. A full Senate vote on the measure has not yet been scheduled.

Diesel Coalition Urges Governors to Make Proportional Rescissions

On July 10, more than 30 companies, associations and non-profits sent letters to 15 Governors and the Mayor of DC asking that CMAQ funds not be disproportionately targeted to fund their states

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I have one question about all of these biofuels. If we use farmland to grow fuel where do we grow food? The population is increasing, that means we will need more of both. The price of corn is going up, whic is driving the price of meat up, etc... How is this whole thing supposed to play out? I know, this is a way old post, but these are still current issues.

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California Adopts Diesel Retrofit Rule for Off-Road Equipment
On July 26 the California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation requiring construction companies in the state to reduce emissions from their existing diesel machinery by acquiring new equipment, replacing engines, or installing emissions control devices. The rule also applies to other off-road equipment such as airport ground service technology and snowcats. For more information: www.arb.ca.gov (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?OiWg9bOCKLE3ZaAHCUKPcATxSa6vY8NDSM8yro2Qb0bA ) or San Francisco Chronicle (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?3hj6wBvQNQdplRCTigRrBwTxSa6vY8NDSM8yro2Qb0bA ).
Truckers Pleased with 2007 Clean Diesel Engines
A new report by Transport Topics - the leading trade publication following the trucking industry - finds that most truckers describe positive experiences with new trucks meeting stringent 2007 emissions standards (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?q3rFMNr9TIlQiWfhobLfbwTxSa6vY8NDSM8yro2Qb0bA ). Company executives using the new trucks say they "run as well, if not better, than previous engines in terms of fuel, performance, reliability and maintenance." Based on their experience, many of these companies "have ordered more or are planning to do so soon." Click here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?2PTLBa1AzFS/og+E6x1xlQTxSa6vY8NDSM8yro2Qb0bA) to read the full article (subscription required).



Chicago CMAQ Funds Recommended for Clean Diesel Projects
On July 17, the Chicago Agency for Metropolitan Planning Organizations, released its recommendations for the 2008 Fiscal Year CMAQ program. Several clean diesel projects were suggested, including a Chicago Public Schools School Bus Retrofit - $414,061; a Chicago Diesel Fleet Retrofit Project - $1,118,000; CTA Bus Cold Start Project - $648,000; and a CSXT Barr Rail Yard Switch Engine Retrofit, $4,500,000. The full list of recommendations is available here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?TrFvfLEMqetPhn345yxmIwTxSa6vY8NDSM8yro2Qb0bA ).



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July 17, 2007
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Webinars
Diesel Retrofit 101 - A Cost Effective Emissions Reduction Strategy
Clean diesel technologies have arrived and can be applied to older diesel vehicles and equipment to significantly reduce emissions and improve air quality. This session will provide an introduction to diesel retrofit and answer questions such as: What is retrofit?, Why should diesel vehicles be retrofitted?, How can organizations and communities go about retrofitting their fleet? Designed as an overview for planners and policymakers, the session will also address the air quality benefits of retrofitting for the development of State Implementation Plans and meeting transportation conformity concerns.
Diesel Retrofit Technologies - Availability, Performance and Cost
During this 90-minute session, participants will learn about a variety of retrofit technologies including how these treatments work, the suitability of these tools for various applications, and considerations that should be factored into any final technology choice. Information about relative emissions reduction levels, maintenance requirements and other operating conditions including the use of renewable fuels will be addressed.
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During the week of July 8-13, the Diesel Technology Forum launched a letter to the editor campaign to California newspapers in response to the widely circulated stories concerning the state’s growing flex-fuel vehicle fleet. While the state's fleet can run on gasoline or E85 (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline), there is little or no E85 fueling infrastructure established, forcing vehicles to run soley on gas. The letters take the position that if the state is genuinely committed to meeting its goals, it must align energy policies with emissions policies so they work with and not against each other.

Key points in the letters included:

The state's conflicting goals of reducing petroleum use and reducing greenhouse gases from vehicles.

Another way for the state to attain its policy goals is through the use of vehicles powered by clean diesel engines using ULSD and, eventually, high-quality biofuels.

Clean diesel vehicles offer increased fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions than comparable gasoline vehicles without sacrificing performance, safety or driver comfort.

The state has alternative-fuel vehicles with no fueling infrastructure to support them, while there is plenty of energy-efficient clean diesel fuel with very few vehicles to take advantage of the potential benefits.


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California Highlights Clean Diesel Carbon Dioxide Reduction Performance

The state of California is once again pointing to clean diesel technology's energy efficiency as a climate change-fighting tool.
Policy recommendations for developing a low-carbon fuel standard released August 2 by a University of California research team show diesel technology's promise for delivering higher fuel economy in the state's vehicle fleet. Researchers indicate that light-duty diesel vehicles produce 22% less carbon dioxide than comparable gasoline vehicles. To read the full report, click here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?DOfxeRcULhchcxm8shxYRQZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A).
The report states the two vehicle types should be separated when considering fuel standards, given the differences between heavy- and light-duty diesel vehicle fuel consumption.
As a result of the complications that would arise in trying to differentiate diesel fuel sales between heavy- and light-duty vehicles, the researchers recommend the California Air Resources Board regulate the carbon content of gasoline and allow credits for the increased use of light-duty diesel vehicles.

