April 15, 2009

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Stimulus DERA Funds Update

EPA’s Q&A document regarding DERA funds in the recently passed American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) was updated on April 8. You can download the document here. If you have an outstanding question that has not been answered, you can submit it in writing to EPA until April 17 before a final document update is provided on April 22. Alternatively, you could participate in a question and answer conference call hosted by EPA Region 5 on Friday, April 17 from 10:00 to 11:30am CT.

More information about the call is available here.

Getting Federal Funding for your Clean Diesel Projects: Insights and Questions



Passage of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) in Congress has brought unprecedented ($300 M) funding for diesel retrofit projects, giving a significant boost to one of the most cost-effective clean air programs. Air quality agencies and metropolitan planners in areas out of attainment with federal PM and ozone standards are working feverishly with fleet owners to navigate through the expedited application timeline and the need to develop job creation/retention figures as part of their proposal.

View quick tips and insights on resources and the applications process here.

Breaking News

Diesel fights for traction with U.S. buyers
Orlando Sentinel
April 10, 2009
EPA Begins Awarding $88.2M to All 50 States and DC for Diesel Emissions Reduction
Green Car Congress
April 9, 2009
Earth Friendly Diesel
Forbes.com
April 6, 2009
Fuel-Efficiency Standards Rise for 2011
New York Times

March 27, 2009

DTF News

Diesel Works for Me! – Video Contest



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 gift card for fuel or merchandise courtesy of BP!

Send your videos to dieselworksforme@dieselforum.org by June 5, 2009.
Read the official announcement from the Diesel Technology Forum here.

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 10 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.

Florida - Florida’s agricultural sector generated $6.7 billion in 2007, making it the fourth largest in the country. Machines such as farm tractors, combines, and irrigation pumps consumed about 90.8 million gallons of diesel fuel in 2006.

California - California’s mining industry is the third largest in the country, producing $14.3 billion in 2007. Much of this is due to crude oil mining and petroleum refining, where the state’s output accounts for 10 percent of the nation’s total.

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.