DaimlerChrysler aims for the cleanest diesel
Posted: 06 February 2006
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DaimlerChrysler will expand the use of clean, renewable biodiesel fuel by approving use of 20 per cent biodiesel in Dodge Ram pickup trucks. This design, requiring the use of biodiesel that meets US military fuel specification will be seen in the 2007 model.
Initially, DaimlerChrysler is approving use of 20 per cent biodiesel in Dodge Ram pickups equipped with Cummins diesel engines for its military, government and commercial fleet customers only. The company is working with the government, automotive suppliers, energy providers, universities and independent agencies on a national fuel standard that would make the design an option for all owners of Dodge Ram diesels.
DaimlerChrysler has also announced plans to market vehicles this year equipped with BlueTec, a portfolio of emission technologies that will enable diesel vehicles to meet the toughest environmental standards.
Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda said "The Mercedes E320 full-size sedan, powered by a six-cylinder BLUETEC diesel engine, will be the cleanest diesel in the world.”
“Biofuels represent a huge opportunity to reduce fuel consumption and our dependence on foreign oil. Biofuels are also proof that at least part of the solution to our energy, environment and national security issues can be home grown," he added.
Biofuels reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases and tailpipe emissions of particulates and smog-forming compounds. Promoting increased use of biodiesel is a part of DaimlerChrysler's campaign to re-introduce diesel-powered passenger vehicles to U.S. consumers. Modern, clean diesel vehicles offer fuel economy improvements of 30 percent and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, compared with gas-powered vehicles.
"While diesel technology alone can make big strides toward helping us meet our national energy, environment and security objectives, when you add biodiesel and other biofuels, it gets really interesting," LaSorda said.
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