Diesel Owners Cash In -Today's advanced clean diesel technology offers American consumers a fuel-sipping alternative that does not sacrifice power or performance. In a recent column, Edmunds.com analyzed the cost effective benefits of owning a diesel vehicle. Site analysts concluded that "diesels present an even better choice for fuel-economy-minded consumers than hybrids," after an extensive evaluation of purchase and operating costs. Click here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?NHn3mD4rHjY5EiqhtVvAtQZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A)to read the full article.
A recent article from Automotive News highlighted another type of economy where diesel vehicles thrive: resale value. Pre-owned diesel vehicles have actually APPRECIATED over the past two years, saving owners money at the pump and paying them back when they decide to sell or trade their vehicle.
Automotive News calculated the percentage of value retained by diesels on 2-year-old vehicles compared to their initial value. According to the article "diesel engines are not only holding but increasing their value as an option on used vehicles." Read more on the DTF Blog (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?Aa+vjrbHqnYFMW7XHmrx7QZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A).

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Minnesota Governor Seeks Statewide B20 Mandate by 2015

On August 9, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced a new initiative to move the state to a mandated B20 biodiesel blend over the next 8 years. Minnesota adopted its current B2 diesel requirement in 2005. The governor is planning to bring his proposal to the state legislature in 2008. More information on the governor's "B20 x 2015" plan can be found on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?ZDyXzC06NHvG8UjVFFu5wAZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A).

Congress Takes a Break Before Trying to Reach Energy Consensus -Senators and Representatives recently left Washington for some R&R before returning in September to seek agreement on a single energy bill. Just before leaving town, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3221, the "Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act." Several provisions could influence the future use of clean diesel technology, though mostly through indirect implications. Those provisions or issues with greatest relevance include:

The Senate inclusion of a 35 mile per gallon efficiency standard for passenger vehicles (none in the House)
The Senate's increase in the renewable fuels standard to 36 billion gallons by 2022 (no increase in the current House 7.5 billion level)
A two year extension of the biodiesel tax credit in the House bill (lack of tax package in the Senate)
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August 2007
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Light & Medium Truck
August 3, 2007
Edmunds Data Proves Diesel "Break-Even" Is Shorter Than Hybrids (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?0wQcOB2eOBH1f9JjUIqOHwZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A)
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August 2007
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Clean Diesel Tour Reunites with State Legislators

The Diesel Technology Forum stopped in Boston to exhibit at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Annual Meeting & Exhibition (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?4RCIGpNoCD3Nph+vVMzYqAZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A). Last year, attendees traveled the Road to Clean Diesel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?8/+d5dLp6oYCYSxuahhj6AZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A) to learn more about advancements in new clean diesel technology. This year, attendees saw how technology developed for new engines can be applied to older vehicles and equipment in existing fleets to reduce emissions and improve performance. Policymakers also had the chance to learn about the role of diesel technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions during Dawn Fenton's presentation at NCSL's Energy Summit. A copy of this presentation (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?K4p8ajhBk1lFsJKQH0qCLgZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A) is available for download.

Clean Diesel Videos (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?is8n3xHT8RTWtyyavYty2wZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A)

The Diesel Technology Forum developed a series of videos to provide a look into the role that clean diesel power plays in our national energy policy, environmental progress, economic prosperity and public health and safety. Watch the latest now: The Road to 2007 The Science of Clean Diesel (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?MhqSEeGIFj5vQInN5jhxIgZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A). This video outlines the clean diesel system, as well as the legislative and environmental milestones ahead for the diesel industry.
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A coalition of retailers, shippers and motor carriers announced a plan this month to build a fleet of low-emission trucks as part of efforts to cut air pollution in the nation's busiest seaports.
The coalition, headed by retail giant Target, is purchasing 100 trucks to haul containers in and around the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The trucks represent one of the first industry-led steps to replace and upgrade some 16,000 older diesel trucks serving the ports.
The trucks 80 of which will be either new clean diesel rigs or retrofitted older diesels are being bought with public grants and money from Target, NYK Line and Total Transportation Services Inc, a large local trucking company.
The coalition has the support of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, who said the commitment by the grantors could serve as a model for future change in the harbor. The overall truck replacement program, outlined in the ports' recently drafted Clean Air Action Plan, seeks to restrict terminal access to trucks that meet 2007 or newer emissions standards by 2012.

The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.www.dieselforum.org (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?e1OGyigoupFGlIkiYRi8NwZFcK34rvwhmkmqKKhE2F/A).

