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"Every dollar invested in diesel retrofits and replacements yields at least $13 in environmental and public health benefits. It's hard to find a better investment in public health." - Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum WASHINGTON, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U.S. Senate panel was told today that federal funding for a highly-successful clean air program needs to be restored in order to continue the important environmental gains achieved during the first five years of the...
"Dow Automotive System's success in increasing energy efficiency in automobiles and large commercial trucks while also reducing exhaust emissions has contributed significantly to the growing improvements in today's clean diesel technology." - Allen Schaeffer, DTF Executive Director WASHINGTON, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is pleased to announce that Dow Automotive Systems has joined the Forum, a non-profit association that promotes the use of the...
Federal, Industry & Environmental Officials to Explore How To Make Transportation & Goods Movement Leaner, Cleaner & Greener Using Renewable Fuels & Advanced Diesel Technologies to Reduce Petroleum ConsumptionWASHINGTON, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A three-part Congressional luncheon series of seminars focusing on making the U.S. transportation and goods movement more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly will be hosted by the Diesel Technology Forum in May,...
"Lower emissions, more fuel efficiency and more productivity courtesy of clean diesel power." - Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The next generation of clean diesel technology for farm and construction equipment is being unveiled to the public this week at the international CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the...
"Lower emissions, more fuel efficiency and more productivity courtesy of clean diesel power." - Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The next generation of clean diesel technology for farm and construction equipment is being unveiled to the public this week at the international CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, issued the...
"Modern diesel engines are clean, quiet, refined and powerful." - AAA WASHINGTON, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New clean diesel engines, electric vehicles and hybrid cars were among the new innovations named today by AAA on its biennial list of the top new vehicle technologies designed to increase performance, reduce environmental impacts and improve safety. According to today's AAA announcement: "While diesel engines have been around for decades, the days of smelly, noisy,...
Passage of DERA is important to our national economic growth because diesel engines power over 95 percent of our commercial trucks and an overwhelming majority of our ships, locomotives and farm and construction equipment. Washington, DC (Vocus/PRWEB) January 05, 2011 Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), issued the following after President Obama signed the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) into law Tuesday night. "While the reauthorization of...
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc., the official automotive sponsor of the 2009 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, is challenging world-renowned ultra marathoner, Dean Karnazes, to an ultimate test of endurance and long distance efficiency: Run two marathon distances on the same day, back-to-back, for a total of 52.4 miles. Karnazes has accepted Volkswagen's challenge to complete the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, followed by an additional 26.2-mile run, and...
-- Audi TDI clean diesel technology meets emissions standards in all 50 states -- The Q7 TDI offers 600 miles of driving range and 25% better fuel economy -- TDI technology has been proven by dominant Audi Le Mans racing teams HERNDON, Va., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Audi today released pricing for the 2009 model-year Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel, its first clean diesel vehicle for the U.S. market. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships later this month. Manufacturer's Suggested...
