Volkswagen of America has announced the launch of its TDI Truth & Dare blog to help enhance diesel myths. The blog forum will differentiate “diesel” from “clean diesel” and encourage active participation through two simple challenges.

First, visitors will learn the truth about clean diesel technology by understanding the facts. Second, the forum will dare visitors to get involved in the alternative fuel discussion by participating in online events like the “Tank Wars” fuel efficient driving challenge and using applications like “Diesel Finder” and “Savings Calculator.”

Additionally, the blog will post relevant facts and discussions from Volkswagen as well as third party sources and consumers to keep visitors up to date on the latest diesel conversation. The blog forum will run year round and serve as a platform for product and clean diesel messaging in a voice that is unique to Volkswagen.

“Volkswagen believes that clean diesel offers drivers a high-mileage, fuel efficient vehicle without compromising on great performance,” said Tim Ellis, Vice President of Marketing, Volkswagen of America. “TDI Truth & Dare will engage consumers in conversation while it educates them about the clean diesel facts and how well our TDI family compares against competitive alternative fuel offerings.”

(Source) Press

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Audi has revealed today the prices for its 2009 Q7 TDI, the world’s cleanest SUV. The Q7 TDI is scheduled to arrive in U.S. dealerships later this month.

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the Audi Q7 TDI Premium start at $50,900. Prices do not include a destination charge of $825, taxes, title or dealer charges. Buyers of the 2009 Audi Q7 TDI also qualify for a $1,150 Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit, according to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

The clean diesel technology found in the 2009 Q7 TDI provides 30% better fuel economy than gasoline engines of similar size. That means the Q7 TDI offers the efficiency of 25 mpg in highway driving and a range of more than 600 miles on a full tank. The Q7 TDI also gets an EPA-rated 17 mpg in city driving and combined fuel economy of 20 mpg.

The advanced TDI clean diesel engine in the 2009 Audi Q7 TDI is significantly less intrusive on the environment than past diesel engines. The 3.0-liter V6 engine in the Audi Q7 TDI produces about 25% less carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, than traditional gasoline engines. The advanced exhaust emission control system found in the Q7 TDI reduces smog-causing nitrogen oxides by up to 90% when compared with past generations of diesel technologies sold in the U.S.

The 2009 Audi Q7 TDI offers plenty of amenities to go with its technological advances. The exterior of the new Q7 TDI features sporty S line styling upgrades, including S line front and rear bumpers, S line badging, headlight washers and 19-inch five-spoke wheels.

Inside, the 2009 Q7 TDI includes power 12-way heated front seats with leather seating surfaces throughout, seven passenger seating, dual zone climate control, wood decorative inlays, power tailgate, Audi Multi Media Interface , Audi Music Interface with iPod cable, premium sound w/ 6-disc CD changer, garage door opener (HomeLink), Parktronic, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth) and SIRIUS satellite radio.

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Volkswagen has long been an endorser of clean fuel, dating back to 2008 when they used clean diesel technology on the race track. Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced it will use B5 biodiesel to power its race cars, transport vehicles and generators during the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup season.

Houston-based HYPERFUELS will supply B5 biodiesel for the series, which is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Pro Racing.

“We are extremely pleased to have HYPERFUELS as a partner for the 2009 Jetta TDI Cup series. SynDiesel(R) B5 biodiesel has been fully approved for use in all Volkswagen TDI powered vehicles that are available at local Volkswagen dealerships today,” said Clark Campbell, Motorsport Manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “The addition of SynDiesel B5 biodiesel in the Jetta TDI Cup race cars further demonstrates the feasibility of biodiesel as an alternative fuel source for American consumers and supports the clean and green racing of the Jetta TDI Cup series,” added Campbell.

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Tags: alternative fuel, biodiesel, diesel technology, Jetta, jetta tdi, motorsport manager, sports car club, volkswagen dealerships, volkswagen of america, volkswagen of america inc, volkswagen tdi

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You can add another car manufacturing company set to unveil its latest model, the Leon hatchback 2009 SEAT Leon FR. This new car model is expected to be at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Owners of the current car or SEAT aficionados might spot the changed side mirrors, new rear window, revised air intakes and a smaller front grille. The taillights are smaller. It’s a bunch of minor changes but together they do improve the styling.

Additionally, there is a new common rail diesel technology. The petrol Leon FR gets a new engine in the shape of the new 208bhp 2-litre TSI which is the same engine as in the new VW Golf GTI. There’s also a 158bhp 1.8-litre TSI petrol if you want performance from the next rung down the Leon ladder.

The new Leon will be on show at Geneva next month alongside a similarly updated Altea mini MPV. Expect sales to start later in the year with prices for the Leon FR and Cupra hot hatches costing approx. £17,500 and £19K respectively.

(Source) Evo

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Using its so-called “clean-diesel” as its carrying mark for marketing its 2009 Mercedes Benz ML320 Blue Tec, this classic car brand is certainly touting diesel power as a solution towards wiser motoring today. They claim that their BlueTEC diesel engines are the cleanest diesels ever produced for the passenger car market.

There’s nothing new about the usage of diesel engines in passenger cars, certainly not in Europe where they outnumber gasoline engines. What’s new and exciting in the Mercedes-Benz stable of oil burners is the trickle-down of BlueTEC diesel technology from their commercial truck line to select offerings in their passenger car/SUV field.

(Source) Auto 123

Tags: bluetec diesel, classic car, clean diesel, diesel engines, diesel power, diesel technology, diesels, gasoline engines, mercedes benz ml320, Mercedes-Benz, oil burners, passenger car market, passenger cars

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