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During Summer Hurricanes, Flooding and Outages, Diesel Power to the Rescue

Diesel generators not only assist in emergency planning, but provide cost-effective benefits for strained power grids. During peak times of operation, diesel generators installed as backup sources can be operated to alleviate power systems in major areas, increasing power grid reliability and preventing outages.
During the 2003 power outage over much of the Northeast, diesel generators proved to be reliable sources for emergency and municipal services, even lighting the Statue of Liberty within 10 seconds of power failure. Since then, the industry has been working on ways to draw on diesel's advantage to prevent grid failure at peak times. Read more about the developing technology (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?soOgmNvJAw1mjrmLf+HUgg8VAISsyiXkkdl5uHYlMGMw )being used to make clean diesel an integral part of preventing disaster.

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Issues to Watch

When Congress returns from its August recess, energy policy, greenhouse gases and renewable fuels are again expected to dominate the discussion. In each instance, clean diesel technology (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?PaUCEcFItgwbBpMCN9fkHg8VAISsyiXkkdl5uHYlMGMw )has the potential to play a pivotal role in future policy solutions by reducing reliance on imported oil, lower emissions of carbon dioxide and potential expanded use for the next generation of renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel economy policy approaches for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?XszD/BJqNCRub0WEQs0FjQ8VAISsyiXkkdl5uHYlMGMw) is also in the spotlight as part of energy policy discussions. Expect this to be an area of great discussion, since the majority of trucks in the medium- and heavy-duty diesel categories are diesel powered.
Finally, Congress must also continue work on its 2008 budget that presently includes $50 million in funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?MtzmBJ/mt233NnitHk4M0w8VAISsyiXkkdl5uHYlMGMw).


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August 26, 2007
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The Birmingham News (AL)
August 24, 2007
Great American Trucking Show Highlights First SmartWay Trucks to Use Renewable Fuels (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?TXsRYGPEQMz0Xrzg8Ysz0g8VAISsyiXkkdl5uHYlMGMw )
Environmental Protection Agency


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REGISTER NOW for two new webinars focusing on retrofit that will discuss air quality benefits, technology solutions, and funding sources.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 2:00pm EDT
Diesel Retrofit Technologies Availability, Performance and Cost
During this 90 minute session, participants will learn about a variety of retrofit technologies including how the technologies work, the suitability of the technologies for various applications and considerations that should be factored into any final technology choice. Information about relative emissions reduction levels, maintenance requirements and other operating conditions including the use of renewable fuels will be addressed.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:00pm EDT
Diesel Retrofit 101 A Cost Effective Emissions Reduction Strategy
Clean diesel technologies have arrived and can be applied to older diesel vehicles and equipment to significantly reduce emissions and improve air quality. This session will provide an introduction to diesel retrofit, answering questions such as what is retrofit, why should diesel vehicles be retrofitted, how organizations and communities should we go about retrofitting their fleet. Meant as overview for planners and policymakers, the session will also address the air quality benefits of retrofitting for the development of State Implementation Plans and meeting transportation conformity concerns.
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Fleet Rules Legal Decision
In a decision that could set a precedent for local governments across the United States, trash haulers, school and city bus lines and other publicly funded fleets in Southern California can be required to buy low-polluting vehicles fueled by natural gas or other alternative fuels, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. Until they attain equivalent emissions levels with alternative fuel vehicles, modern clean diesel vehicles are excluded from the fleet rules that were adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD).
But private and federal fleets such as Federal Express and the U.S. Postal Service might not be covered under such rules, because the federal Clean Air Act might trump local regulation. The appeals court sent that portion of the case back to district court to decide separately.
Jed Mandel of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) noted: “There is a significant irony inherent in the Ninth Circuit’s ruling. Its net effect is to allow AQMD to bar state and local agencies from purchasing the cleanest available heavy-duty on-highway vehicles. Today’s new heavy-duty diesel vehicles emit PM levels that are at the limit of detection and are essentially equivalent to zero. These vehicles also operate with NOx emissions that are 80% cleaner than when the fleet rules were adopted, and those emissions will be reduced to near-zero levels by 2010. When AQMD adopted the fleet rules in 2000, it did so with a specific assurance that the ban on diesel technology would be lifted if diesel could be shown to be clean. Today’s clean diesels meet the criteria of more than a 71% reduction in particulate matter and a 54% reduction in NOx emissions that the AQMD Board established, but still the AQMD has failed to lift the ban on the purchase of the cleanest and most efficient HDOH vehicles available. The Court decision essentially upholds obsolete regulations on local governments.”
International Wins Award for Diesel Hybrid


DTF member Navistar International has been named a recipient of the 2007 Blue Sky Award from WestStart-CALSTART for its contribution to the commercial development of diesel-hybrid technology. WestStart-CALSTART, an advanced transportation technologies consortium based in Pasadena, Calif., awarded Navistar International the recognition in honor of its investment in the engineering, development, field assessment and 2007 production launch of its medium-duty hybrid trucks, the first on the market as a commercial vehicle.
Navistar, parent of International Truck & Engine Corporation, partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army, UPS and Eaton Corp. to develop its diesel hydraulic urban delivery vehicle. Those vehicles emit 40 percent less carbon dioxide (CO2) than conventional diesel engines. Independent test results also show that use of diesel-hybrid vehicles can reduce the amount of fuel used by 40 to 60 percent, which, at $3 per gallon, could lead to savings of $4,500 to $5,000 a year per vehicle.

