Diesel proponents applaud new concept cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 3, 2000) — The newly-formed Diesel Technology Forum congratulated major automobile manufacturers on their efforts to develop a new generation of high mileage, low emission vehicles using advanced compression-ignition direct-injection (CIDI) hybrid propulsion systems.
The family sedan concept cars, built by DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors as part of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV), all get close to 80 miles per gallon (gasoline equivalent MPG) by taking advantage of a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies, including high-efficiency, lean-burn CIDI engines. Advanced lean-burn CIDI engines offer up to 35% higher fuel efficiency than conventional spark-ignition engines.
“These state-of-the-art automobiles are all powered by advanced lightweight diesel engines, a key factor in the outstanding fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions they deliver,” said David Bartlett, spokesman for the Diesel Technology Forum. The partnership intends to accelerate research on combustion systems, aftertreatment and next generation clean-burning diesel fuels in order to meet the new Tier 2 emission standards.
Among the companies participating in the Diesel Technology Forum are: Caterpillar, Cummins, Delco Remy, Detroit Diesel, Donaldson, Eaton, ExxonMobil, General Motors, Honeywell International, JCB, and Komatsu.
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