Focus wants VW throne Oct 28, 2009
Due to upcoming EU emissions regulations, diesel engines will become increasingly expensive, and as such Ford is working on a number of three-cylinder engines that are "much smaller than 1.6 litres". Ford hopes that these small-capacity engines will offer the same performance and fuel economy as a small diesel. (iAfrica.com)
CHAT TRANSCRIPT: James Healey answers your questions Oct 24, 2009
Today's diesel engines aren't noisy or clattery, don't smoke and don't really require you to change how you drive ... I'm one who believes in the future of diesel engines here in America. (USA Today -- Money)
Who Will Be the Green VC Giant? Oct 24, 2009
for instance, makes light, powerful diesel engines. Kleiner is making similar investments. (BusinessWeek)
50-mph warships being tested by Navy Oct 23, 2009
Both versions of the Littoral Combat Ship use powerful diesel engines, as well as gas turbines for extra speed. They use steerable waterjets instead of propellers and rudders and have shallower drafts than conventional warships, letting them zoom close to shore. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Great Lakes emissions proposal stirs waters Oct 23, 2009
Out of a U.S. fleet of 65, he predicted that 13 steamships with 429 mariners would be scrapped and that 13 ships with old diesel engines might face premature retirement. 1. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Vietnam-era marauder comes off maritime scrap heap Oct 22, 2009
The money comes from the Florida Historic Preservation and the Office of Veterans Affairs and is being used to contract a master boat builder from St. Augustine to supervise the restoration project, purchase mahogany, other building materials and three diesel engines at $75,000 each ... One day, perhaps a year-and-a-half from now, the boat's two 6,300 horse power diesel engines will roar again. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Report: Birmingham's pollution worst in South Oct 21, 2009
SELC offered seven solutions for improving air quality, including cutting soot pollution from heavy-duty diesel engines. It also suggested strictly limiting nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions from the three coal-fired power plants, developing a long-term transportation plan to boost mass transit and ensuring that Alabama Power installs and fully utilizes required pollution controls. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Billionaire Pickens focusing on natural gas Oct 20, 2009
5 million 18-wheelers ran on natural gas engines instead of diesel engines, he said, "That would cut your imports by 2.5 million barrels a day." That's half of what the United States imports from OPEC.. Mr. Pickens said he came up with the Pickens Plan in response to the lack of clear talk about energy during last year's presidential campaign. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
When railroads ruled the S.F. waterfront Oct 19, 2009
By then it had modern diesel engines. And a substantial deficit. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Federal funds may help Auburn Biodiesel Oct 16, 2009
The distribution of large-volume biodiesel would benefit the shipping industry that relies almost entirely on diesel engines. The huge part goes to the farm community, Colegrove said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The car that uses urine to save the planet... Oct 15, 2009
Europe has been into the upside of high performance diesel engines, particulate filters etc for decades, Australia is obviously a little behind the times (as is the US), still buried in last century's mentality of more power is better (just like the US), and old technology but large capacity engines (The "Aussie" Holden and it's Corvette engines etc). Craiglm68 | Singapore - October 14, 2009, 1:09PM. (The Drudge Report)
Follow rules or pay price Oct 13, 2009
Andrew just finished switching diesel engines on almost three dozen massive water pumps to clean-running electric motors. He hasn't burned almond prunings for years; he grinds them up instead. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Piaggio to launch Vespa scooters by March 2010 Oct 10, 2009
He, however, said the Baramati plant will begin production by March 2010, and it will make 1,000cc and 1,200cc diesel engines for its commercial vehicles and 100cc petrol engines for two-wheeler. Since the Baramati unit will be a global engine hub, it will cater to domestic demand as well as the global needs of the parent company. (India Times)
GM agrees Chinese sale of Hummer Oct 10, 2009
The company also said it would be focusing on improving efficiency, including the introduction of diesel engines. "We are excited about some of the initiatives already underway at Hummer that we believe our investment will be able to accelerate, particularly related to the creation of the next generation of more fuel efficient vehicles to meet not only future regulations but also customer expectations," said Yang Yi, chief executive of Tengzhong. (BBC News -- Americas)
