Now, a first wave
of diesel models is coming from European car - makers, and a second wave from Asian and North - American companies is expected to follow.
Now, a first wave
of diesel models is coming from European car - makers, and a second wave from Asian and North - American
But Porsche has now ended production
of all diesel models.
The number
of diesel models for sale fell in the wake of cheating on emissions tests, primarily by Volkswagen.
However, Mercedes does plan to boost the power output
of the diesel models in the foreseeable future.
In the wake of the news that Porsche has canned
all of its diesel models, effective immediately, Ford has this morning announced... a brand new high - power flagship diesel.
The relatively low running costs
of the diesel models will make them appealing to those covering high mileages
At Mercedes - Benz, the 300SL and 500SL replace the 560SL two - seat roadster this fall and a pair
of diesel models, the 250D sedan powered by a 2.5 - liter turbo diesel engine and a 300E sedan with a 3.5 - liter turbo diesel, appear in February.
Although there are dozens
of diesel models available in Europe, the choice is rather slim in the United States.
That's why it's only blessed with a 247bhp V6 diesel engine, and lacks the outright performance
of diesel models from supposedly less sporting brands.
There's been no word
of diesel models yet but talk of a petrol - powered plug - in hybrid is rife.
The BMW 525d Touring completes the available range
of diesel models.
Audi priced a handful
of its diesel models on Monday.
In some months, up to 25 percent of U.S. VW Passat sales consisted
of diesel models, but the company stopped sale of all diesel models, including Golfs and Jettas, in the U.S. after last September's EPA revelations.
While most of the variants of the Tiago are priced above the $ 4 lakh mark, the XB, XE and the XE (O) variant of the petrol trim and the XB variant
of the diesel model are priced under that range.
At the end of our time with the gas - powered Nissan Titan XD, we were left with the same impression we had
of the diesel model: a strong effort, requiring a little more refinement in some areas.
Sources said Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) level was found to be more than the stipulated level during testing
of the diesel model.
The addition of side airbags, a new infotainment array and a reversing camera increase the list price
of the diesel model on test by $ 1500, but with the best after - sales program in the business, the iLoad range is still one of the best - value light commercial vans on the market.
The big news for 2009 is the introduction
of a diesel model, the X5 xDrive 35d, to the lineup.
Not exact matches
The world learned
of the scandal about two weeks later, when the EPA issued a formal notice
of violation relating to nearly 500,000 2.0 - liter
diesel cars — stretching across seven
model years and three generations
of exhaust - treatment configuration.
Almost 90,000
of these Passat
diesels, from the 2012 to 2014
model years, were sold.
The automaker admits that, since 2009, it outfitted several
of its
diesel - powered
models — such as the Golf, Passat, Jetta, and Beetle — with «defeat devices» that would switch off emissions controls, and thereby boost performance, except when the vehicles were being put through environmental tests.
In the U.S., meanwhile, the value
of diesel - powered
models made by VW and its Audi luxury brand has taken a hit.
In 2016, CareerBuilder and Economic
Modeling Specialists Intl. found that some
of the most in - demand jobs included sales managers, insurance sales agents, heavy and tractor - trailer truck drivers, bus and truck mechanics, and
diesel engine specialists.
Over the weekend, Volkswagen took the highly unusual step
of suspending sales
of certain 2015 clean
diesel models, while it figures out how to fix cars with software designed...
In an hour the tests were substantially over; and, scaling the results from
model size to boat size, allowing 28 % power loss for propeller inefficiency, 20 % more for drag from things like rudders and rough paint and 2 % more to make up for the slight downward slant
of the propeller shaft, everyone agreed that Mr. Metcalf would indeed have to buy two
diesels of 275 hp if he wanted to cruise at 12 knots.
«We urgently need to stop the sale
of new
diesel models until emission testing is truly fit for purpose.
And much
of the technology needed to cut the world's black carbon output already exists, including pollution traps that can be installed on
diesel engines and solar cookstoves that replace
models powered by burning wood or dung.
A glide path would mirror the European
model, which brought players together years ago to effectively select «clean
diesel» as the vehicle
of the near future, at least until hydrogen - powered or electric plug - in vehicles develop.