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VW Finds Oldest Running Diesel Rabbit in California

Volkswagen has found the oldest running diesel VW in the U.S. in Tehachapi, Calif. As part of its promotion for the new Jetta TDI, VW launched a campaign last January to find the oldest operable VW diesel in America. The winner is a 1977 Rabbit owned by Clint Wilson, who has been given a Touareg V10 TDI to drive for six months in return for his care and feeding of the classic senior citizen of the diesel world.

The 1977 Rabbit was the first diesel passenger car sold in the U.S. by Volkswagen, and press reports indicate Wilson's Rabbit is still in great shape, something VW no doubt hopes isn't lost on today's prospective diesel customers. The car's age was verified by Volkswagen of America and Family Volkswagen, a VW dealer in nearby Bakersfield. The search is still on for the VW diesel with the highest mileage. In addition to his 1977 Rabbit, Wilson also owns a Beetle that he is hoping to restore in the near future.

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Society of Environmental Journalists Meet Clean Diesel in California
The Society of Environmental Journalists™ annual conference (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?FCaUXiPGMqHHRMeHESWvqgbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ) took place September 5-9 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. A record number of attendees of more than 800 attended this conference designed to help working journalists hone their craft by listening to top scientists, policy experts, industry representatives and elected officials speak on environmental issues.
Along with the working sessions, the conference also included social time for the journalists to interact with each other and the companies and organizations who displayed information or products. Journalists also had the chance to test drive current and future technology cars presented by the Diesel Technology Forum, General Motors, PG&E, Tesla Motors and Toyota.
Among the attendees of the program were former California Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, author of the AB 32 Global Warming Solutions bill (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?gKrTsAOmIrKgk8dUU1567wbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ), former Secretary of State George Shultz, and U.S. House of Representatives Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Beard, who had been tasked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the House.
Environmental journalists in attendance included Margot Roosevelt of the Los Angeles Times, Jim Motavelli of the New York Times, and Chris Bowman of the Sacramento Bee.


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ZDNet.com
August 31, 2007
Earth-Friendly Diesels to Compete Against Hybrids (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?tUhsklJfo9D9Z1O55ruv5wbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA )
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100 Percent Retrofit Funding Available in Wisconsin (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?BqCffE4m1PmiL6TQhqk7sgbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA )

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has federal grant funds available for diesel retrofit projects in the state's EASTERN ozone nonattainment counties. On-road and non-road municipal vehicles are eligible, as well as private or public-owned school buses and other non-road equipment, but all vehicles must use EPA or CARB verified technologies and remain in the fleet for at least five years after being retrofitted.
Funds are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to school buses. Interested parties should contact Jessica Lawent (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?aUnx61mGZLY6ebOTMWZYpQbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ) at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at (414) 263-8653 with a list of eligible vehicles including each vehicle's model years; VIN; chassis make/model; engine model and size; horsepower; chassis/engine configuration and passenger capacity if a school bus; and type of retrofit desired.

Georgia CMAQ Funds Available for Retrofit Projects (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?FnXbaM85BavqIDv6wELjuwbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA )

CMAQ funding is currently available for diesel retrofit projects in the Metro-Atlanta region. The Georgia Environmental Protection Department is administering the funds, which include approximately $2 million for school bus retrofits and $3 million for other diesel vehicles. Any public or private fleet can qualify for the funding, provided they use EPA or CARB verified technology, keep the equipment/vehicles in the area 20 nonattainment counties for five years and provide at least a 20 percent match in cash or in-kind services. Proposals are welcome and will be considered as long as funding remains available. For more information about this funding opportunity, contact Stacy Allman at (404) 363-7033 or William Cook at (404) 363-7031.

North Carolina Governor Signs Bill to Help Fund School Bus Retrofits (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?2jeLzNp+L12VlYFZUvMZ0AbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA )

On August 29 the Governor of North Carolina signed State Law 2007-465 creating a fund to provide 20 percent matching funds for school bus retrofit projects receiving monies from the state's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Departments of Public Instruction and Transportation will administer the grant program with funds provided from the General Assembly. North Carolina's General Assembly recently approved $500,000 for the program. A copy of the legislation (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?REDA9ypX4gKv2Z7JIiQsBwbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ) is available online.



