Freedom From Foreign Oil Oct 1, 2009
The key clauses call for the orderly replacement of diesel-powered 18-wheeler semis and other heavy-duty vehicles with ones that use natural gas, over a five- to seven-year period. That would amount to a savings of 2. (Townhall.com)
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, N.P.P's Compromise Candidate For 2012 Sep 30, 2009
Not only that but also the jatropha seeds, commonly known and called nkran gyedua are the source of raw materials used to manufacture bio-diesel for all his diesel-powered vehicles and stand-by generators for the same 10 years. So Ghanaians should now wake up to these realities and embrace this technology to supplement our fuel requirement. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Europeans ready to plug into electric vehicles Sep 26, 2009
It will be relatively low cost by battery car standards, but while VW isnt giving out any hard numbers, industry observers expect it could cost twice as much as the gas or diesel-powered minicar. The price of battery technology will come down with volume production, predicts Elon Musk, founder of Californias Tesla Motors, which is selling the $100,000 battery Roadster. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Center dedication set for this weekend Sep 25, 2009
Winter weather held up construction, followed by the controversy surrounding the installation of a large diesel-powered generator that loomed over the backyards of several Harris Street residents. The generator was removed last week, triggering the electrical work for the new battery backup system. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
* The shift to sustainability might revolutionize the family car Sep 24, 2009
The gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines won the competition with the success of the Model T, which first rolled off of the assembly line in 1908. One hundred years later, competition is stirring again. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Burton board decides to wait on decision Sep 23, 2009
Palmer said this will be the first new bus the district has bought since 2004, and will be a diesel-powered and air-conditioned model made by International. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Ousted Honduran president holed up in embassy Sep 23, 2009
Embassy staff were told to stay home, and embassy charge d'affaires Francisco Catunda Resende said water, phone and electricity services had been cut, leaving the mission with a diesel powered generator, according to a spokesman with Brazil's Foreign Ministry who did not give his name in keeping with policy. Diplomats around the world, from the to the U.S. State Department, were urging calm while repeating their recognition of Zelaya as Honduras' legitimate president. (USA Today)
BP expects biofuels to replace 25% of gasoline in U.S. Sep 15, 2009
"Diesel use is growing in the U.S., following the trend set by Europe, and bio diesel is expected to provide around 8 percent of the fuel for diesel-powered engines by 2030," Katrina Landis, chief executive officer of BP's Alternative Energy, said in a speech posted Monday on the company's website. However, during the same period, bio fuels are expected to take the place of about 25 percent of the U.S. gasoline market, Landis said in the speech delivered recently at the Offshore Europe... (Xinhuanet, China)
* Venezuela buys Russian missiles Sep 13, 2009
Russian media reports ahead of Chavezs visit said Venezuela was seeking to buy T-72 and T-90 tanks, Kilo-class diesel-powered submarines, BMP-3 armored vehicles, Mi-28 helicopters and land-based anti-ship missiles. In recent years Venezuela has signed over US$4 billion in arms contracts with Russia and last November its navy held joint exercises with Russian warships in the Caribbean, traditionally seen as a US domain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chavez recognises Georgia rebels Sep 11, 2009
Russian press have reported this week that Venezuela could be about to buy up to 100 T-72 and T-90 tanks worth $500m (300m), three diesel-powered Kilo-class submarines, as well as armoured vehicles, helicopters and missiles. "We will supply Venezuela the weapons that Venezuela asks for. In accordance with all international law, of course," Mr Medvedev said. (BBC News -- Europe)
Venezuela's Chavez in Russia for arms, energy talks Sep 10, 2009
Venezuela is also expected to buy three diesel-powered Kilo-class submarines, a "large shipment" of BMP-3 armoured vehicles, 10 Mi-28 helicopters and "several" land-based anti-ship missiles, a Russian defence industry source told Interfax news agency Tuesday. Medvedev's top foreign policy aide Sergei Prikhodko said Russia might give Venezuela a loan to help it finance purchases of the Russian arms but didn't provide further details, Russian news agencies reported. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Where the people are busy but time stands still Sep 7, 2009
They use diesel-powered machines to make pallet boards and do some custom sawing for things like fences and hay wagons. Orders have been cut by more than half recently and Alvin is feeling the financial strain. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