Big steps for USTAR Oct 9, 2009
Wood explained that he and his team members will try to produce algae on a large enough scale to run diesel engines, which will be kept in the facility for testing. Since 2007, the USTAR team has investigated what types of algae will work best for the project. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
High-Class Hybrid Oct 9, 2009
Despite the widening use of the fuel German imports these days - Mercedes-Benz currently has four vehicles with diesel engines in its own lineup - and pump prices on par with gasoline, the U.S. still hasn't gotten over the oil-burning hump the way people in the old countries have. The good news is, we're not missing out on much. (Fox News)
Cummins to rehire 270 production workers Oct 8, 2009
Engine maker will hire about 270 production employees who had been laid off or transferred to other Cummins facilities over the past year as it works to meet an increase in orders for turbo diesel engines for 2010 Dodge Ram pickups. The 6. (Louisville Business First, KY)
•Cummins temporarily recalling 270 workers Oct 8, 2009
7-liter diesel engines. More demand from Chrysler will result in Cummins adding a second production shift temporarily, beginning Oct. 19. (The Daily Journal)
Mazda Gains Most in Two Months on Share Sale Plan, New Earnings Forecast Oct 6, 2009
The carmaker has said it will boost fuel efficiency by 30 percent on average by 2015 from 2008 levels by introducing new gasoline and diesel engines. The company expects a second straight annual loss after the global recession cut automobile demand and a stronger yen reduced revenue from overseas sales. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Clouds of soot melting glaciers in Himalayas and Tibetan plateau Oct 6, 2009
According to a report in the Guardian, the results of the research, to be announced this month in Kashmir, show for the first time that clouds of soot - made up of tiny particles of "black carbon" emitted from old diesel engines and from cooking with wood, crop waste or cow dung - are "unequivocally having an impact on glacial melting" in the Himalayas ... Controlling traffic in the Himalayan region should help ease the harm done by emissions from diesel engines. (India Times, India)
CWU scientist taking on global issue Oct 6, 2009
Johansen, an associate chemistry professor at Central Washington University, returned in August from a year-long sabbatical in Munich, Germany, where she studied soot emitted from combustion sources, which in Germany, means diesel engines. We don t have the same extent of the problem, but it is still emitted from power plants, Johansen said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
MHI Markets World's First Engine/Battery Hybrid Forklift Trucks Oct 5, 2009
By integrating a lithium-ion secondary battery developed in-house and high-efficiency motors with small-size, low-exhaust- emission diesel engines that comply with new emission regulations, the company has realized outstanding environment-friendly, fuel-efficient performance: approximately 39% greater fuel efficiency than the company's pre-existing models. Initially the GRENDiA EX Hybrid will be available only in the domestic market. (JCN Network, Japan)
Rlys to engage consultant for locomotive unit Oct 3, 2009
This perhaps also explains the choice of Dankuni as the site for a component manufacturing facility for diesel engines. Dankuni is also a key location since it connects the Eastern Railway with South Eastern Railway through a link line. (India Times)
BMW turns to diesel cars to rev up sales Oct 2, 2009
BMW said the current Euro 2 standard of diesel in the country, although not perfect for its diesel engines, would not harm its performance and reliability. All four diesel models will be available at BMW Malaysias 14 showrooms nationwide from this weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A Short Introduction to Oil Prices and Oil Inventories Oct 2, 2009
Diesel engines are already high compression/high thermal efficiency----and achieve their efficiency in both stop and go city, and over the road driving(unlike hybrids that achieve most of the efficiency gain increase in city, not OTR) That is because the compression ratio for diesels is typically 16:1 vs. 9:1 for gasoline ... "--------- Yes. You are right. The limiting factor is the octane rating of the fuel, not the ignition system. In the case of Flex Fuel engines-----they do run on both... (Energy Pulse, CO)
HOT: SMALL COMPANY BACKED BY GORE GETS $500M FED LOAN... Sep 26, 2009
Mr. Coletti's company -- which makes diesel engines and is still waiting to hear from the Department on a separate loan application to help it build a manufacturing facility -- isn't without politically well-connected patrons, either. Its major investor is Vinod Khosla, himself a former Kleiner Perkins partner who has donated to campaigns. (The Drudge Report)