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CARB Aims New Emissions Regulations at Oldest Trucks (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?TiczV3+VXtE9MNK3KNblyAbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA )

A proposed California Air Resources Board regulation aims to clean up emissions from on-road trucks built prior to 1994. The on-road heavy duty diesel vehicle emissions rule is tentatively scheduled for consideration by CARB some time in mid-2008.
The draft rule (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?91NtI+7yoNvZvUiBtBTJIwbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ), released by CARB staff August 17 targets some 80,000 pre-1994 trucks to be removed from the road by 2009. Under the rule, all on-road trucks built prior to 2007 would require some type of retrofit, re-power or elimination to reduce nitrogen oxide and soot emissions.
The CARB staff has conducted one public workshop (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?6u1o6UxFwZK3yi3AGt6F5AbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ) and is in the process of scheduling six more around the state of California for some time in mid- to late-October. Tentative workshop sites include Redding, Sacramento, east San Francisco Bay, Fresno, El Monte and San Diego.
The California Trucking Association estimates some 80,683 pre-1994 trucks would have to be taken off California roads in the next year and a half. The CARB on-road rule is separate from another proposal to eliminate emissions from some 7,600 pre-1994 trucks currently serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
The CARB staff is in the process of conducting an economic-impact analysis to be completed before the regulation is brought to the bard for final consideration.


The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. It represents the leaders of the diesel industry including engine and equipment makers, key component manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control technology manufacturers. The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.www.dieselforum.org (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?G06248cCINe5kaqpc4wuNwbbibNlB4DdA6JQv4L60CdA ).

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Diesels, Hybrids Much Better Than Ethanol-Fueled Cars on Social Benefits
A new study published by policy think-tank RAND Corp. forecasted the outlook for clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. saying, the rate of diesel penetration in the light-duty market should increase steadily and substantially. Diesel topped all other options in a cost-benefit analysis from both a consumer and societal perspective. The study attributed diesel's potential to a number of factors including consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles and the increased availability of ultra-low sulfur diesel. John Graham, senior author of the study, noted diesel's advantage over competing technologies, saying, it is assumed that the hybrid vehicle will save more fuel than the advanced diesel, the overall advantage goes to the diesel because of its lower technology costs and better performance such as increased torque. Download a copy (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?c114GjUDvjokyUKCCMoBnwyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ) of the study, and read more (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?JtS48BgG8K/X1nuRaZhN+Qyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ) about light-duty diesel vehicles.

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Next Retrofit Webinar: December 5 (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/www.dieselforum.org/webinars)

The next webinar in the retrofit series is scheduled for the Wednesday, December 5. The session, Diesel Retrofit Projects Lessons Learned, will feature case studies and previous project examples.
Many people know that diesel retrofit technology can significantly reduce emissions and that funding sources are available to help pay project costs, but have you ever had been tasked with seeing one of these endeavors to completion? Join us to learn how an equipment distributor has helped facilitate projects and several project managers have answered technical and funding questions while bringing their projects to fruition.
Visit www.dieselforum.org/webinars (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/www.dieselforum.org/webinars) for more details and to register.
DTF Celebrates ULSD Anniversary (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/www.dieselforum.org/ulsd-anniversary/)

Diesel Technology Forum members honored the one year anniversary of the arrival of ULSD at fueling stations nationwide with a reception and cake cutting celebration last week in Washington, DC. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) gave remarks as part of a technology display and reception to demonstrate the pivotal role that diesel plays in improving energy security, fueling environmental progress and powering the U.S. economy. For more information visit the Forum's website (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/www.dieselforum.org/ulsd-anniversary/).

DTF Featured in Recent Podcast (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?TOv0fNxGhG05/G812YLK4wyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ)

DTF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer was featured on the November 7th EnergyTomorrow.org (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?YziedUzgNNZKu4jT1Nzuegyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ) podcast which discussed ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. Click here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?1KrdnxtntNbAlhS+VT69jAyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ) to listen.


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November 15, 2007
States Test-Drive Hybrid School Buses (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?+gc1/QEvsX0JRhPG/Vw73wyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ)
USA Today
November 12, 2007
The Insider Q&A: ULSD 101 (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?I1bbgYWaFBF2kmFebAyU3gyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ )
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Rebates for Retrofitting School Buses in Texas

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently began accepting rebate applications to school districts that retrofit their diesel school buses with emissions reduction technology. The agency plans to reimburse between $800 and $7,500 for each device installed for a total of $7.5 million to the districts that apply and qualify for the rebates.
Today's modern school buses (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?DVmulEeSz6CCHKwX+QEPSAyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ) are cleaner and more fuel efficient than ever before thanks to advances in engine technology and cleaner diesel fuel. Improvements in new diesel technology have eliminated the black puff of smoke often associated with older engines, and now this technology can be applied to the existing fleet of school buses.
Click here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?FXSIX2Ne6H2dJQbjJ9X7JAyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ) to read more about this rebate program or visit the Texas Clean School Bus Program (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/www.texascleanschoolbus.org).

