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GM Gets DMAX Diesel Plant in Gear With $69 Million Investment
General Motors announced this month that they will invest $69 million in their Morine, Ohio, DMAX facility in order to manufacture new Duramax 6.6 liter V8 turbo diesel engines. These engines are designed to meet the strict emissions standards that will go into effect in 2010.
Click here to learn more about this announcement.
February 6, 2008
Carmakers Revamp Diesels as Green Machines
National Public Radio
February 6, 2008
Bill Would Give $1,000 In Tax Credits For Buying Clean Car
The Salt Lake Tribune
California Asks EPA to Regulate Non-Road Greenhouse Gas Emissions
California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. is petitioning the EPA to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for equipment in the construction, mining and agricultural industries. The petition states that the EPA has the authority and duty to adopt national emissions standards for non-road engines and vehicles, and asks the agency to adopt regulations to carry out emissions limits for such machines. Click here for more information.
House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Considers Legislation Preserving SEP Funding for Diesel Retrofits
The Energy & Commerce Committee's Energy & Air Quality Subcommittee held a hearing and markup on H.R. 3754 this week: Authorizing Supplemental Environmental Projects to Incent Reductions of Diesel Emissions. The bill is designed to enable the continued funding of diesel retrofit projects as part of EPA enforcement settlements and will now be considered by the full House Energy & Commerce committee before moving to the floors of each chamber for a final vote. More about SEP funding is available here.
Missouri Senate Passes Biodiesel Mandate
A Missouri Senate panel has approved a bill mandating that all diesel fuel sold in the state include at least a 5 percent biodiesel blend by April 1, 2010. To read more, click here.
Utah Considers Tax Credits for Clean Vehicles
The Utah House passed a bill providing a $1,000 tax credit for new vehicles that meet or exceed current air quality and fuel economy standards, which vary by fuel types, including clean diesel. The bill passed 58-14 and will now be considered by the state Senate. For more information, click here.
Upcoming Webinar - Registration Open!
Diesel Hybrids: The Best of Both Worlds
March 13, 2008
2:00-3:30 PM Eastern
Now that both diesel and hybrid models are available commercially, the two technologies are combining to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in school and transit buses. During this webinar, speakers will discuss the technology and performance behind these engines and offer a cost-benefit analysis for those interested in buying new and cleaner vehicles. For additional information and to register online click here.
President Bush's Budget Maintains FY2008 DERA Funding Levels
On February 4, President Bush announced his FY2009 budget plans, which renewed the $49.2 million appropriated for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) from FY2008. Click here to read more about the President's budget, including $185.6 million for state and local air grants.
Rollout of FY2008 DERA Funds Explained
Over the next several weeks, the EPA's regional diesel collaborative groups will hold conference calls and webinars to explain how the $49.2 million appropriated to the DERA program in FY2008 will be allocated. The Midwest Collaborative created a presentation that includes fundamental information, can be used in all regions and is available here. For a full schedule of collaborative calls and webinars, please visit the EPA website.
Southeast Diesel Collaborative Grant Application Workshop
The Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) grant application workshop will be held on March 6, 2008. It is a free seminar to learn the who, what and when of preparing a federal grant application. The workshop will provide information on funding opportunities under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), tips on completing a grant proposal, various types of clean diesel projects and more. Click here for more information and to register.
The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the progress and potential of diesel technology in all applications. It represents the leaders of the diesel industry including engine and equipment makers, key component manufacturers, fuel producers and emissions control technology manufacturers. The Forum brings together a broad range of diesel stakeholders including diesel users, public & environmental interest groups, and government regulators to encourage the exchange of information, findings and ideas about the current and future use of diesel technology.http://www.dieselforum.org.
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