BHPetrol to unveil new fuel soon Sep 5, 2009
New Infiniti Diesel will be compatible for local diesel-powered vehicles ranging from trailers, buses, sedans, pick-up trucks to 4X4s. Tan also said the company s RON95 petrol Infiniti95 2X was available at all its retail service stations since the official launch of the new grade on Sept 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Diesel Exhaust Helps Cancer Grow Sep 4, 2009
The levels were lower than or similar to those typically experienced by workers who use diesel-powered equipment, who tend to work in mines, on bridges and tunnels, along railroads, at loading docks, on farms and in vehicle maintenance garages, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The message from our study is that exposure to diesel exhaust for just a short time period of two months could give even normal tissue the potential to develop a tumor, said Qinghua Sun, senior author of the... (Newsmax)
BMW MD optimistic on Malaysia's economy Aug 31, 2009
As part of its strategy to provide efficient dynamics, BMW Malaysia plans to launch four diesel-powered vehicles in the last quarter of 2009; three of them sedans ... He added that diesel-powered engines provided better torque and were more powerful, more fuel-efficient and produced less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions compared with their petrol-based counterparts ... The high sulphur content in Malaysian diesel fuel has hindered performance and deterred many car companies from introducing... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Tombstone school district moves ahead quickly on new buses Aug 29, 2009
Both buses have about 100,000 miles of wear, which Barber says is not high mileage for diesel-powered vehicles. Bottom line is, they were a screaming deal, and we should get a lot more years out of them, the board president said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Murphy Oil chairman criticizes carbon limit bill Aug 29, 2009
He also said the government should pay drivers incentives to switch from gasoline engines to more fuel efficient diesel-powered vehicles. Deming said he was skeptical that the legislation, which the House passed in June, would quickly create more jobs than it would cost. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Port wins stimulus money for clean tech Aug 21, 2009
The money will pay for installation of 142 pieces of diesel-powered equipment, including. Two tugboats. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Illinois' 1st Hybrid School Bus to Transport Students in Matteson Aug 21, 2009
On average, a diesel-powered school bus gets six miles to the gallon. The hybrid gets up to 13 miles per gallon, making it twice as efficient and cost-effective as a diesel-powered bus ... The lifespan of a hybrid bus is about 12 years, mirroring that of a diesel-powered bus. (PR Newswire)
Cabinet's biggest gas regurgitators Aug 15, 2009
Mr Snowdon chose a diesel-powered model which emits 273g, compared to the petrol model which has an emission rating of 341g. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Scandinavian Fuel Cell Can Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Goods Transport Aug 13, 2009
Large diesel-powered fork-lift trucks are often used so intensively in industry that the CO2 from a single truck is as much as that emitted by eight private cars. Scandinavian project. (Science Daily)
Hudson selectmen OK money for new paver Aug 12, 2009
Selectmen last night agreed to purchase a diesel-powered paver for $33,750 - $6,750 more than what town voters approved to spend earlier this year. During May's annual Town Meeting, residents approved nearly $527,200 for capital improvements, with $27,000 set aside toward a new paver. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Woman killed by Caltrain Monday in Mtn. View Aug 12, 2009
Totally agree with Casey: those heavy diesel powered trains are like reptiles from the past in high populated Peninsula with so many car and pedestrian crossings and buildings nearby. I'm afraid even to imagine what could have happened, if such a train derails while going at 70 MPH.. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Green' cars can create different foreign dependency Aug 12, 2009
Now, the push is on to move from gasoline and diesel powered vehicles to those more green. These vehicles would be powered by a combination of enegry sources battery, solar and internal combustion. (L Observateur, LA)
New Merc tackles rivals Aug 11, 2009
the Jaguar XF. Our COTY award specifically went to the diesel-powered version of the XF, which has since been updated as part of a model overhaul. While Jaguar could supply us with that new diesel or the new V8 for this test, it wouldn't have been an apples-with-apples match-up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Welding prof blazes green trail Aug 8, 2009
Photo by Randy Hoeft ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE welding instructor Sam Colton (from left) talks Monday with students Sprinter Finch, Derek Schmidt and Aaron Fernandez about new diesel-powered welding units purchased by the school. Related Stories/Links. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Charges filed after passenger drives train Aug 6, 2009