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Green Means Diesel at the LA Auto Show (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?jpvr4qNxGuhEdb+H1zoqGgyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ )
The diesel news offered by auto makers throughout at the Los Angeles Auto Show was one of the highlights of a decidedly green show. Ford CEO Alan Mulally gave the keynote address for the show's media preview and reiterated that clean diesel technology is part of the company's sustainability plan that calls for adding more diesel engines to more products in more markets. Read more of the show details here (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?06kntPdfJyEnnJvkf7j/uQyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ). Please note that some of the links in this e-mail are temporary and may move or expire in the coming weeks. Some sources may require registration or fee-based subscriptions.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. It represents the leaders of the diesel industry including engine and equipment makers, key component manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control technology manufacturers. The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.www.dieselforum.org (http://t.lt05.net/c.asp?2aDuexl+r90q6cvnkaPGYwyu1kUEGSBoXh8KiyFOK+MQ ).

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New Specification for Biodiesel Blends OK'd (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?Y4rBvLtuIG5n513wNcOsSQ3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg )

Earlier this month, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) subcommittee on diesel fuel approved a specification for biodiesel blends between six and 20 percent. Biodiesel supporters have struggled for years to obtain this specification. It is hoped that this specification will receive final approval in June 2008 during ASTM's semi-annual meeting. Learn more (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?1sVwOvBlDpmmq0mqMRzWKw3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) about biodiesel and renewable fuels.
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Conference Board Report Highlights Diesel Benefits
A new report by The Conference Board and McKinsey & Company found that increased use of diesel for light-duty vehicles could provide improved fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The report, "Reducing U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: How Much at What Cost?" is based on a detailed analysis of 250 opportunities for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases thought to contribute to global warming, including diesel vehicle penetration. Several non-profit organizations and industry partners contributed to the report including NRDC, Environmental Defense, DTE Energy, Honeywell, Shell, PG&E and National Grid.
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Recent Congressional Action Supports Retrofit Funding
While still pending final approval and signature by the President, it appears that the latest version of the Omnibus Appropriations bill includes $50 million for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program and another $10 million for diesel retrofits in California. The $50 million would not be limited to nonattainment areas while the $10 million for California would be divided between the south coast and the San Joaquin valley.
Retrofits (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?8LtUlGjINOgwuSQIeLp4PA3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) also received a boost in the Senate-passed energy bill which includes a provision allowing states to fund 100 percent of project costs with CMAQ funds (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?AOWz1lmLiSkm4hMHKZb7Qg3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ). It also requires states to spread transportation rescissions in FY2008 and FY2009 across all program.


States Rescinding Fewer CMAQ Dollars to Feds
In 2007, the Administration released two rescission notices requiring states to return funds previously allocated to them for transportation needs. A group of stakeholders, including the Forum, asked governors to encourage state DOTs to keep rescissions of CMAQ money (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?4GTePueFafP4kUVNMoBHeQ3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) consistent with the percentage of funds the program received. Prior to 2007, the average rescission percentage from CMAQ funds was 32%. After stakeholder efforts raised opposition to this level, the percentage dropped to 25% and then to 14% in this year's rescission notices. Click here (file:///C:/Nettools/HTML/”http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/rescissions/pl110_28/n4510_647_response.pdf”)to read a summary of individual state rescission levels in response to the June 20 notice.

West Coast Collaborative RFPs Now Available (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?jyEIBAHWd4od8QyrhgTE9A3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg )
EPA Region 9 is soliciting proposals on a competitive basis for innovative projects that reduce emissions from existing diesel engines within the jurisdiction, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the U.S Pacific Islands. The Region anticipates awarding a total of approximately $500,000 under this announcement, based on the quantity of funding and quality of project proposals and. This funding will be provided as an assistance agreement in the form of a grant or cooperative arrangement. Click here (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?mjH9kuoTxV9k6TJ8YjC6YQ3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) to read the full announcement.
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Idle Reduction Changes in California (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?RkUuXwUBRfLh5YohB1CruA3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg )
Beginning January 1, 2008, sleeper berth vehicles will no longer be allowed to idle during periods of sleep and rest. In order to help drivers find information about available idle reduction technologies, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed an online guide. Click here (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?lHthpnURVdIEJhVOThWWxg3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) to view additional information.
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Gale Banks Truck Sets Diesel Speed Record
History was made at the ACDelco NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Las Vegas Nationals in October as a Gale Banks Engineering Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck blasted down the "Strip at Las Vegas" posting an elapsed time and a top speed that bettered every existing record for diesel-powered pickups. The Banks GM Duramax-powered "Sidewinder Type-D" twin-turbo hit 165.5 mph in the quarter-mile with an elapsed time of only 8.216 seconds. Among the vehicle's sponsors are fellow DTF members Robert Bosch LLC (electronics) and Honeywell (turbochargers). Gale Banks Engineering is based in Southern California.

