News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Diesel

Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Mar 15, 2016

Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading

The New MINI One D Clubman

Mar 12, 2016

HORSHAM, England - March 11, 2016: Following the successful UK market launch of the MINI Clubman in October 2015, and the recent announcement of the MINI Clubman ALL4, MINI UK is adding a new model to the range – the MINI One D Clubman. Retaining the high specification offered across the MINI Clubman range, includ ... Continue reading

Volkswagen America CEO Steps Down Amid Continuing Emissions Scandal +VIDEO

Mar 10, 2016

HERDON, VA - March 9, 2016: Volkswagen Group of America has announced the departure of Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Through mutual agreement with Volkswagen AG, Horn will be leaving to pursue other opportunities effective immediately. On an interim basis, Hinrich J. Woebcken, who was re ... Continue reading

U.S. Judge To VW "Times Up"

Feb 28, 2016

Washington DC February 24, 2016; David Shepardson writing for Reuters reported that a federal judge turned up the heat on Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday, setting a March deadline for the German automaker to state whether it has found an emissions fix for 600,000 diesel vehicles that is acceptable to U.S. regulat ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuel Standard Program Under Review of Senate Committee

Feb 25, 2016

Supporters and opponents both spoke out at an oversight hearing yesterday. ​WASHINGTON February 25, 2016; NACS Online reported that yesterday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Witnesses included: EPA Acting Administrator Jane ... Continue reading

225 Diesel Cars Sold In USA January - Diesel Sales Feel the Pain of VW Emissions Scandal

Feb 22, 2016

Fewer than 225 diesel cars were sold in January, a sharp decline from the 4,448 units sold a year ago. ​NEW YORK February 22, 2016 – Although uncertainty followed the heels of Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal as to how it would impact overall vehicle sales, the verdict appears to be out. The Wall S ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce and China Yuchai to Jointly Produce MTU Engines

Feb 19, 2016

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany and SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2016 -- MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH ("MTU"), a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, and China Yuchai International Limited's main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Ltd. ("GYMCL"), have today signed an agreement to set up a 50/50 joint venture for th ... Continue reading

For transportation fuels, the Gulf Coast produces, the East Coast consumes

Feb 19, 2016

s Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, PADDs 1 and 3 Transportation Fuels Markets Study Note: PADDs are Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts Movement of transportation fuels (motor gasoline, distillates, and jet fuel) between the U.S. Gulf Coast and East Coast regions represents the largest movemen ... Continue reading

Fiat Chrysler America on Real Driving Emissions

Feb 2, 2016

LONDON, February 2, 2016 -- In the past several months the issue of diesel emissions has been the subject of a great deal of attention, particularly in Europe, where diesel is quite common. In response to these events, FCA has conducted a thorough internal review of the application of this technology in its vehicles an ... Continue reading

Clean Diesel Buses to Power Maryland's Transit Future

Jan 29, 2016

The Maryland Transit Administration is now in line to receive almost $100 million to invest in 172 advanced clean diesel buses after receiving approval by the state's spending board on Wednesday. The Baltimore Business Journal reported the new clean diesel buses will replace older vehicles – some which have been s ... Continue reading

Diesel Car -- Used Car of The Year Awards 2016

Jan 21, 2016

DS 3 wins Diesel Car Used Car of the Year 2016 British-built Honda CR-V wins best 4x4 Ford wins two categories Toyota Prius grabs best Eco Car 2016 award Skoda Yeti and Octavia vRS both win accolades LONDON -- January 21, 2016: Just days after the announcement that 2015 was another great year for new car registrations, ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Likely to Buy Back 115,000 TDI Cars in U.S.

Jan 7, 2016

Washington DC January 7, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen AG assumes it will have to buy back about 115,000 cars in the United States as a result of the emissions scandal, reports CNBC. Without citing its sources, Germany's daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung said the company expected it would have to either ... Continue reading

United States Files Complaint Against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations

Jan 4, 2016

WASHINGTON January 4, 2016; The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, today filed a civil complaint in federal court in Detroit, Michigan against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC, Porsche AG, a ... Continue reading

Liter Of Diesel Falls Below 1 Euro In France

Dec 29, 2015

PARIS December 29, 2015; The AP reported that the price of diesel in France has slipped below 1 euro a liter for the first time since 2009 — at the height of the financial crisis. The price drop crosses a symbolic barrier that is likely to complicate government efforts to encourage cleaner transportation. Accordin ... Continue reading

SEMA NEWS: 2017 Ford F-150 3.0 V6 Diesel

Dec 23, 2015

2017 Ford F-150 3.0 V6 Diesel ... Continue reading