Showing posts with label diesel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diesel. Show all posts
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Grassely Bill to Expand Bio Diesel Production
On June 24th, 2011 Senator Chuck Grassely of Iowa and Maria Cantwell of Washington put forward legislation to simplify and extend the current tax incentives for the production of domestically made Bio-Diesel. This will help producers to more easily understand how to acquire capital and the ability to expand their production. This bipartisan bill is designed to help displace imported petroleum diesel for a lower carbon emitting bio diesel.
The bill is designed to offer predictability to investors as well as producers so they can more confidently produce and invest more securely in the expanding alternate fuel market. The writers of the bill believe that raising fuel prices are holding the economy and this allows for more American producers to allow for a homegrown alternative to petroleum.
By 2015 analysts project that domestic Bio-Diesel production will replace 1.9 Billion gallons of imported diesel and create 74,000 domestic jobs to help strengthen the US Economy. This bill will increase incentives and also make it harder for petroleum producers to take advantage of lax standards to qualify for the tax credit by only mixing small amounts of bio-diesel into their blends.
Bills like this will help strengthen the quality of Bio-Diesel in the United States and hopefully engine designers will respond with engines designed to run in higher and higer blends of Bio-Diesel until ultimately they are running on a B100 blend produced domestically to help increase national security and national energy dependence.
[Source: Wallace Farmer June 24, 2011]
Monday, January 27, 2014
Land Rover Freelander More Equipment And Two Diesel Engines
Land Rover Freelander 2013: more equipment and two diesel engines. The English brand closes a successful 2012 with the official launch of the new Land Rover Freelander 2013, the upgrade of one of its SUVs, a car that has more than fifteen years of life commercial and resh your appearance a little face next year. This new version out for improvements in their equipment, which will be added to the mechanical qualities of a vehicle capable of moving with ease all by difficult terrain without sacrificing its occupants see comfort in the cockpit.
As discussed since announced the endowment of the new Land Rover Freelander 2013, the fact is that this SUV still a functional car, capable of responding in on uneven paths, to become a premium SUV . Undoubtedly, the successful experience of the Range Rover Evoque, the flagship model of the brand this year and one of the big news in the automotive market, has defined the way forward in all subsequent updates face next year.
Small cosmetic touches and equipment
From all that we can see with the naked eye, these are the two clearest conclusions that leaves the new Land Rover Freelander 2013, a model that maintains that presence is typically Land Rover manufacturer’s seal, but its somewhat modernized appearance with some new lenses with LED lighting and adds alloy wheels of 17 inches . The renewal comes to the interior, with cleaner lines that are lected on a broader dashboard.
In the middle of the dashboard, highlights the seven-inch screen from which you control all the peripherals such as the air conditioning system with a programming schedule up to seven days.missing No other common technologies and premium SUVs like system boot button or the rear camera to assist during parking and the latest in security systems.
Two mechanical options Land Rover Freelander 2013
The new Land Rover Freelander 2013 will reach two engines markets in which we have worked on reducing fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. These two blocks of 150 diesel with power 190 hp and maintaining the good performance of Land Rover usual that, combined with the Terrain Response system, allow travel on any surface, using the four driving programs are there.
The list of official prices of the new Land Rover Freelander 2013 has already been released in the month of November, leaving a range of prices ranging from just under € 30,000 for the basic version to almost 50,000 from Land Rover Freelander 2013 190 hp 4 × 4 HSE, prices that will surely launch promotions. Some promotions that have not yet been revealed, so stay tuned.
Land Rover Freelander 2013 
Land Rover Freelander 2013: More Equipment And Two Diesel Engines
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Peek at the BMW X3 2 0 Diesel F25
Let us peek a little reportnya test results in the UK by Honest John:
Body Code: F25.
Diesel 2000cc engine from the N47 family is out of 184 PS / 380 Nm of torque with CO2 emissions of just 149 g / km for the 6 speed manual and 147 g / km to version 8 speed Automatic.
New X3 is slightly longer, slightly higher and slightly wider. Leg room is a relief on the middle seat for the passenger with a high posture. Considered to be very comfortable suspension slam despite using 18 wheels with 245/50 tires Pirelli Run Flat Tyre Scottozero.
AC System with 2 zone Climate Control. For information systems have iDrive controller with a color display.
Acceleration 0-96 km / h reached in 8.3 seconds. On the real test as far as 1400 km with a variety of traffic and weather conditions, fuel consumption measured approximately 1:16.9. If more current traffic conditions expected fuel consumption can reach 1:19. Gear ratio that is proportional where the engine turns about 3000 RPM when running 160 km / hour.
Handling is very good, the car was considered very stable when running at a speed of 208 km / hour. Cruise Control system that worked perfectly on the buttons in the steering system, easy to operate and very responsive.
Overall Length: 4565 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1881 mm
Height: 1675 mm
Luggage Capacity: 550 liters
Weight (/ manual): 1715 / 1790 Kg
Tank Size: 67 liters
Round Radius: 9.11 meters
Engine: 1.995cc 16-valve Common Rail 4 Cylinder Diesel
Power Maximum: 184PS / 4000 RPM
Maximum Torque: 380Nm / 1750 to 2750 RPM Transmission: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Additional information for 2000cc Diesel engine N47 type this:
Machine 2.0d from family N47 has Common Rail injection pressure of 1800 bar (Max.), Redline at 5000 RPM and uses Piezo Injector type of response is much faster than type Solenoid Injector.