Road to fewer emissions paved with challenges, opportunities Sep 24, 2009
On Jan. 1, new emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines take effect. New engines built after that day must, by law, release virtually no emissions, the final step of a decades-long process to cut the number of pollutants released by trucks. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Working to reduce small-engine emissions Sep 23, 2009
During the last several years the EPA has tightened emission standards for everything from traditional automobile engines to heavy-duty diesel engines, said Cathy Milbourn, an agency spokeswoman in Washington, D.C.. "As those sources of emissions are reduced, these smaller engines . . . become a larger source of emissions," Milbourn said. (AZCentral -- Business)
- Imperial County faces fresher air, smoother roads 0 Sep 23, 2009
However, the APCD could also reduce emissions by replacing diesel engines or cover the roads in recrushed asphalt, which, while not being as good as pavement, would be better than gravel. The money was given to mitigate future impacts of construction, which will start in June, said Laura McDonald, special projects director for SDG/> It s kind of our commitment to the communities that will be impacted, she said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Cat sees stabilizing sales through dealer data Sep 22, 2009
(Reuters) said on Monday that dealer sales of its heavy equipment, diesel engines and gas turbines continued to be weak in August though many markets showed signs of stabilization. The world's largest maker of earth-moving equipment said worldwide dealer sales of those machines fell 49 percent in the three months that ended Aug. 31, unchanged from the three months that ended July 31, as modestly better sales in the developed world offset modestly worse results in developing regions. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Spotsy's 'green' buses could be greener still Sep 18, 2009
Diesel engines can be converted fairly easily, and the conversion is not too expensive. The last time I checked, it was about $6,000 per vehicle. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Glendale company cooks up alternative to fuel Sep 18, 2009
Green Dining Network ships the pure product to a partner west of Buckeye, Amereco Arizona LLC, where it is turned into biodiesel, a fuel that vehicles with diesel engines, such as semitrucks, can use. Biodiesel is considered a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum and is growing in demand. (AZCentral -- Business)
* Why cutting carbon dioxide emissions will not be enough Sep 17, 2009
Consider black carbon, a component of the soot emissions from diesel engines and the inefficient burning of biomass cooking stoves that is linked to between 1. 6 million and 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Valeo Offers Hybrid Solutions for All Sep 15, 2009
The Valeo system for mild hybrid vehicles is compatible with both gasoline and diesel engines, and will be launched in 2013. Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks. (PR Newswire)
Man who disappeared in Intracoastal off Palm Beach was trying to free net, friends say Sep 14, 2009
Reinosa fought tears as he spoke alongside the causeway, over the din of helicopters and the diesel engines of fire trucks. It was his net that Morales had gone down to free. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Little Fireboat That Could Sep 14, 2009
"I'm standing surrounded by five big, powerful diesel engines," DuLong told Braver. "I love that!". (CBS News)
Steam Engines Focus Of Iowa Tractor Show Sep 13, 2009
SHELBY COUNTY, Iowa -- Antique tractors powered by steam engines will be on display this weekend in Iowa, giving a glimpse back in time of how things were done before diesel engines ... The invention of diesel engines essentially forced them into extinction, at least on a mass industry scale. (7 KETV Omaha)
Asking prices for Madoff's properties top $8.5M Sep 11, 2009
Madoff's yacht, named Bull, is a 55-foot 1969 Rybovich that has been completely refitted, from brand-new twin Man Diesel engines to all-new electronics. It lacks many of the ostentatious touches found on more modern ships, said Bill O'Dell, operations manager for National Maritime Services, which is handling the auction for National Liquidators. (USA Today -- Money)
Idle threat? New law requires drivers to turn off car engines near schools Sep 10, 2009
Other exemptions for idling include when the physical configuration of a school requires a queue of vehicles for the sequential discharge or pickup of students such as at at the Franklin School and for those who have turbo-charged diesel engines that require cool down or warm up. Lyle noted that a state law already on the books limits most engine idling from anywhere to five minutes or less. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Penthouse for Sale Sep 10, 2009
