A biodiesel project car built by high school students. It started out as a 90HP diesel VW. I believe the final results say 182.5HP and 319lb.-ft. of torque. Pretty impressive for a little 1.9L!
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Members of Congress today called on the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) to discuss biodiesel’s impact on energy security and other societal benefits. The testimony was heard by the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. The hearing was called to examine alternative transportation fuels and the roles they can play in helping enhance our nation’s energy security.
From freep.com
WASHINGTON - Nissan Motor Co. will offer a diesel version of its Maxima sedan in 2010, powered by a Renault-designed engine, Renault-Nissan Chief Execuitve Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday.
In a speech in Washington, Ghosn said the move was based in part on his belief that fuel economy and emissions rules would continue to toughen around the world, while fuel prices rise as well. Ghosn said the Maxima diesel will get roughly 30% better fuel economy than the gasoline version, but at a cost similar to that of a hybrid model.
DETROIT-(Business Wire)-April 16, 2007 - Siemens VDO is helping diesel customers meet impending emissions requirements across the globe with its diesel dosing exhaust aftertreatment system. Using the company’s vast fuel injection experience, with its proven DEKA injection products, the diesel dosing injector provides a highly efficient spray pattern for optimal regeneration of the particulate filter, helping to reduce particulates, while improving fuel efficiency.
Diesel Technology Forum-Sponsored Event Represents Largest Gathering Ever of Clean Diesel Executives, Vehicles and Technologies
SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Clean Diesel Technology Tour, the largest gathering ever of clean diesel executives, vehicles and technologies, will take place at the Sacramento Convention Center on Thursday, April 19, to spotlight diesel’s role in meeting California challenges regarding clean air standards, climate change and fuel efficiency. The Tour, sponsored by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), will offer industry, government officials and representatives from the environmental community the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas while reviewing the impressive improvements of modern diesel technologies.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – When he first decided to open a biodiesel plant, Delaware farmer Marty Ross knew that it wouldn’t be easy. But he believed in biodiesel’s potential for both providing energy security and adding value to the Delaware soybean crop. Seven years later, his Clayton, Del. plant is in production, and beginning to enjoy some hard-earned success. The plant has the capacity to produce 5.5 million gallons of biodiesel a year, and Ross has plans to expand that as demand increases.