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New Clean Diesels Nominated for 2009 Car and Truck of the Year

First Ever Diesel Finalists at Upcoming 2009 Detroit Auto Show

2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETECTwo of the six finalists for the Car and Truck of the Year awards are clean diesels, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI and the Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC. The awards are given by a group of 50 automotive journalists and are designed to recognize the most outstanding vehicles of the year based on factors that include innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

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Today's Alternative Energy: Clean Diesel Technology

Today's Alternative Energy: Clean Diesel Technology

The United States faces mounting energy and environmental concerns in the midst of growing economic uncertainties. Commercializing new technologies will take time and money, bringing added value to those which can bring immediate, cost-effective solutions.

Conserving energy through the use of more fuel efficient technologies cannot wait decades.  From new clean diesel cars to big-rig trucks and off-road construction and farm equipment, a new generation of clean diesel technology is in place, using a combination of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel; advanced, fuel efficient diesel engines; and highly effective emissions controls. Clean diesel technology is an alternative energy source that can play a leading role in addressing these challenges.

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Clean Diesel-Powered Volkswagen 2009 Jetta TDI Named "Green Car of the Year"

Clean Diesel-Powered Volkswagen 2009 Jetta TDI Named "Green Car of the Year"

The Diesel Technology Forum congratulates Volkswagen, as the 2009 Jetta TDI was named "2009 Green Car Award" by Green Car Journal today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

This award is more evidence that clean diesel technology is uniquely poised to play a leading role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and our reliance on imported oil today.  

“This award is a true milestone for clean diesel technology," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. “The new generation of diesels like the Jetta TDI fundamentally changes the green technology landscape.  In addition to being clean, these new cars are quiet, fun to drive and for the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, eligible for a $1300 federal tax credit for their purchase."  

Clean diesel vehicles emit 10 to 20 percent fewer greenhouse gases and achieve up to 40 percent better fuel economy than comparable gasoline vehicles.  

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