08 December 2014, 07:45 PM
The Mayor of the French capital, Anne Hidalgo, made a statement calling for a ban on diesel cars by 2020. The main goal is to reduce the pollution of the city, since Paris’ air quality is currently one of the worst on record. She will also take other precautions such as making pedestrian-only neighborhoods in the city centre and a doubling of cycle lanes.
The Mayor was interviewed by “Journal de Dimanche” saying that this is only a plan, which would be discussed at a city council meeting on T
11 September 2014, 06:36 PM
A new Vauxhall master piece power train will be unveiled in the "Insignia" and "Zafria Tourer" series at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which will be live from 4-th to the 19th of October.
A brilliant 2.0 litre diesel engine that is great to drive in long distance travel. Very smooth and quiet, you soon start forget it is even a diesel one. Impressive torque of 400Nm (295 lb-ft) is available from 1,750 to 2,500rpm, and maximum power of 170PS is accessed at just 3,750rpm with 14 per cent more
13 August 2014, 03:33 PM
The US general aviation aircraft industry is likely to see a major change in the near future as diesel engines are more than likely to replace traditional kerosene engines used today. In fact major makers of aircraft and aviation engines have already announced development of diesel engines that will be used in aircraft in the near future so the first diesel-powered airplanes are just around the corner.
The reason for the change is quite simple – diesel fuel and diesel engines have undispu
28 May 2009, 07:16 PM
A new model, new engines and new engine technologies are the key additions to the Volvo range for the 2010 model year, all of which offer enhanced drivability, lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel consumption.
Volvo C30, S40 and V50
The Volvo C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon DRIVe models now all feature the intelligent new Start/Stop function which brings CO2 emissions down to 104 g/km and improves fuel consumption up to 72.4 mpg. The sports-inspired R-DESIGN specification an
28 May 2009, 12:12 PM
Continuing its inexorable product offensive, Renault has now released UK pricing for the new Laguna 2010 range, ranging from £16,795 to £25,650.
Featuring a new ‘GT' sport look for the core-selling versions in the Hatch and Sport Tourer ranges, Laguna 2010 also introduces several new equipment features and ten eco² versions. Emphasising the increasing growth of Renault's eco² programme, all eligible versions of Laguna 2010 will feature its badging, as well as the label as part of their full m
28 April 2009, 08:24 AM
Smoke emissions produced by turbocharged diesel engines under heavy load conditions - such as when accelerating from low engine speeds and other similar transient manoeuvres - can be all but eliminated by a relatively simple and low cost electric supercharger says automotive CO2 reduction specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT).
The reduction of particulate emissions is a major issue for the off-highway segment of the commercial vehicle industry, which faces tough new international reg
29 December 2008, 12:01 PM
"The new XF V6 Diesel S – combining superb performance and excellent fuel economy – sets the pace with acceleration from 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, a maximum speed of 155mph, yet delivers an average fuel consumption of 42mpg and CO2 emissions of 179g/km: Truly the best of both worlds!"
Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars
THE NEW XF DIESEL S – In Brief
The most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar diesel ever
New 275PS high-performance XF Diesel S featuring Jaguar's new A
17 September 2008, 10:07 AM
The Powertrain R&D Center of Hyundai Motor Company has completed development of a new, more fuel efficient and cleaner diesel engine for compact passenger vehicles (C-segment and below).
Displacing 1,582cc, the U2 is an inline four cylinder engine which utilizes second generation common rail diesel injection system to deliver class-leading performance.
"Our diesel engine development capabilities are truly world-class and the proof can be seen in the U2. It's the leader of the class