Comments on: Dr. Z of DaimlerChrysler Gives Keynote Speech at the Washington Auto Show - Diesel is THE Alternative http://dieselblog.net/2007/01/dr-z-of-daimlerchrysler-gives-keynote-speech-at-the-washington-auto-show-diesel-is-the-alternative/ Diesel News - Clean, Fuel Efficient, and Fast Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:13:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: MP http://dieselblog.net/2007/01/dr-z-of-daimlerchrysler-gives-keynote-speech-at-the-washington-auto-show-diesel-is-the-alternative/#comment-196 MP Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:43:25 +0000 http://dieselblog.net/2007/01/dr-z-of-daimlerchrysler-gives-keynote-speech-at-the-washington-auto-show-diesel-is-the-alternative/#comment-196 There has been much noise about clean diesel engines, but it has been diificult to ascertain whether the manufacturers intend to use the advanced next generation "airless" SCR technology or are they going to continue with the more expensive old version that requires a cumbersome air compressor to make it work. The issue is relevant because if the next generation system is used, a royalty will have to be paid to the owner of the patents. The little known fact is that Clean Diesel Tehnologies Inc, Stamford, Connecticut, owns these, and many other, patents. So the question is, will manufacturers pay three times as much for old technology that takes up three times the space, or will they opt for the new technology and pay a small royalty? MP There has been much noise about clean diesel engines, but it has been diificult to ascertain whether the manufacturers intend to use the advanced next generation “airless” SCR technology or are they going to continue with the more expensive old version that requires a cumbersome air compressor to make it work.

The issue is relevant because if the next generation system is used, a royalty will have to be paid to the owner of the patents. The little known fact is that Clean Diesel Tehnologies Inc, Stamford, Connecticut, owns these, and many other, patents.

So the question is, will manufacturers pay three times as much for old technology that takes up three times the space, or will they opt for the new technology and pay a small royalty?

MP

]]> By: admin http://dieselblog.net/2007/01/dr-z-of-daimlerchrysler-gives-keynote-speech-at-the-washington-auto-show-diesel-is-the-alternative/#comment-198 admin Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:13:46 +0000 http://dieselblog.net/2007/01/dr-z-of-daimlerchrysler-gives-keynote-speech-at-the-washington-auto-show-diesel-is-the-alternative/#comment-198 As much as I and the rest of the public would love them to get the newer cheaper technology and pass the savings on the customer. The fact is DCX has put a lot of money behind the Bluetec branding and advertising so I'm sure it's going to be a long time before they start something new. If you have more info on the patents from Clean Diesel Technologies though please email it to me erik [at] dieselblog [dot] net. I'd like to keep others informed and it may help when other are making their decision on what to use. Thanks for your comment. As much as I and the rest of the public would love them to get the newer cheaper technology and pass the savings on the customer. The fact is DCX has put a lot of money behind the Bluetec branding and advertising so I’m sure it’s going to be a long time before they start something new.

If you have more info on the patents from Clean Diesel Technologies though please email it to me erik [at] dieselblog [dot] net. I’d like to keep others informed and it may help when other are making their decision on what to use.

Thanks for your comment.

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