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12/10/2007
Diesels Aren't Dirty Anymore (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?dAXpAn7Knc1cxWdKz9GzIA3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg )
AOL Autos
12/10/2007
Volkswagen Brings Clean Diesel Racing to North America (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?3OTzNbWUIa/L12nZ8eWxJg3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg)
Motorsport.com
12/5/2007
Bill May Send Cars Down a New Path (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?s+SAA/Qev7CL6AzS8g6kog3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg)
Chicago Tribune

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New Guide Offers Insight on Renewable Diesel Market and Policies

Click here (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?FRFhdNcnr8YOq1LKAJTw1w3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ) to learn more.
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Retrofit Webinar Access

DTF hosted the third in its series of webinars on clean diesel retrofit on December 5. "Diesel Retrofit Projects Lessons Learned" was recorded in its entirety and is available by clicking here (http://t.lt01.net/c.asp?lJnRydajafPl7iIAeWw1tQ3sMO3BwMM0mHUuE5k+DOIg ).

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. www.dieselforum.org (http://www.dieselforum.org).

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BMW Announces Diesel Offerings for U.S. (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?qBOAbAP4NYtLk5T+eilDJg8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
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BMW Group unveiled two vehicle models equipped with the BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The vehicles - the X5 xDrive35d and the 335d - will meet the strict exhaust emissions requirements of the American automobile market.
Click here (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?J6eXyD31+lQRCpnOtJ/OyA8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw) to learn more about this announcement, or view the other clean diesel vehicles coming soon to the United States. (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?lIILHuuDYn4i/HW3QEXWaw8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw)
New York City Orders 850 Hybrid Buses, Switches to Hybrid Cabs
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The streets of New York City will soon feature many more hybrid vehicles, as the city's buses and taxis shift to the fuel-saving technology. In late December, Orion Bus announced that the city has ordered 850 diesel-electric hybrid transit buses for use by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Bus Company and MTA New York City Transit. When delivered to the city in early 2010, the buses will make the MTA's diesel-electric hybrid bus fleet the largest in the world, with nearly 1,700 hybrid buses.
The buses will be powered by a hybrid drive system achieving a fuel economy improvement of as much as 30% relative to standard diesel buses. The buses will also produce only 10% of the particulate emissions and 60% of the nitrous oxide emissions produced by conventional diesel buses. See the press release (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?uQCzSCyN7i7qLXBkAfP1yw8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw ) from Daimler Buses North America, which owns the Orion Bus brand.
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ULSD Winterization Guidelines (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?5bCeL7ruiofE6rpAdBkwMw8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released details on blending kerosene and other chemical cold operability additives to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. Click here (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?i3rkzVxi4c4seMeaWefqGw8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw ) for additional information from the EPA.
Diesel Retrofit Funding Available in Ohio (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?8djwoaBDH1KfkNF/va+YFA8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw)
Ohio's Diesel Emission Reduction Grant Program (DERG) recently announced a request for proposals to access state retrofit funding. Under the program, $19.8 million will be made available over the next two years to retrofit public and private diesel fleets that operate in the state's nonattainment or maintenance areas at least 65 percent of the time. Proposals are due to the Ohio Department of Development by February 1. More information about the program is available at: http://www.odod.state.oh.us/diesel-emissions/ (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?GkA23regqDjibEQymF9VmA8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
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Diesel Industry Applauds California's Funding of Truck Replacement/Retrofit (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?k8/q18b2onWagdQPgzJc6Q8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw)
The Diesel Technology Forum applauded (http://www.dieselforum.org/newsarticle/article/diesel-industry-applauds-california-s-funding-of-truck-replacement-retrofit-by-air-resources-board/51/) the California Air Resources Board's announcement targeting $25 million toward efforts to reduce diesel emissions in and around the state's ports and highway freight corridors.
"By investing this initial $25 million and focusing on the most cost-effective, quickest route to cleaner air, California will be able to maximize its investment in cleaning up the air while keeping vital freight moving," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of DTF.
Click here (http://www.dieselforum.org/newsarticle/article/diesel-industry-applauds-california-s-funding-of-truck-replacement-retrofit-by-air-resources-board/51/) to read the full text of the Forum's statement.
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January 14, 2008
Toyota to Launch Diesel Tundra, Sequoia In U.S (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?75DWkT4wmx7R0HLXVbk6Gg8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
Reuters
January 9, 2008
Yellow School Buses Going Green (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?JIa8CM8WNozayXOTX2+exQ8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
Nevada Appeal
January 6, 2008
Using Diesel Could Reduce Imports Of Oil, Refiner Says (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?IenWlcUapWhZbObooVrRPg8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
Dallas Morning News
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Upcoming Webinar - Registration Coming Soon! (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?eRiTNwBDdscFoNYbEsbNOQ8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw )
Diesel Hybrids: The Best of Both Worlds
Most heavy- and medium-duty vehicles use diesel engines because of their power, durability and efficiency. Now with the commercial availability of hybrid technologies, these two power sources are being married to further improve efficiency and reduce emissions in school and transit buses, delivery vehicles and other trucks. During this webinar speakers will discuss the combined technology, its performance and the cost-benefit analysis that should be undertaken as fleet managers buy new vehicles and policymakers look for ways to encourage adoption of cleaner technologies. To receive more information about this webinar visit http://www.dieselforum.org/webinars (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?Y9ZvMmVTeHc50FaRVIe20Q8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw ).