Witnesses told authorities that Cabrera, 40, was standing in the aisle instead of driving the 500-ton diesel-powered, double-decker train. Rice said that train didn't have an autopilot function and required someone to be at the controls in the cabin to keep the train from stopping. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Train car of spuds catches fire in Rexburg Jul 30, 2009
Assistant Fire Chief David Davis said the initial investigation indicates that the fire started in a diesel-powered refrigeration unit on the front of the train car. The car was filled with a load of potatoes bound for Pennsylvania, he said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Robotic firefighting team debuts Jul 29, 2009
The robots range from a nimble, stair-climbing reconnaissance unit to a diesel-powered robot with a large claw. The two-year project is funded by Network Rail, the Highways Agency and Transport for London. (BBC News -- Technology)
India launches nuclear submarine Jul 27, 2009
By contrast, India's ageing conventional diesel-powered submarines need to constantly surface to recharge their batteries. Our correspondent says the launching of the Arihant is a clear sign that India is looking to blunt the threat from China which has a major naval presence in the region. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Corps OKs Edgard pump permit Jul 26, 2009
District 1 Councilman Haston Lewis voiced particular frustration over the situation saying that the temporary diesel-powered pumps the parish has been using have been inefficient and prone to breakdowns. He was pleased to hear the news Thursday and hopes that the parish can get the job done as quickly as possible. (L Observateur, LA)
Ready for Rail: Advocates, researchers clash on key issues Jul 26, 2009
According to O Toole, the diesel-powered trains may consume more energy than more-energy efficient cars and planes likely to be developed in the future. O Toole also said the real beneficiaries of passenger rail projects will not be the environment or riders, but the companies that will design and construct the lines and equipment. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Parish receives another grant to help build raw water intake Jul 23, 2009
Savoie said the old structure collapsed near the end of 2006, and the parish has been using a diesel-powered pump to move water from the river to the treatment plant at a cost of about 5,000 a month. St. John Public Information Officer Buddy Boe said the parish solicited bids on the new structure and has selected Boh Bros. (L Observateur, LA)
Can you a'Ford it? Jul 21, 2009
However in diesel-powered terms its main rivals are mostly hatchbacks without the ubiquitous boot it has been bequeathed with ... In price terms, the Ikon fares well with its tag of R153000, making it by far the most affordable diesel-powered four-door sedan on the market. (iAfrica.com)
Letters to the Editor for Thursday, July 16, 2009 Jul 16, 2009
Our health is adversely affected by tobacco smoke, 55-gallon backyard incinerators, Port Allen s diesel-powered generators, petroleum-burning cars and trucks and sugar companies burning cane trash and plastic drip tubing. It s against the law to burn anything that adversely impacts anyone s health. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Do we have cleaner air? Jul 16, 2009
Under the state law, which took effect Feb. 9, diesel-powered vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds are limited to idling for no more than five minutes per hour. Violators face fines of between $150 and $300. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Low carbon plan Jul 16, 2009
Within seconds I was tucked up underneath the high-emitting end of a diesel-powered double-decker bus, stopped in my tracks by congestion, the particulate wind chugging through the holes in my cycle helmet. Half of the journey was a frustrating scoot past serried ranks of stationary buses, vans and cabs - moving faster than them, swallowing their exhaust, forced onto the cobbled Strand central reservation by their blockage of the road surface. (BBC News -- Science)
North Shore shark tours OK, study finds Jul 16, 2009
The team also said the effects of a diesel-powered vessel operating several kilometers offshore appear to trigger a conditioned feeding response from sharks ... The team also said the effects of a diesel-powered vessel operating several kilometers offshore appear to trigger a conditioned feeding response from sharks. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jaguar's all-new XJ luxury four-door flagship Jul 15, 2009
Fuel economy and emissions are also outstanding, with the diesel-powered XJ returning combined economy figures of 40. 1mpg and CO2 emissions of 184g/km. (BusinessWeek)
Grant goal: Engines that burn cleaner Jul 11, 2009
The grant is part of about $156 million in the stimulus package aimed specifically at creating jobs and improving air quality by converting diesel-powered trucks and buses to burn low-sulfur fuel. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, July 11, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
