Wow I bet this thing is just a blast to drive. From just-auto.com
A 200 bhp, 20-valve, 2.4-litre diesel engine that meets proposed new European emissions laws has just become available for Alfa Romeo’s new Spider convertible.
Extremely low emissions thanks to innovative emission control
Fuel consumption reduced even further to just 5.5 l/100 km
New C-Class awarded Environment Certificate by German TÜV
Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its highly environmentally-compatible BLUETEC emission-control technology in combination with a consumption-optimized four-cylinder engine for the first time at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. In terms of ensuring compliance with the even stricter EURO 6 emission standard, applicable to all new vehicles Europe-wide from 2015, the Vision C 220 BLUETEC shows the way ahead. Boasting an output of 125 kW (170 hp) and a peak torque of 400 Nm, the Vision C 220 BLUETEC now requires 5.5 liters of diesel per hundred kilometers, thanks largely to modified diesel engine technology and an intelligent system of energy management.
WARRENVILE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Navistar International Corporation (OTC:NAVZ) announced today that it is suspending production of the Power Stroke® diesel engine that it builds for Ford Motor Company because Ford has stopped honoring the terms of agreement under which the engines were built.
Navistar’s principal operating company, International Truck and Engine Corporation, has been the exclusive diesel engine supplier for Ford’s heavy duty pickup trucks since 1979 and recently launched a new 6.4L Power Stroke® diesel engine that meets 2007 emissions standards while increasing performance, durability and fuel economy.
As you can see i started to get the new headers up. I need to adjust the size of a couple still, but it should change everytime the page is refreshed. I’m still looking for other examples of diesel vehicles. They don’t even have to be from the U.S. especially since some of the coolest diesels aren’t even over here.
Surprisingly I posted that I was looking for diesel examples on a Ford and GM diesel forum and got no response on the GM site, and my post got deleted on the Ford. It’s too bad cause I was hoping to get cool modified examples of the two, but oh well I’ll find some stock photos. The Dodge message forum CumminsForum.com had quite a few interested so right now there is two examples, and if I can get larger images, there will at least be a third. I got another really nice image from richc of tdiclub.com showcasing biodiesel. Like I said I’m looking for others still, or if you want to make your own and I’ll just stick the dieselblog.net logo on it, please feel free. The dimensions are 790px X 233px.
Email pictures to erik (at) dieselblog (dot) net.
I guess since pictures got leaked Audi had to make a press release about it. There’s an entire section devoted to the TDI down the page.
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The new Audi A5 / Audi S5
Audi is launching a fascinating new model series for its entry into a highly emotionally charged segment of the market: the A5 successfully unites the acclaimed Audi design language and thrilling dynamic driving performance, and combines generous refinement with the brand’s characteristic quality and sophistication. Its progressive design gives the new coupé an appearance that is both elegant and dynamic. With its muscular FSI and TDI engines, its entirely newly developed high-precision running gear, and a raft of innovative, luxury-class equipment features, the Audi A5 has been crafted to be a modern grand tourer, a touring coupé in the best tradition.
Can I order one of these with a 3.0L TDI and six-speed Quattro? Wow, what a nice looking car. This is the upcoming Audi A5 that will be showing in the Geneva Autoshow. Due to circumstances of how these photos were attained it’s unsure whether this was a purposeful leak or not. Either way though I’m glad they’re out there. Another great design comes from Audi and if you look at the pictures you can see a small 3.0L TDI badge. 3.2L and 4.2L gasser engines are expected to be other options along with an S model. The S model was originally going to be debuted with the A5 at Geneva, but word is it will now be pushed back and possibly revealed at the New York Autoshow or the AMI in Europe.
The folks at Volkswagon AG must really be really seeing a future for diesels in the US. They just launched a new site specifically for Audi’s upcoming diesel-powered offerings, www.audiusdiesel.com. Check it out to see TDI news, films about the race-winning R10 and upcoming Q7, and information on Bluetec and the environment.
Government interest drives new momentum for diesel
Pressure on Government ministers to drop their gas-guzzlers in favour of greener options adds new momentum to the swing towards cleaner diesel power according to Peugeot New Zealand.
Peugeot’s diesel-powered 607 HDi 2.2 is one of three cars selected for evaluation as part of the government’s development of a New Zealand vehicle efficiency strategy.
Dear Erik,
You are among a select number to receive this update on the new 2008 Ford Super Duty®. Not only are we announcing that the new model is in dealerships now, but also that in early February we added all-new content to our website where you can experience this powerful, capable and innovative truck and actually see it in action!
THE GATEWAY TO THE NEW SUPER DUTY®
You’ll find everything Super Duty® at the all-new insidesuperduty.com, your new home base for information, videos, interactive information and lots of extras — all about the new 2008 F-Series Super Duty.®
ZEXT Releases New Pro Street Diesel Nitrous System
New nitrous system instantly delivers massive diesel horsepower gains
A highly modified diesel-powered street truck is an impressive machine. With massive torque and tons of turbocharger boost on tap, acceleration can be phenomenal. But the large amounts of diesel fuel needed to feed this much power can often times lead to high exhaust gas temperatures and incomplete combustion - both of which can limit performance potential, engine safety and horsepower.