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. It represents the leaders of the diesel industry including engine and equipment makers, key component manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control technology manufacturers. The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.http://www.dieselforum.org (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?71lXQcaW2wRQedCSJxbI1g8ID9SFEYxLX7UHOyd75eqw ).

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Diesel Arrives in Style at 2008 NAIAS
Dear Readers,
It was clear at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit that a major effort to improve fuel economy has shifted automakers' focus to more fuel-efficient technologies and inspired the introduction of several new clean diesel models. Many automakers have exciting plans to expand their fleets with diesel cars, trucks and SUVs (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?Ymb+uMkNBUkRfG30xRI7wQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) in the coming years. Although many new green technologies were on display at the show, we were delighted to see that clean diesel models are near the front of the pack.
This week kicks off the 2008 Washington Auto Show and no matter the car color consumers may prefer, green technology will be unmistakable. Many new and future vehicles will be on display at the show, but the most promising feature clean diesel powertrains, thanks to their powerful engines, exceptional fuel economy and proven technology.
In this special issue, you'll learn more about nearly 20 new diesel vehicles on display at the Detroit auto show not too shabby for a 100-year-old technology and link to the most recent news stories touting clean diesel.
Enjoy!
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Executive Director | Diesel Technology Forum

Additional Major Diesel Announcements from NAIAS


- GM has plans to put a diesel engine in the Chevy Silverado starting in 2009.
- Volkswagen will introduce an updated clean diesel Jetta (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?I78UhTXkCAHXLdSR7rwvQwVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) into the U.S. market in 2008.
- Katsuaki Watanabe, president of Toyota Motor Corp., announced that the company is expanding its current product lineup to offer consumers a diesel powertrain. While the manufacturer is well-known for its hybrid vehicles, Toyota will be producing diesel versions of the Tundra pickup truck and the Sequoia SUV “in the near future."
- BMW announced that its twin-turbo 3.0-liter BluePerformance diesel would be offered later this year in its X5 xDrive 35d (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?VvaDmhZr/2srnj6w8RKhogVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw) sport activity vehicle and 335d (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?2Kg9VFJacIvbkH9zJgLtCgVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) sedan.
- Mercedes continues to roll out more diesel models, with Daimler AG chief executive Dieter Zetsche stating that this year Mercedes will introduce diesel versions of the M class, GL class and R class. Mercedes currently offers consumers the E-Class E320 BLUETEC and anticipates that it will continue to produce diesel cars in the future. Zetsche called the BLUETEC engines "extremely clean, very fuel efficient and very, very powerful" and said the company plans to continue putting diesel engines in their cars. Click here (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?R1vjz3bOKwyQ4ena5RWsDgVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) to see an interview with Zetsche about diesel's advantages.
- Audi unveiled the A4 sedan and expects to start selling the Q7 3.0 TDI (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?LAKW+HwIyrhLvrmmFGUjxgVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) by the end of 2008/early 2009.
- Honda announced plans to put diesel engines in Acura vehicles starting in 2009, with the Honda lineup to follow. <
- Kia introduced the Borrego SUV, and will offer a diesel version in the next two to three years.
- Subaru is considering bringing a diesel version of the Forester into the United States in the near future.
- Several automakers also revealed concept cars with diesel powertrains: Land Rover LRX (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?iRfzGGbySudZoe5NVD6qUgVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ), Chrysler’s Jeep Renegade (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?IrQkeA8uLVOsVMsqR1iLbAVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ), the Audi R8 V12 TDI (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?bfitUZBNXMhvNbdScErFeQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ), the Mercedes GLK Freeside (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?Sa7Vf9oANjpb2f4upsICfQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ), the Nissan FORUM minivan (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?BOdY9lIxAS8rX2do2yF2kwVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ) and the Mitsubishi Concept-RA (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?mNDPVI8Lqg+6dRGCK2wrLQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw ).

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Jeep Renegade Concept
Mitsubishi Concept-RA
Nissan Forum

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January 14, 2008
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Reuters
January 14, 2008
"Diesel" No Longer A Dirty Word In The US (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?/WsxxtphDeo24sasT+q0AAVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw)
Financial Times
January 14, 2008
Detroit Show Illustrates Industry's Push for the Future (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?S0DXLUnoxXZL66OpF/+vdAVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw)
The Wall Street Journal
January 14, 2008
Running On Alternative Fuels (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?giLQjDwWeVsuO2JPr06CGQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw )
The Wall Street Journal
January 13, 2008
Auto Industry Shows Off Fuel-Efficiency (http://response.dieselforum.org/c.asp?oiqh4PwRKgreAeEyQHCqSQVku1CUJKnrieV9SGCN6wlw )
The Associated Press

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