XJ Cat out the bag Jul 11, 2009
Fuel economy and emissions were also a priority, with the diesel-powered XJ emitting just 184g/km. Other technical highlights include air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), Active Differential Control and quick-ratio power steering. (iAfrica.com)
More boats may get to dip in Bear Creek Jul 11, 2009
No gasoline- or diesel-powered engines would be allowed, but the list of legal boats would be expanded to include sailboats, kayaks and canoes in addition to fishing boats if the full authority and the state Environmental Protection Division give their approval. Jackson County residents are pushing for more access to the 505-acre reservoir. (Athens Banner-Herald)
M&M to roll out diesel trucks in US Jul 9, 2009
MUMBAI: Utility and tractor major Mahindra dra is stepping up plans to launch diesel-powered pick-up trucks in the US, even as global carmakers such as Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Ford have put similar pick-up launches in the US, on hold ... By December 2009, Ms to launch the diesel-powered two-door and four-door pick-up trucks ... As the companys diesel-powered pick-ups had slow sales in South Africa, where they were launched in 2006. (India Times)
Advocates call for 220 mph Midwest train service Jul 1, 2009
Under the proposal, electric-powered trains would zoom the nearly 300 miles between Chicago and St. Louis at up to 220 mph - more than 100 mph faster than diesel-powered trains under a comparatively modest plan already advocated by eight Midwestern governors. Trains reaching close to 220 mph are thus far unheard of, though a California proposal seeking to build 800 miles of service along its coast also foresees trains approaching that speed. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Citroen's bubble car Jul 1, 2009
The new Citroen C3 promises to be one of the greenest cars on the market, with diesel-powered variants emitting less than 100 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per km, compared with 251g/km for Australia s top-selling car, the Commodore. The only car on the Australian market to emit less CO2 is the upcoming third generation Toyota Prius, due in dealerships in early July 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Clean Diesel is Coming to U.S. Jul 1, 2009
It is introducing diesel-powered versions of the Q7 SUV and A3 compact this year. In Europe, diesel accounts for almost half of new car sales, as European Union countries tax regular gas more than diesel to encourage people to opt for diesel, which gets about 20% to 35% better fuel economy. (BusinessWeek)
Airports seek energy-saving proposals Jun 30, 2009
Another green project in the works for the authority is a micro-refinery program to make biodiesel for use in airport and related diesel-powered vehicles. Reader Comments. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Naval overhaul slides off Russias agenda Jun 26, 2009
It currently has one permanent diesel-powered sub, the Alrosa, which is undergoing repairs; a painful situation for officers that recall around 40 submarines stationed in the Black Sea fleet in the Soviet period. Economic issues challenge naval ambition A series of setbacks has shaken the navy and the plans to carry out the reform program successfully. (Asia Times Online)
Autos: VW adds V-6 TDI to the Touareg Jun 26, 2009
The base retail price makes it the lowest-priced German diesel-powered SUV in the United States. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV with 210-horsepower, turbocharged diesel V-6 starts at $49,475, while the 2009 BMW X5 with 265-horsepower, turbocharged diesel starts at 52,025. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Owe my soul to the company store Jun 25, 2009
Pierce initially had a diesel-powered electric plant, later converted to gas. The town had a four-room school two grades per classroom and eventually added a fifth classroom for ninth-graders. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Coming to an Ex–Car Dealer Near You: Pickups from India Jun 24, 2009
But U.S. consumers have in the past shunned diesel-powered vehicles, and it's unclear whether the Mahindra trucks will have a clear advantage when it comes to sticker price. Mahindra says the price, which analysts expect to be about $20,000, will be divulged closer to the December launch date. (Time.com)
Trucking firms edgy over rising diesel prices Jun 23, 2009
Recently, the nationwide average diesel price fell below that of gasoline for the first time in nearly two years as global economic headwinds gutted demand for goods moved by diesel-powered trucks, ships and trains and manufacturing activity declined. But diesel prices in recent weeks have been rising again with crude's rally to $70 a barrel, though Monday oil fell $2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Farmers Mobile Command Center Claims Bus to Visit Kansas Insurance Department Thursday, June 25, 2009 Jun 23, 2009
The MCC is the only diesel powered bus in the Insurance industry with built-in data satellite on top to service customers. It is also equipped with various advanced technology such as built-in GPS navigation, security / safety system, noise-reduction generator, and in-motion satellite TV which allows MCC personnel to track inclement weather events and urgent news reports when all other forms of communication are unavailable due to catastrophic events. (PR Newswire)
