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 Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance to Hold Workshop in DenverDENVER - The next Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance Workshop will take place on September 9 in Denver. The training seminar will cover alternative fuel quality, infrastructure, available vehicles, safety, and environmental impact of propane, ethanol, biodiesel, and compressed natural gas. Posted on 2 September 2010 | 1:04 pm Canada's 5% Renewable Fuels Standard Gets Green LightOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - The Government of Canada today released its final regulations requiring ethanol and biodiesel blended transportation fuels in Canada. "This is a milestone day for renewable fuels in Canada," said Gordon Quaiattini, President of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. "These regulations will help deliver new jobs, new rural growth, and considerable ... Posted on 1 September 2010 | 2:56 pm Local man makes biodiesel from used oilSteve Fugate drives a car that he almost never takes to the gas station. How does he do it? He fuels his car with recycled cooking oil. Posted on 1 September 2010 | 2:04 pm Field day highlights biodieselIf a passing car or truck leaves behind a whiff of what smells like French fries, it’s likely the biodiesel fuel powering the vehicle once deep-fat fried such morsels in an earlier life. The transformation of waste cooking oil into high grade biodiesl is the topic of a field day Saturday at the Yoderville Biodiesel Collective. Posted on 1 September 2010 | 12:13 pm RoundUp: Palin returns to Iowa, man makes biodiesel & Labor Day driversRegional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area. Posted on 1 September 2010 | 10:08 am Imperial Biofuels Subsidiary Clears MilestoneEVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imperial Petroleum, Inc. (OTCBB:IPMN) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, e-biofuels, LLC, a Middletown, Indiana biodiesel producer, cleared a milestone in its development. After becoming part of Imperial and as the result of negotiating a series of feedstock purchase agreements and biodiesel off-take sales contracts, e-biofuels generated revenues of ... Posted on 1 September 2010 | 7:14 am EU Directives May Threaten the Future of Biodiesel in Europe - Hart Energy ConsultingThe biodiesel industry is facing major challenges for the future which will, by and large, determine any future use of biodiesel as alternative fuel. These challenges will be the subject of discussion and debate at "The Future of Biodiesel in Europe", a conference to be held in Brussels on September 27-28, 2010, and organized by Hart Energy Consulting and AGQM - Arbeitsgemeinschaft ... Posted on 1 September 2010 | 6:00 am Swanton biodiesel concern stalls outHopes were high in 2006 when the Vermont Economic Development Authority plunked down $645,000 to help get Biocardel Vermont, a biodiesel production start-up company, under way in Swanton. Posted on 30 August 2010 | 6:31 pm Brazil Petrobras Buys 50% Stake In Biodiesel Co For $8.8 MillionBrazil Petrobras Buys 50% Stake In Biodiesel Co For $8.8 Million Posted on 28 August 2010 | 10:10 am Biodiesel RevisitedThe Green Station keeps hopes for biodiesel alive in Santa Cruz Whatever happened to biodiesel? Once—not so long ago—it was hailed as an immediate and sustainable way to alleviate dependence on oil and reduce CO2 emissions. But lately biodiesel seems to be living in the shadow of other green technologies, like spotlight-stealing electric cars. However, the absence of fanfare hasn’t deterred ... Posted on 24 August 2010 | 5:09 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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