Madoff's yacht, named "Bull," is a 55-foot 1969 Rybovich that has been completely refitted, from brand-new twin Man Diesel engines to all-new electronics. It lacks many of the ostentatious touches found on more modern ships, said Bill O'Dell, operations manager for National Maritime Services Inc., which is handling the auction for National Liquidators. (Fox News)
Concord plant lands contract Sep 9, 2009
Illinois-based Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce commercial and military trucks, diesel engines, buses and recreational vehicles. Most Read Stories. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
All Americans will suffer from liberal initiatives on environment Sep 9, 2009
Many of our cars could be powered by small diesel engines giving 45 miles per gallon with plenty of pep. Diesel fuel is cheaper to produce than gasoline, though you wouldn't know it at the gas pump. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Generations-old tradition continues at auction barn Sep 6, 2009
At other auction barns throughout the country, many of which have been enveloped as cities have grown around them, sale day means the rumble of diesel engines as loaded semis jockey for position at the chutes to off-load their cargo. In Harrison, where the auction barn still sits on the edge of town, between 90 percent and 95 percent of cattle arrive the old-fashioned way -- on hoof. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local initiatives get Clean Diesel grants Sep 5, 2009
9 million allocated to Ohio for the Columbus school district to replace diesel engines in six school buses with hybrid engines ... The Ohio grants will allow public and private fleets to retrofit, refurbish or replace diesel engines in 290 school buses and heavy-duty highway and locomotive engines. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Tackling wider air pollution would speed climate action: UN Sep 5, 2009
But countries could also take individual action to control air pollution from inefficient burning of wood, coal, diesel engines, methane emissions from agriculture and by tackling deforestation, officials underlined. "There remains some scientific uncertainty about some of these pollutants' precise contribution to global warming," Steiner acknowledged. (Yahoo! Asia News)
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Ford claims the new engine also lowers carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 15% compared to the conventional petrol and diesel engines and will help the company meet future emission norms ... 4 Duratorq diesel engines currently strapped in its Ikon and Fiesta sedan besides the Fusion hatchback. (India Times)
Greene company gets $32K from stimulus Sep 4, 2009
She added that with these resources, the Ohio Department of Development will be able to work with both private and public fleets to retrofit, repower, or replace about 290 school buses and heavy duty highway and locomotive diesel engines. Other recipients include. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Blended green fuel in Capital by next year Sep 4, 2009
CNG, on the other hand, found many early converters as existing petrol and diesel engines could be modified to run alternately on the gas-based fuel. Hydrogen is a freedom fuel that holds the promise to provide clean, reliable and sustainable energy supply for meeting the growing energy needs of transportation. (India Times)
Cold comfort Sep 2, 2009
While diesel traditionally hasn't had a great image, modern turbo-diesel engines are efficient and miserly ... The downside is more noxious emissions from diesel engines and other negatives, such as getting hands dirty when refuelling ... We'll also look at the pros and cons of more common turbo-diesel engines compared with the petrol-powered hybrid alternative. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Vancouver lets cruise ships plug in Sep 2, 2009
That lets the crew cut the diesel engines while they're docked and helps clear the air of emissions. Vancouver is a popular starting point for cruises into Alaska waters. (Anchorage Daily News)
Louisville gets grant to cut pollution Sep 1, 2009
has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to help companies convert their old diesel vehicles into clean-running diesel engines, thus helping to reduce pollution. The money, drawn from funds allocated to the by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is to be used to create a fund that will give low-interest loans to Louisville companies. (Louisville Business First, KY)
BMW MD optimistic on Malaysia's economy Aug 31, 2009
Briscoe said about 60% of cars sold in Europe were equipped with diesel engines. The high sulphur content in Malaysian diesel fuel has hindered performance and deterred many car companies from introducing diesel-powered vehicles. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Huge crowd vents high-speed rail woes Aug 29, 2009
