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Diesel Fuel Prices Coming Down - Under $4.00/Gallon
Diesel prices continued their downward slide, falling throughout the U.S. as the average U.S. retail diesel price slipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April 7. At 395.9 cents per gallon, the national average price reflected a cumulative drop of more than 79 cents from the all-time high set on July 14. This makes the average price spread between regular gasoline and Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel about 32 cents per gallon on a nationwide basis.
As refineries recover from Hurricane Ike, crude processing and pipeline shipments are expected to increase steadily back to normal levels as electrical power supplies come back online. Distillate inventories and supplies are in better shape than gasoline, which is experiencing shortages in the Southeast, but tight nonetheless as a result of the hurricane.
Click here to learn more. (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0GGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Congressional Testimony: Clean Diesel Record of Continuous Improvement Heard by U.S. Senate Committee
The Diesel Technology Forum testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works committee on the continuous improvement of diesel engines and fuels, through meeting new engine emissions standards and innovative and collaborative approaches on reducing emissions from existing engines and equipment, including partnerships with other stakeholders.
As Clean Air Act regulations tightened over the last eight years, engine manufacturers, fuel refiners and other industry stakeholders met the challenge of transforming technology and fuels to clean diesel.
Click here to learn more. (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0HGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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European Parliament Upholds CO2 Emissions Limits
Last week the European parliament voted to maintain existing laws requiring automakers to cut CO2 emissions to 130 grams per kilometer by 2012 and 95 grams per kilometer by 2020. Automakers will be charged 95 Euros per gram of CO2 emitted per kilometer per car over the limit. For more information, visit http://www.guardian.co.uk (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0AGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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EPA Announces First DERA Grant Winners
On September 24 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its SmartWay Clean Finance Program. Altogether three organizations were selected to help small trucking firms lower their fuel costs and cut their carbon footprint. The three winners: Cascade Sierra Solutions; Innovative Financing OOIDA Foundation; and Community Development Transportation Lending Services, Inc., all received $1.13 million. EPA simultaneously announced that it would begin disbursing $14.8 million for State Clean Diesel Programs. All 50 states will receive awards, with 35 states offering matching funds. More information is available at: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0BGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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Volvo Launches Hybrid Bus, Touts 30% Lower Fuel Consumption (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0CGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Environmental Leader
September 26, 2008
Global warming fight will boost California economy, study says (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0DGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
The Sacramento Bee
September 18, 2008
Trucks Lead the Way to a Cleaner Future (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0MGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Forbes.com
September 17, 2008
Diesel Vehicles to Account For 10% of U.S. Market by 2015 (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0NGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Environmental Leader
September 16, 2008
Sept. 11, 2001: The day that changed hospitals forever (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUgwEGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
The Oak Ridger
September 9, 2008
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New DTF Website
DTF will soon be unveiling our newly revamped website! Learn more here in the next issue of Diesel Direct!
DTF Member GM Celebrates 100th Anniversary!
On September 16, 2008, DTF member GM celebrated its 100 year anniversary. This milestone comes at a time of incredible transformation for the diesel industry. GM hosted a live global satellite broadcast on www.gmnext.com (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUgwFGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D) featuring a look back at GM's first 100 years and a glimpse forward to another game-changing century.
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 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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Diesel Fuel Prices Coming Down - Under $4.00/Gallon
Diesel prices continued their downward slide, falling throughout the U.S. as the average U.S. retail diesel price slipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April 7. At 395.9 cents per gallon, the national average price reflected a cumulative drop of more than 79 cents from the all-time high set on July 14. This makes the average price spread between regular gasoline and Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel about 32 cents per gallon on a nationwide basis.
As refineries recover from Hurricane Ike, crude processing and pipeline shipments are expected to increase steadily back to normal levels as electrical power supplies come back online. Distillate inventories and supplies are in better shape than gasoline, which is experiencing shortages in the Southeast, but tight nonetheless as a result of the hurricane.
Click here to learn more. (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0GGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Congressional Testimony: Clean Diesel Record of Continuous Improvement Heard by U.S. Senate Committee
The Diesel Technology Forum testified before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works committee on the continuous improvement of diesel engines and fuels, through meeting new engine emissions standards and innovative and collaborative approaches on reducing emissions from existing engines and equipment, including partnerships with other stakeholders.
As Clean Air Act regulations tightened over the last eight years, engine manufacturers, fuel refiners and other industry stakeholders met the challenge of transforming technology and fuels to clean diesel.
Click here to learn more. (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0HGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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European Parliament Upholds CO2 Emissions Limits
Last week the European parliament voted to maintain existing laws requiring automakers to cut CO2 emissions to 130 grams per kilometer by 2012 and 95 grams per kilometer by 2020. Automakers will be charged 95 Euros per gram of CO2 emitted per kilometer per car over the limit. For more information, visit http://www.guardian.co.uk (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0AGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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EPA Announces First DERA Grant Winners
On September 24 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its SmartWay Clean Finance Program. Altogether three organizations were selected to help small trucking firms lower their fuel costs and cut their carbon footprint. The three winners: Cascade Sierra Solutions; Innovative Financing OOIDA Foundation; and Community Development Transportation Lending Services, Inc., all received $1.13 million. EPA simultaneously announced that it would begin disbursing $14.8 million for State Clean Diesel Programs. All 50 states will receive awards, with 35 states offering matching funds. More information is available at: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0BGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
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Volvo Launches Hybrid Bus, Touts 30% Lower Fuel Consumption (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0CGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Environmental Leader
September 26, 2008
Global warming fight will boost California economy, study says (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0DGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
The Sacramento Bee
September 18, 2008
Trucks Lead the Way to a Cleaner Future (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0MGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Forbes.com
September 17, 2008
Diesel Vehicles to Account For 10% of U.S. Market by 2015 (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUg0NGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
Environmental Leader
September 16, 2008
Sept. 11, 2001: The day that changed hospitals forever (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUgwEGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D)
The Oak Ridger
September 9, 2008
http://www.dieselforum.org/fileadmin/templates/DieselDirect/DTFNews_Header.gif
New DTF Website
DTF will soon be unveiling our newly revamped website! Learn more here in the next issue of Diesel Direct!
DTF Member GM Celebrates 100th Anniversary!
On September 16, 2008, DTF member GM celebrated its 100 year anniversary. This milestone comes at a time of incredible transformation for the diesel industry. GM hosted a live global satellite broadcast on www.gmnext.com (http://www.dieselforum.org/lists/lt.php?id=eUUEXVFUUgwFGAgIDEtQUQ4GBQ%3D%3D) featuring a look back at GM's first 100 years and a glimpse forward to another game-changing century.
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 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).