by James R. Healey USA TODAY February 13, 2013 Chrysler’s dramatic and unexpected move to offer a diesel in its standard-duty Ram pickup is the latest sign that diesel engines are on the verge of explosive growth in the U.S. in both trucks and cars. It’s been a long time coming. Read more…
by Marni Pyke Daily Herald February 11, 2013 Electric? Hybrid? Compressed natural gas? Diesel? We’ve hurtled from a few alternate fuel options at the Chicago Auto Show in years past to a green car explosion in 2013 that can be bewildering for consumers looking to save money on gas and save the planet at the same time. Thankfully, I’ve got Chicago Area Clean Cities Vice Chair John Walton to offer some analysis. Read more…
by Jerry Hirsch Los Angeles Times February 7, 2013 Drivers in the U.S. are discovering what Europeans have known for years: Diesel engines are powerful and still get eye-popping fuel economy, especially at highway speeds. Automakers are rolling out new diesels in the U.S. market, including a diesel version of General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Cruze, which debuts Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show. Read more…
by David Kiley AOL Autos February 7, 2013 …today’s diesel fuel is cleaner than ever, and diesel cars are becoming a growing part of America’s push towards higher fuel economy standards mandated by the government. The latest introduction to the diesel market will be the Chevy Cruze, which debuted as a diesel model at the Chicago Auto Show this week. Read more…
By Jamison Cocklin Youngstown Vindicator February 7, 2013 More horsepower, more torque and improved drivability are what General Motors feels it needs to go head-to-head with the German diesel vehicles that dominate the U.S. market. When it hits U.S. and Canadian markets in either May or June, the new Lordstown-built 2014Chevrolet Cruzeclean turbo diesel will be the only domestic diesel model available in North America. Read more…
by Herb Shuldiner WardsAuto January 31, 2012 WASHINGTON ‚Äì Auto makers are rolling out 22 additional diesel-powered light vehicles in the U.S. market this year, bringing the total to 42, says Andreas Sambel, director-diesel marketing for Bosch Automotive… What’s new is that diesel fuel economy may be enhanced by the use of stop/start systems already available in Europe on some models, he says. Diesel hybrid cars also can be an attractive package for car buyers interested in boosting fuel economy. […]
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