If you could imagine a scenario in which the bells and whistles went away, the diesel engines were replaced with electric ones, and all the backups at grade crossings were eliminated, don't you think that your property values might actually go up instead of down. Posted by Bob M., a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, 12 hours ago. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Chrysler sues Daimler over key vehicle parts Aug 27, 2009
The lawsuit revolves around dispute over payments for diesel engines supplied by Daimler. Chrysler accused Daimler of using the dispute as a basis for refusing to sign deliveries of steering columns and torque converters. (MSNBC -- Business)
Schools will buy 'green' buses with stimulus funds Aug 27, 2009
It is estimated that these new vehicles will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 78,000 tons compared to traditional diesel engines. The grant will also create or retain 149 jobs, according to the stimulus funding application. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Chrysler sues Daimler for withholding engines, parts Aug 27, 2009
By Greg Gardner, Detroit Free Press is asking a bankruptcy judge to force Daimler to ship Chrysler diesel engines and other key parts it has refused to deliver, threatening the launch of several Chrysler vehicles. The Detroit automaker, in a lawsuit filed last week, also asked U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez to decide whether Chrysler must pay Daimler a higher price for the engines if it buys fewer than Daimler expected to make. (USA Today -- Money)
Valley expects to get delay for ozone cleanup Aug 27, 2009
Farms make advances 2002: Dirty diesel engines are largely unregulated on farms ... Diesel engines are the largest source of nitrogen oxides, a primary building block of ozone. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cummins has a long history in Lake Mills Aug 26, 2009
The company had two plants in Lake Mills: The South Plant produced pin-on filters for larger diesel engines. The North Plant manufactured cartridge-style filters for the mining industry. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Cummins layoffs stun Lake Mills Aug 26, 2009
The South Plant produces pin-on filters for larger diesel engines and the North Plant manufactures cartridge-style filters for the mining industry. It feels like you ve been stabbed in the back, moving it to Mexico, Harang said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Heavy Truck Technician ? Diesel Technician Aug 25, 2009
1 year experience working on heavy trucks and diesel engines. 1 year experience working with diagnostic equipment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
MISCOR Group Reports Second Quarter Results Aug 22, 2009
-based MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTC BB: MIGL) provides electrical and mechanical solutions to industrial, commercial and institutional customers through three segments: Industrial Services, consisting of the Company's maintenance and repair services to several industries including electric motor and wind power and repairing, manufacturing, and remanufacturing industrial lifting magnets for the steel and scrap industries, Construction and Engineering Services, consisting of MISCOR's electrical and... (PR Newswire)
Review: 2010 Lexus HS 250h Aug 19, 2009
They'll either be powered by diesel engines the main approach being taken by BMW (), Audi, and Mercedes () or, like the HS 250h, by hybrid gasoline/electric power. Otherwise, they'll have all the comforts and advanced technology typical of traditional luxury cars. (BusinessWeek)
Groups meeting to stretch dollars Aug 17, 2009
" Then when the county and Illini parted ways, EMTs and paramedics were banished to the ambulance garage with no sleeping quarters or any facilities at all to speak off. "We slept in the ambulance garage and had the fumes from the diesel engines and it was cold when they raised the doors to take the ambulances out," Kendall said. "It was pretty awful. " County board members were aware of the conditions and discussed several options but never took any action. After a number of years in the... (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Air pollution kills 380000 a yr Aug 16, 2009
Exhaust from diesel engines, sulfur from coal-fired power plants, and desert dust swirl into an insidious cocktail of tiny particles that can spend weeks airborne ... Diesel engines emit both black carbon, which absorbs sunlight and warms the atmosphere and microparticles. (India Times)
JD 2720 Tractor (2) Aug 16, 2009
5 hp (2720 model) EPA Tier II-compliant Yanmar diesel engines, standard Four-wheel Drive, best-in-class mower decks, and a variety of attachments. The model 2720 has high power-to-weight ratio and provides premium features such as folding ROPS, standard cruise control, mid-PTO, OnRamp Mid-Mower Decks and Steering Brakes. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
