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 2009 was trying year for biofuels (Iowa Farmer)DES MOINES -- Iowa’s ethanol and biodiesel producers would rather forget 2009, but they say 2010 looks like a better year, and they stress the biofuels industry continues to boost Iowa’s economy. Posted on 9 February 2010 | 2:29 am Biofuel proposals garner mixed reviews (Iowa Farmer)DES MOINES -- Iowa’s ethanol and biodiesel producers made it clear they support state fuel standards during this past week’s Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. Posted on 9 February 2010 | 2:29 am Researchers employ E. coli bacteria to make biodiesel (cnet.com.au)Biofuel start-up LS9 and California researchers have achieved a breakthrough in converting non-food biomass into biodiesel using a genetically modified form of E. coli bacteria. Posted on 9 February 2010 | 1:33 am Iowa senator trying to extend fuel tax credit (Keokuk Daily Gate City)FORT MADISON –– The Environmental Protection Agency last week issued its final rule for implementation of the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard. It sets a long-term goal of producing 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel by 2022. The fuels include ethanol, advanced biofuels and biodiesel. Posted on 8 February 2010 | 5:12 pm East Tennessee's First Biodiesel Plant Scheduled for Auction on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn.----Maas Companies of Rochester, MN will auction the 5 million gallon-per-year Nu-Energie biodiesel plant on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. on-site at 914 Phipps Bend Road, Surgoinsville, TN, in the Phipps Bend Industrial Park. Posted on 8 February 2010 | 4:02 pm GM Announces Support for B20 at National Biodiesel Conference (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)GRAPEVINE, Texas , Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, General Motors told biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference that the company's 2011 model year Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines will be fully compatible with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20). Â The company made the announcement, which covers all 2011 GM heavy-duty products including Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra ... Posted on 8 February 2010 | 1:27 pm GM's new heavy trucks to run on biodiesel blend (INO News)(AP:NEW YORK) General Motors said Monday its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will be capable of running on a biodiesel blend fuel. The pickups will run on B20 fuel, which is a mix of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent conventional diesel. Posted on 8 February 2010 | 12:42 pm GM's new heavy trucks to run on biodiesel blend (AP via Yahoo! Finance)General Motors said Monday its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will be capable of running on a biodiesel blend fuel. Posted on 8 February 2010 | 12:24 pm National Biodiesel Conference and Expo (Fast Company Magazine)So many things suffered in 2009 -- and you can add biodiesel to the list. Oil prices sank, taking biodiesel demand down with it; the EPA was late drafting its renewable-fuels standard, delaying federal mandates that were supposed to help biodiesel gain a foothold in the market; and the EU, the U.S. biodiesel industry's largest market, imposed tariffs on American biodiesel. And yet the tone at ... Posted on 7 February 2010 | 8:29 am Clarksville Buys Biodiesel Processing System (WSMV Nashville)The city of Clarksville just purchased a new biodiesel processing system, and it's being housed at the wastewater treatment plant. Posted on 5 February 2010 | 12:44 pm |
Diesel Cars Available Following is a list of almost all of the new and used Diesel vehicles currently available in the United States. By determining the type of vehicles available, you can better conduct an internet search for your next biofueled rig! Our list is growing thanks to folks like you. Please contact us if you here about any new diesel vehicles available in the states. Thanks NEW CARS: VOLKS WAGON (TDI) VW Touareg with V10 TDI Jetta sedan and wagon Golf New Beetle LANDROVER Land Rover LR3 (2005 model) MERCEDES No longer sells a diesel in the US; but Mercedes-Benz has said it will offer a diesel-powered version of its 2004 model E Class sedans on the US market SUVs Jeep Liberty CRD (2005 model) Hummer H1 Saab 9-7X, a diesel SUV due out this fall. Mercedes M Class (2006 in USA) Ford Excursion Chevrolet Suburban diesel discontinued in 1999 USED CARS from most available to least available (more or less) VOLKS WAGON (TDI) Jetta New Beetle Golf MID-90s Passat Pickup Vanagon MERCEDES DIESELS '81 to '85: (Sedans and wagons) 300D SD SDL Earlier: 300D 240D The 300s were 5-cylinder, later models have turbo, the 240s all 4-cylinder non-turbo. Later: '87 300TD wagon, 6-cylinder '87 300SD (big body) sedan, 190D, 6-cylinder non-turbo 4-cylinder - later models may have turbo 1990's: 300D sedans 300TD wagons went back to a 5-cylinder turbo 300SD still had the 6-cylinder 350 Unimog truck VOLKS WAGON non-TDI turbos and non-turbos Jetta Golf Rabbit Quantum Dasher Pickup Vanagon First diesel Rabbits from around 1979 OTHERS Audi 5000 diesel 1979-83 BMW diesels: 524TD 528TD, 1984-1985, 6-cylinder. Rare. The same engine was used in the mid-'80s Lincoln Continental Town Car also rare. Volvo diesel car 5-cylinder non-turbo and turbo Peugeot diesels: The turbodiesel in the 505 sedans and wagons is a good engine, rare. The non-turbo in the 504 was pokey, rare Nissan Camry Nissan Sentra Nissan pickup (4x4 turbo diesel) Isuzu Imark car 1.8 liter Isuzu PUP pickup truck 2.2liter non-turbo and turbo Toyota Pickup Toyota Camry Mazda Pickup truck 1984 B2200 Mazda 626 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Pickup truck General Motors The infamous Oldsmobile diesel engines made by General Motors from1978-1985 The V8 5.7 liter was fitted to Oldsmobile sedans, Cadillacs and Chevrolets, and some pick-ups. The V6 4.3 liter came in small front wheel drive vehicles, e.g. Cutlass Calais Chevrolet car (3.5L) Chevrolet trucks (6.2L-6.5L, Duramax diesel) Chevrolet LUV (Isuzu pickup) Chevrolet Chevette (1.8 liter Isuzu diesel engine) Ford Powerstroke diesel, from 1997 ? direct-injection, electronic controls, in pickups, vans, the Expedition, and the Excursion Pre-1997: Ford/Navistar 7.3L V8, preceded by the Ford/Navistar 6.9L V8, both indirect injection. Ford Topaz (Mazda diesel) Dodge trucks (Cummings diesel) SUVs Chevrolet Suburban 6.2 and 6.5 GM diesel International Scout Stock Nissan diesel motor Isuzu Trooper 2.2 liter non-turbo and turbo Toyota Land Cruisers imported from Canada. Chrysler Jeep (diesels brought in from Canada) Pre-74 Land Rovers, 4 cyl. 2.5 non-turbo diesel COMING SOON GM will be bringing out a V6 version of the Duramax for smaller vehicles (smaller than current 3/4-ton truck) Ford V6 4.5-liter "baby Powerstroke" found in F-150 pickups, Expeditions and E-150 vans, by 2005 these could end up in SUVs Ford is planning a clean-running diesel for the Ford Focus car. Detroit Diesel "Delta" V6 diesel - common-rail, direct injection - to be installed in SUVs and light trucks. Mercedes is to offer a diesel-powered version of its 2004 model E Class sedans. VW 12-cylinder diesel rumored for use in new VW SUVs yet to be produced List compiled by journeytoforever.org |
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