Diesel Direct Newsletter - January 2009

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Hot Topics

New Wheels for President Obama Powered by Diesel?

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A new presidential limo will transport Obama on Inauguration Day. Rumors abound that this vehicle will be diesel powered.
Read more:
Obama’s wheels: Secret Service to unveil new presidential limo
CNN.com
January 6, 2009
Obama to ride in style in GM limo
The Detroit News
January 6, 2009
Diesel Fuel Prices Continue Decline; Lowest in 3+ Years

Diesel prices continued to slide downward, dropping for the thirteenth consecutive week nationwide. Prices fell in regions of the country, with the national average price dipping 3.9 cents to 232.7 cents per gallon, 101.8 cents below the price a year ago and the lowest since June 20, 2005.
Policy Insider

Diesel Power Ready to Work, Restore, Rebuild Nation’s Infrastructure

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The nation’s infrastructure - public utilities and transportation systems - are the foundation of our economy and quality of life. Restoring these vital infrastructure systems has been identified as a national priority by President-elect Obama. The vast majority of these projects depend on diesel-powered machines, trucks and heavy equipment. And now, thanks to advances in diesel fuel, engines and new emissions controls over the last several years, these projects can simultaneously provide economic and environmental benefits.
Download "Rebuilding, Repairing and Restoring the Nation’s Infrastructure: New Generation of Clean Diesel Technology Ready for Work" (PDF)
Northeast States Agree to Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Members of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) have agreed to develop a regional “Low Carbon Fuel Standard” to reduce the carbon concentration in fuels used in vehicles and buildings and ultimately reduce greenhouse gases. They hope that the new standard will push companies to develop cleaner fuels and related technology in order to comply with the standard. The low carbon fuel standard, which requires a reduction in average greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy, applies to vehicle fuel for transportation, but could also be applied to the fuel used for indoor heating, industrial processes, and electricity generation.
Read more:
Minn. lawmakers going to the source of dirty car emissions: fuel
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
January 3, 2009
Breaking News

CLEAN DIESEL: The Future is Now
Channel 7 ABC
January 12, 2009
Diesel Gets Its Green Card
MSN Autos
January 8, 2008
Happy Wheels: In the market for a greener ride? We steer you toward the earth-friendliest autos of 2009
Common Ground
January 2009
Retrofit Funding

FY2009 Diesel Emissions Reductions Funding Opportunities and Webcast

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Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act authorized $200 million per year for five years for implementation of diesel emissions reduction projects.
The EPA Clean Diesel Program anticipates approximately $50 million in fiscal year 2009 funding under this authorization.
The West Coast Collaborative is conducting a webcast on January 29, 2009, from 1-3 pm Pacific Time, to highlight various funding opportunities that will be available in the coming months under this program, with special emphasis on the West Coast Collaborative’s upcoming Request for Proposals.
Registration and materials for the webcast will be available at www.westcoastcollaborative.org


The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org.

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Hot Topics

President Obama Takes First GHG Actions

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On January 26 President Obama sent a memo asking EPA to “assess” the Bush administration’s decision to deny California’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver to implement GHG emissions standards for vehicles. He also sent a memo to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) asking it to issue its final rule on increasing the CAFE standards as required by the 2007 Energy Independence & Security Act. Copies of the EPA and NHTSA memos are available here.
Obama Moves to Let States Set Own Rules on Emissions
Wall Street Journal
January 26, 2009
Obama’s Order Is Likely to Tighten Auto Standards
New York Times
January 25, 2009
2010 Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Milestone Ahead: Plans and Strategies

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With one year to go before the new EPA 2010 emissions standards for heavy duty diesel engines go into effect, manufacturers are gearing up to produce the next generation of clean diesel engines. For more about each manufacturers plans and strategies.

• Caterpillar
• Cummins
• Detroit Diesel
• Ford
• General Motors
• International
• Mack
• Volvo

Retrofit Grants

Recovery Bill to Provide Diesel Retrofit Funds

The economic stimulus package moving through Congress currently includes $300 million for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). A coalition of more than 300 industry, environment and governmental organizations sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriators on January 16 requesting that this funding be increased to $1.5 billion. A copy of the House and Senate letters is available here.

Ohio Diesel Emission Reduction Grant Program - $11.2M
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), proudly announces the second round of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant (DERG) Program. The total funding available for this competitive funding opportunity through June, 30, 2009, is the remainder from the first round of funded projects plus the amount appropriated for the second round – for a projected total of $11.2 million in federal CMAQ funds. Up to $5 million will be set aside for public transit projects in Round Two.
Deadline to submit applications March 2, 2009
Click here for more information.

