Any hope VW had of avoiding a $10.03 billion payout to owners of its emissions-cheating diesel cars were dashed Monday, when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a number of the company's objections to the settlement. The settlement, originally reached in 2016, is meant to appease the owners of nearly 500,000 polluting diesel vehicles. In their judgement, the … [Read more...] about US Appeals Court: $10 Billion VW Settlement Stands
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Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Volvo has been leading the way recently with a carbon neutral engine factory in Ghent, Belgium and a commitment to electrify its entire model range from 2019 on. So, Volvo is committed to doing good stuff- but it's also going stop doing bad stuff. In that spirit, Volvo Cars have announced that they will not be offering a diesel version of their mainstream S60 sedan when that … [Read more...] about Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Diesel Greenwashing Campaign In Europe Doesn’t Add Up
The diesel engine is like a religion in Europe. It was first promoted by governments as a way to fight back against the OPEC oil embargoes of the 1970's. Since then, taxes on diesel fuel have been lower than those on gasoline. Coupled with other economic incentives, the lower cost of driving means that 70% of all diesel powered cars manufactured each year are sold in … [Read more...] about Diesel Greenwashing Campaign In Europe Doesn’t Add Up
Britain Proposes Ban On Internal Combustion Vehicles After 2040
Back in the old days when cars had carburetors and the exhaust fumes from the car ahead of you were so strong you could smell them, people who wanted an early exit from the rigors of life would simply roll down the garage door, start the engine, and go peacefully to their eternal rest, thanks to the toxic stew spewing out of the tailpipe of their internal combustion powered … [Read more...] about Britain Proposes Ban On Internal Combustion Vehicles After 2040
France Plans To Ban Sale Of Cars With Internal Combustion Engines By 2040
Nicholas Hulot, the new environmental minister for France, has announced a 5-year plan that will lead to that country becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The plan is part of France's commitment to the Paris climate accords. One feature of the proposal would prohibit the sale of all cars with internal combustion engines by the year 2040. Au Revoir To Internal Combustion … [Read more...] about France Plans To Ban Sale Of Cars With Internal Combustion Engines By 2040
Volvo Quits Diesel, Shifts its Focus to Electrification
Earlier this week, Volvo Cars' CEO Håkan Samuelsson announced that the company's current lineup of Drive-E diesel engines would be the last such engines produced by the Swedish car brand. Instead, he says, Volvo's engineering focus has now switched to electric and electrified vehicles. Volvo is aggressively pushing development on its new "Modular Electrification Platform" … [Read more...] about Volvo Quits Diesel, Shifts its Focus to Electrification
Four World Cities Plan To Ban Diesel Cars And Trucks
Mayors from around the world met for the C40 conference in Mexico City last week to discuss how to prepare their cities for climate change and deal effectively with vehicle emissions. At the meeting, the mayors of four of the world's largest cities announced plans to ban diesel powered vehicles as early as 2025. The cities are Paris, Madrid, Athens, and Mexico City. Anne … [Read more...] about Four World Cities Plan To Ban Diesel Cars And Trucks
Glycerin Powers Diesel Generators For Formula E Race Teams
It stands to reason that Formula E, the world's only open wheel racing series that uses electric race cars, would want the electricity that charges the batteries in those cars to be as green as possible. Oddly enough, Formula E uses two large diesel generators mounted in a shipping container for easy portability for that purpose. Huh? Formula E cars are charged by diesels? How … [Read more...] about Glycerin Powers Diesel Generators For Formula E Race Teams
The 240SX Turbodiesel Begs “What if?”
When i was around 20 years old, I bought a beat-up Nissan 240sx from a shady car dealer, and I drove the hell out of it. Then I tried to do an engine swap when the truck-sourced four-cylinder finally gave into my thrashing, and I was left to ponder a replacement engine. The in-thing to do was a V8 swap, preferably a GM LS1 from a Camaro/Trans Am or Corvette, but I only got so … [Read more...] about The 240SX Turbodiesel Begs “What if?”
2015 Cadillac Escalade Could Get Turbodiesel
Not even the opulent Cadillac Escalade can remain insulated from rising gas prices and fuel economy regulations. GM is considering adding a turbodiesel V6 to the 2015 Cadillac Escalade, as well as a sporty twin-turbo V6 model, reports Automotive News. GM has been slowly dipping its toes into the diesel market, first with the Chevy Cruze Diesel, and then the upcoming Chevy … [Read more...] about 2015 Cadillac Escalade Could Get Turbodiesel