Highway barriers erected along roadways to block the sound and sight of traffic for the adjoining neighborhoods may also be reducing the amount of pollutants, such as soot from diesel exhaust, reaching area residents, [...]
Volvo Trucks will begin field testing in Sweden and the UK in 2010 of heavy-duty diesel trucks fuelled by a combination of methane gas and diesel.
The field tests will start with a mixture containing up to 70% methane gas. The remainder will consist of bio-mix diesel—fossil diesel mixed [...]
Filed under: Diesel, MPG, Volkswagen
2010 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion - click above for high-res image gallery
Filed under: Motorsports, Technology, Diesel
Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, Volkswagen, Racing
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed a series of motions at the end of a long day of public testimony related to the implementation and enforcement of its heavy-duty (on- and off-road) diesel emissions regulations.
The first motion directed ARB staff to redo an underlying statistical report that was originally [...]
This year, only one V-8 engine made the cut for the annual Ward's Auto 10 Best Engines List as most of the field was dominated by alternative-fueled and forced-induction powertrains.
To qualify for the award, engines must be available in a regular-production, U.S.-specification models and be on sale no [...] 
Filed under: Diesel, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Land Rover
Korea Times. The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group plans to add a diesel hybrid to its liquefied petroleum gas and gasoline hybrid offerings.
The nation’s largest carmaker said that it would commercialize a hybrid edition for one of its diesel models, at a forum on clean diesel held at the National Assembly, Monday. [...]
According to a study released by the US National Biodiesel Board (NBB), allowing the Federal biodiesel tax incentive to expire on 31 December would result in a loss of jobs and income; increased demand for petroleum diesel; a degradation of energy security; decreased demand for soybean oil and lower soybean [...]
According to reports coming out after the Los Angeles Auto Show, it seems that Volkswagen will be bringing both a diesel version of the new, new Beetle (which will replace the soon to be old, new Beetle) and they will also [...]
Valence Technology, Inc., an international developer of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions, has joined custom yacht builder Foundation Bénéteau Yachts, marine diesel engine company Volkswagen AG and Tier 1 driveline integrator ZF Marine to produce hybrid yachts.
Bénéteau, in association with ZF Marine, recently launched the new hybrid-electric [...]
Filed under: Europe, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Electric, Diesel
Volkswagen Up! Lite concept - Click above for high-res galleryResearchers at the Technische Universität München (Technical University of Munich, TUM) are [...]
Filed under: Biodiesel, EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, Th!nk (Think)
Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a “Driving the Future” showcase during the COP 15 climate conference that begins today. Attendees needing a ride to the center of Copenhagen or journalist wanting to visit Danish cleantech solutions are free to use the COP15 showcase vehicles. One of those [...]
At last week's 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Volkswagen unveiled special Final Edition versions of its New Beetle Coupe and Convertible, signalling that the current model's run is set to come to an end.
That's because Volkswagen's New Beetle (pictured), which has been on sale since 1998, is set [...] 
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Volkswagen BlueSport Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