Car companies have begun producing new
diesel models to sell to the public on the basis
of their supposedly green credentials.
The
models suggested that levels
of air pollution would fall without the government having to do much as older
diesel vehicles are replaced by newer ones that emit less nitrogen dioxide.
FedEx has also been upgrading its fleet
of Express
diesel trucks to cleaner - burning
models, and is making similar upgrades in its Freight and Ground divisions as well.
Highly turbocharged alcohol - fueled direct - injection spark - ignition (DISI) engines operated at a high compression ratio could be as or more efficient than
diesel engines while also providing advantages
of lower vehicle cost, lower emissions and higher power, according to a recent
modeling study by Leslie Bromberg and Daniel Cohn at MIT.
Dr. Peden has written or contributed to more than 160 peer - reviewed scientific publications on the kinetics and mechanisms
of automobile exhaust catalysis; the development
of zeolite catalysts for
diesel engine emission control; hydrocarbon reforming over bimetallic catalysts; the structure
of hydroprocessing catalysts; the development
of novel, supported solid acid catalysts for petroleum refining; the growth and properties
of oxide and semiconductor thin films; and
model studies
of adhesion at metal / metal - oxide interfaces.
A number
of variants are offered, including
diesel and fully electric
models.
It had improved safety features and a significantly stiffer body, as well more
diesel engine choices, but the B4 was essentially a refresh
of the B3 Passat rather than an all - new
model.
Engine choices will include gas and
diesel 2.0 - liter turbo - fours, as well as a V - 6 in place
of the outgoing
model's dated V - 8 engine.
Mercedes - Benz GLK250 Bluetec Although the GLK350 gets a new direct - injected V - 6 (with 34 more hp and another 15 lb - ft
of torque), the biggest GLK powertrain news for 2013 is the arrival
of the GLK250 Bluetec
diesel model.
The 1 - litre
model is also worth a look if you want a frugal runaround but don't want the extra cost and potential issues down the line
of diesel: Whether manual or S tronic, it hits 62.8 mpg without any cylinder - deactivation trickery, and emits 104g / km
of CO2.
The new 3 Series - based
model features a tweaked version
of the twin - turbo straight - six
diesel engine — tuned to produce 345bhp and 516 lb ft
of torque.
With so much torque, available at just 2,000 rpm, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax
diesel has a maximum trailering capacity
of 7,700 pounds on rear - wheel - drive
models and 7,600 pounds for four - wheel - drive
models.
Although this deal decreases the likelihood
of GM using VM Motori
diesels in its future
models, it doesn't completely prevent it, as the Detroit Three have a history
of sharing resources in powertrain development, the most recent example being GM and Ford's announcement
of collaboration on nine and 10 - speed transmissions, after a successful collaboration on six - speed automatic transmissions for transverse applications.
Vehicles Affected: A total
of 6872
models are being recalled, all fitted with Mercedes - Benz's 3.5 - liter turbo -
diesel V - 6.
Most
of the time, the
diesel E350 is as refined and comfortable as the gasoline
model we drove not long ago.
That's a great shame, but perhaps not unexpected - for one, Volkswagen's
diesel emissions scandal has meant significant belt - tightening and it's cheaper to spin off new versions
of existing
models - like Clubsport Golfs - than it is to develop an entirely new car, even on a modular platform like the MQB setup underpinning many
of the Group's current
models.
Pending all
of the fine - tuning for the U.S. production car, we should see the Mazda6
diesel hit showrooms in 2015 as a 2016
model.
He also mentioned that his brand's future
diesel and hybrid
models will be complimentary
of each other and that his product portfolio will continue to cater to a variety
of eco-conscious drivers, particularly those that drive long distances on open roads (ideal for
diesel) or those commuting in congested urban streets (ideal for hybrid).
Over 60 per cent
of 3 - series sales are
of diesel four - pot
models and it's a trend that will continue with this new «F30» - generation version.
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) was studying European
diesel cars and discovered the on - road emissions
of some
models were notably higher than those measured in lab testing.
To avail
of Mazda's excellent head - up display you'll need to upgrade to the Sport Nav specification, which costs from # 21,945 for the petrol
model or # 23,145 in 1.5 - litre,
diesel automatic trim.