Ohio Diesel Emission Reduction Grant Program - $11.2M
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), proudly announces the second round of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Grant (DERG) Program. The total funding available for this competitive funding opportunity through June, 30, 2009, is the remainder from the first round of funded projects plus the amount appropriated for the second round – for a projected total of $11.2 million in federal CMAQ funds. Up to $5 million will be set aside for public transit projects in Round Two. Deadline to submit applications March 2, 2009
Click here for more information.

Breaking News

Johnson Matthey’s New CRT®(+) Diesel Particulate Filter for Stationary Diesel Engines Verified by California Air Resources Board
Power Online
January 20, 2009
Letter to the Editor - Green idea
Philadelphia Inquirer
January 19, 2009
Freewheeling: New York City’s clean bus transit system is a model for U.S. cities
Contra Costa Times
January 16, 2009
Member Profile

Robert Bosch LLC

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Modern clean diesel fuel delivery and engine management technology from Robert Bosch LLC are featured on the first-launched 50-state compliant clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. Bosch has made a decisive contribution to the success of the diesel vehicle, with its sporty dynamics, low emissions and economical fuel consumption. All over the world there are only few diesel vehicles whose strengths are not supported by Bosch technology.
Find more information here.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org.

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Free Webinar: New DERA Retrofit Funds Expected: How to Prepare a Competitive Application

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New retrofit funding under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) will soon be available through EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign. DERA funds could exceed $300 million, with an expedited timeline due to conditions in the stimulus package being considered in Congress.

The Diesel Technology Forum will host a free webinar on Thursday, February 12th at 2:30pm ET to outline the DERA grant program.

EPA representatives will discuss how proposals are evaluated so you can improve the competitiveness of your application. Knox County, TN and the Minnesota Environmental Initiative will also share case studies about their application experiences.

• Can private entities apply for funds?
• How do we estimate emission reductions and cost effectiveness?
• Are matching funds required?
• How are applications evaluated?

Join us for 90 minutes to hear answers to these and other questions.
Space is limited, so register now.
For more information visit www.dieselforum.org/webinars

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Diesel Retrofits Funded in Economic Stimulus Bills - Clean Diesel Technology Brings Economic and Environmental Benefits

As Congress crafts the final text of its economic stimulus package, diesel vehicle and equipment owners are anticipating the benefits of upgraded equipment and cleaner air thanks to the inclusion of $300 million in funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) in both the House and Senate versions of the bill.
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Cars and SUVs Eligible for Federal Tax Credits

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Consumers that invested in new clean diesel technology last year are now realizing significant federal tax benefits from their diesel purchase decision. According to the Internal Revenue Service, the new generation of clean diesel cars are eligible for federal tax credits ranging from $900 to $1800. The five clean diesel cars join seven 2009 hybrid models as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle tax credit.
Click here for more information.

Refiners Gearing Up for Switch to Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel for Off-Road Sector

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A recent U.S. EPA pre-compliance report evaluated refiner plans for producing ULSD for off-road use; a transition set to take place for by June 2010 for most non-road equipment and 2014 for locomotives and marine vessels. Of the 121 refiners set to produce diesel fuel in 2010, 82 percent expect to be 100 percent ULSD fuel, while just six refineries produce 100 percent 500 ppm sulfur level fuel. About 16 percent of refineries remain undecided about their plans or will choose to only produce heating oil by the 2014 deadline. Evaluating Energy Information Administration data along with this EPA information, EPA estimates that by 2014, total U.S. diesel demand would be 4.32 million barrels/day and total diesel supply at 4.56 million barrels/day.

Retrofit Grants

Funding for Emerging Technologies Available Again Under DERA

EPA has announced that it will offer funding for the use, development and commercialization of emerging technologies that reduce diesel emissions again this year. According to the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), emerging technologies are defined as those that are not certified or verified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) but for which an approvable application and test plan have been submitted for verification to EPA or CARB. More information about the program is available at the EPA website.
Breaking News

Wal-Mart Tests New Hybrid Trucks, Alternative Fuels
CSRwire.com - The Newswire of Corporate Social Responsibility
February 2, 2009
Carmakers Drive Their Best Case To the Nation's Seat of Power
The Washington Post
February 2, 2009
Ohio County Hospital Counts on Generators
WBKO
January 28, 2009

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org.