Engine crankcase is made of Aluminum, VGT Turbo system with Max Boost 1.5 Bar, Flywheel system with Two Mass Flywheel.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Ford Transit gets a Unique Diesel Engine
Ford initially confirmed that the Transit would receive the popular 3.5 liter EcoBoost engine, but would not confirm what diesel engine would also be available. The last iteration of the E-Series lost its diesel option because the new 6.7 liter Power Stroke V8 was simply too large. That meant that it was also out of the question to fit into the snub nosed Transit. The 6.7 liter Power Stroke is the only diesel engine that Ford currently offers in the U.S.. Due to size limitations it was clear that Ford was going to have to bring a brand new diesel engine to the American market.
A five-cylinder diesel engine seemed like the least likely choice. Competitors are bringing V6 diesels to the U.S. market and it seemed likely that Ford would follow suit. Though a quirky engine may be the perfect match for this European transplant.
Ford has gone out on a limb offering a van that seems to be an ocean away from its predecessor. Is this engine the right size for the job? As a work vehicle would you choose the Power Stroke over the latest EcoBoost technology?
Photo Credit: Ford Motor Company
Sunday, November 10, 2013
2014 Chevy Cruze diesel unveiling expected to take Chicago Auto Show spotlight
Following an array of debuts at the 2013 North American international Auto Showlast month in Detroit, GM will unveil its 2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel.
Little has been released about the vehicle, but analysts expect it to grab a lot of the spotlight at the show, which starts Thursday with two Press Preview days.
“It’s a big deal that Chevy is bringing a diesel vehicle to the lineup in the United States,” said Brandy Schaffels, TrueCar.com senior editor and content manager. “These tend to be higher performance cars that are giving us diesel powertrains for fuel economy and performance.
“It’s really interesting to see a diesel engine come to a mainstream consumer vehicle.”
Diesels currently represents less than 3 percent of all U.S. sales. However, some companies expect that percentage to grow to 10 percent by 2020.
Robert Bosch, a global multibillion-dollar engineering and electronics automotive leader, anticipates more than 50 light-vehicle diesel models to be announced or released by 2017 in North America, including 22 new models in 2013.
European automakers – particularly Volkswagen – have dominated the diesel market in the U.S., which has increased from 235,500 units in 2008 to 301,300 in 2012, according toEdmunds.com.
“What diesel needs is more exposure in different brands,” said Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com senior analyst and director of pricing and industry analysis. “Chevy coming out, being a non-European car, in a volume segment with the volume car, I definitely think it can make more of an impact.”
Caldwell said Chevrolet and Volkswagen aren’t traditionally direct competitors, but with the limited amount of passenger car diesel options, that could change.
Excluding luxury vehicles, such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz, VW is the only automaker to offer a strictly diesel passenger vehicle in the U.S. since 2008, when Chrysler offered a Grand Cherokee diesel, which it will once again start to offer later this year.
Diesel-powered vehicles have remained a niche market in the U.S. for decades due to consumer perception, pricing and the fuel being more expensive than standard gasoline, according to analysts. Diesels cost about $2,000 to $3,000 more on average than a standard gasoline engine.
American automakers have remained reluctant to build anything but diesel-version pickup trucks and heavy-duty vans.
But now, “clean diesels” are 30 percent more fuel-efficient, produce lower CO2 emissions and maintain a higher residual value compared to traditional gasoline engines.
“People that buy them tend to know a lot about the automotive industry,” Caldwell said. “I think for a lot of commuters, diesel makes a lot of sense.”
The Chicago Auto Show,celebrating its 105th year, is open to the public from Feb. 9-18 at the McCormick Center, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. Dozens of vehicles from the world’s top automakers are expected to debut during the show’s press preview days Feb. 7 and Feb. 8.
Courtesy of MLive
Saturday, October 12, 2013
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Review And Prices
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is one of the latest version of 2013 Jeep. The Chrysler Group has announced that a diesel variant of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered in the North American markets and will be manufactured at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Price soon be revealed.
The press release didn’t focus on just the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel announcement, as Chrysler also mentioned that it would be adding a third crew of workers and about 1,100 new jobs at the same plant next year. The new 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel ads a grille surround in black and mesh grille texture in Platinum Chrome. 
Unfortunately no actual details on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel have been released but it’s likely to be the same as the European version of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel. In Europe, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel is powered by a 3.0L V6 CRD turbo diesel, one with 190-hp and 325 lb-ft of torque and another with 241-hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Both are combined with a five-speed automatic transmission. Despite the extra power, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel has new 3.0L returns better fuel economy than the outgoing diesel, improving 17 percent to 8.3 L/100km (or about 28 mpg combined). CO2 emissions are also down 17 percent to 218 g/km.Saturday, October 5, 2013
Marchionne Comments on Chryslers Diesel Future
If the announcement of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel has you excited you can expect more diesels from Chrysler very soon.
Today Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne took the time to answer questions from standard media as well as a special contingent of social media based Chrysler enthusiasts. While most of the questions focuses on the business side of the operation Marchionne was kind enough to comment on the future of diesel engines at Chrysler.
According to Marchionne Chrysler customers can expect to see a small engine than the 3.0 liter V6 in the Grand Cherokee in the next year. He was unwilling to comment on what specific vehicle the engine was for, but Marchionne did imply that the 3.0 liter V-6 is the largest non-truck engine that will be available in the United States.
The question is what car or utility vehicle will be the next in line to receive the diesel treatment. What car do you want to see with a diesel engine? Let me know in the comments or on Twitter at @talipa2012.
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