A group of Jeeps sits in front of Duvall Automotive on Highway 441 in Clayton. In May, Chrysler announced its decision to end its agreement with 789 dealerships across the nation, cutting 25 percent of its dealerships. Duvall was one of the dealerships to receive the notification. Jun 19, 2009
"Of the 13 Chrysler dealerships in Georgia, three had gone bankrupt, he said. In a May 14 letter from Chrysler, he learned Chrysler was not renewing his dealership agreement. The action was set to take place by June 9. Since, the Duvall Chrysler dealership has been that in name only. Currently, Duvall has 31 vehicles left that would have previously been sold under that agreement.Duvall will continue to sell the inventory he has, but once that batch is gone, he won't be able to purchase more... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
What Fiat Could Do for Chrysler (and Vice Versa) Jun 19, 2009
Chrysler buys diesel engines for vehicles it sells in Europe, but it withdrew a diesel-powered Jeep Liberty from the U.S. market last year because the European-made engine didn't seem to meet the expectations of American consumers. Also, Chrysler needs a new diesel engine for export markets in Latin America and the Middle East. (Time.com)
World Bank gives Nigeria $600m for power Jun 18, 2009
1 billion for the procurement of 25C25EMPD diesel-powered locomotives for the reactivation of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Tomhodet said the new credit comprises $200 million in IDA credits to assist in network investments and technical assistance to improve electricity supply and another $400 million in Partial Risk Guarantees (PRGs) in support of domestic gas market development. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Jun 16, 2009
If you're considering buying a hybrid vehicle such as the new Toyota () Prius or Honda () Insight, be sure to check out Volkswagen's () new diesel-powered '09 Jetta TDI before signing on the dotted line ... But diesel-powered cars are an attractive alternative to gas-electric hybrids now that they can meet emissions standards in all 50 states. (BusinessWeek)
Spain's Gene, Peugeot win 24 Hours of Le Mans Jun 16, 2009
The diesel-powered Peugeot No. 9 was one of the few cars to enjoy a trouble-free run in the world's most famous endurance race. "To win such a race is the nicest thing I've enjoyed in my life," Gene said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 BMW 335d Jun 16, 2009
The "d" indicates that it is diesel-powered, and the 3-liter twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine under the hood is rated at 23 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. That s nearly 30 percent better highway mileage than a gasoline-powered 328i, and 40 percent more than the sportier 335i. (Fox News)
Eritrea: Water on Their Minds Jun 16, 2009
Water for daily use is pumped out of wells by diesel-powered generators, but Eritrea imports all its fuel, making diesel an expensive option. A few years ago the government helped the village set up a solar-powered generator, "But there are days when the clouds cover the sun," said Osman. (allAfrica.com)
Speedtv.com To Stream Part Of Le Mans 24 Hours Jun 5, 2009
com auto racing editor Marshall Pruett will fly to Germany to have an in-depth look at Audi's new diesel-powered R15, the team's preparation for the endurance race and a tour of the Audi Tradition museum. The feature will also get behind the scenes of Audi's 1999 developmental year; the only contest in the past decade when Audi didn't grab overall honors. (Multichannel News)
Lightweight Wings For A High-flying Kite Jun 4, 2009
Ultra light wing structures for kites are not just attractive for sport and hobby users but are also of interest to engineers, for example in applications such as towing kites which take advantage of wind energy to provide additional propulsion for diesel powered freighters, pulling them across the oceans. In this case the kites are intended to help shipping concerns to reduce their high fuels costs. (Science Daily)
GM, Chrysler Defend Slashing Dealerships Jun 4, 2009
Tell me why VW can make a diesel-powered hybrid Golf that gets 69 miles per gallon in Europe, but that they can't bring it to the US.. A friend's father tried to import a Mini years ago that got over 70 mpg, but was told the "wheelbase was too small" to import it into the US.. (CBS News)
* World Business Quick Take Jun 4, 2009
A hybrid excavator uses an average of 25 percent less fuel than a conventional diesel-powered model, he said. This story has been viewed 216 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
UPS grows green fleet with liquid propane Jun 1, 2009
The cost of manufacturing the liquid propane vehicles is 14 per cent higher than diesel-powered trucks and 25 per cent higher than conventional gasoline trucks. However, the use of propane fuel can extend engine life, reduce the need for frequent servicing and is also 47 per cent more cost effective than diesel. (Canada Newswire)