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March 17, 2009


Hot Topics

Diesel Fuel Update: Prices and Pumps

After a period of unprecedented highs, diesel fuel prices maintained their steady downward trend, with a national average price of $2.045 down 4.2 cents from a week ago and down an amazing $1.77 from a year ago (March 6 data). Diesel fuel prices have been lower every month since October 2008. In California, diesel prices ($2.075) are now 12 cents per gallon lower than regular unleaded ($2.196). Spot prices in NY Harbor are showing gasoline and diesel fuel at parity. Longer term, EIA predicts a gradual rise in both gasoline and diesel prices later in 2009 consistent with economic recovery trends. (For more information visit www.eia.doe.gov)
At the pumps, EPA’s ongoing surveys of diesel fuel pumps for 4th quarter 2008 (1,100 pumps surveyed) found that sulfur levels in highway diesel fuel are around 7 ppm; about half of the maximum (15 ppm), and 97.5 percent of pumps were properly labeled as dispensing ULSD. (Source, US EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality; Fuels Group)
Reducing Emissions in Wisconsin

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Kevin Chesnik, Administrator, Division of Transportation System Development at WisDOT (Left) and John H. Melby Jr., Director, Bureau of Air Management, WDNR (Center) are presented a check by Cheryl Newton from EPA Region 5.

On February 26, the Wisconsin Clean Diesel Coalition held its Forward Wisconsin 2.0 workshop in Milwaukee on reducing diesel emissions. More than 100 individuals including fleet managers, equipment owners and environmental organizations attended the event to learn about diesel retrofit and idling reduction technologies and potential funding sources. Vehicles and equipment from John Deere, Navistar and others were on display, providing a backdrop for EPA’s award announcement of $750,000 to Wisconsin Department of Transportation to repower construction equipment used throughout the state. Wisconsin DOT expects this funding to enable the reduction of 112 tons of diesel emissions.
Read more:
Green trucking: State may consider diesel idling ban soon
Madison.com

March 3, 2009
Policy Insider

National Association of Counties Adopts Policy on DERA

At its legislative meeting earlier this month, the National Association of Counties adopted a resolution supporting full funding of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. In addition to the full $1 billion authorized under the program, the resolution expresses the organization’s support for DERA’s reauthorization at $1.6 billion.
$75 million in FY09 Funds Appropriated for DERA

Last week President Obama signed the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009. Under this act, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) will receive $60 million for the national and state grant program as well as an additional $15 million for California. The EPA will begin the application process for FY09 funds this fall, after funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have been awarded.
Breaking News

Volkswagen Makes Clean Diesel Racing Even Greener in 2009 With the Use of B5 Biodiesel
February 25, 2009
US EPA to Award Up to $20M for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects
Green Car Congress
March 8, 2009
DTF News

Diesel Works for Me! – Video Contest

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Do you love your diesel? Of course you do! Did you pick a diesel instead of a hybrid? Diesel cars are economical, clean, quiet and fun to drive! Diesel engines power construction and farm equipment, boats, trains and even airplanes!
The Diesel Technology Forum is looking for videos that tell a compelling and creative story of why you love your diesel car, pickup truck or SUV or other diesel-powered machine or vehicle. Tell us your story and you could win a $250 gift card for fuel or merchandise courtesy of BP!
Videos will be due by June 5, 2009. For more information visit www.dieselforum.org/video.
How Does Clean Diesel Technology Power Your State?

DTF has developed fact sheets on the role of diesel in individual states. Learn more about how diesel is the backbone of transportation systems, powers the state’s economy and how policymakers in the state recognize the value of clean diesel technology.
Wisconsin - Wisconsin is one of the top 10 agricultural states in the U.S. Agriculture generates over $51 billion of economic activity in the state and employs more than 420,000 individuals or one of every 12 citizens. Wisconsin is the dairy capital of the U.S., producing more milk than any other state.
Connecticut - Approximately 387,000 children in Connecticut ride 6,500 buses to school, 99 percent of which are diesel fueled.
Member Profile

General Motors

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General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world’s largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 252,000 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries.

In 2008, GM sold 8.35 million cars and trucks globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean diesel technologies. Forum members include engine and vehicle manufacturers, diesel fuel refiners, and manufacturers of emissions control devices. For more information about the Forum, visit our web site at www.dieselforum.org.