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Replying to: larsb (Jul 02, 2008 9:42 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 02, 2008 9:44 am) In "theory" it sells sans Fed/State taxes. Now in CA it is again in theory, LSD. (500 ppm) BUT hysterically LSD has been 140 ppm in CA. SO IF it reverts to the broader standard (LSD=500 ppm) , red dyed diesel is now actually higher in sulfur!!! So really EPA/CARB has in effect made the standard many times more pollutive, 3.57 x MORE even as they say the standards are stricter!!! PAR for the COURSE I WOULD SAY!?
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 02, 2008 9:50 am) How the guvmint wants to go about collecting taxes on it is another issue. It is NEVER all about the money when it comes to the EPA. The EPA is tasked with keeping us safe from environmental dangers - not making money.
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Any recent news about when we might see an Accord Diesel? Did Honda's decision to put the diesel in an Acura delay this?
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Replying to: gagrice (Jul 02, 2008 9:38 am) EPA working to keep Hawaii air CLEAN EPA, partners announce diesel vehicle retrofit program: City and County of Honolulu, Grace Pacific "cleaner" vehicles to be demonstrated HONOLULU th Today at the City and County of Honolulu's Alapai Bus Facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Pacific Southwest Region Air Division Director Deborah Jordan announced accomplishments of a diesel engine retrofit program. (Media-Newswire.com) - HONOLULU – Today at the City and County of Honolulu’s Alapai Bus Facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Region Air Division Director Deborah Jordan announced accomplishments of a diesel engine retrofit program. The diesel engine retrofit program’s goal is to reduce diesel air emissions from vehicles and engines for both highway and non-road vehicles operated by public and private organizations, including the City and County of Honolulu, the Board of Water Supply, the state Department of Transportation, Grace Pacific Corp., and Aiwohi Brothers. “Even in clean areas, exposure to diesel emissions can lead to chronic respiratory problems and premature death,” said Jordan. “I congratulate the City and County of Honolulu, Grace Pacific, the state of Hawaii, and the many other partners for showing true leadership in this field and encouraging retrofits across the state.” The program specifically identified fleets that could meet retrofit requirements, profiled the equipment needed, developed a purchasing process for the parts and equipment, and provided training for installation and maintenance to continue the program. Over 75 vehicle retrofits have been installed with more planned in the coming years. “Honolulu is a city blessed with excellent air quality,” said City and County of Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann. “As the Brookings Institute recently reported, Honolulu has the smallest carbon footprint of any major American city. We can, however, and we must do more to reduce the harmful emissions from our vehicles. We pride ourselves on leading by example, and the diesel retrofit program demonstrates our commitment to being part of a solution along with our partner at the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency. Public health and safety is a mayor’s highest priority, and the diesel retrofit program will help reduce the health risks to our island’s residents.” The $800,000 diesel retrofit program is funded from a supplemental environmental project agreed to by Chevron U.S.A., Inc., as part of a settlement for enforcement actions. This included $300,000 from an action brought by the EPA and $500,000 from an action brought by the Hawaii Department of Health. The EPA also announced that the Hawaii Department of Health’s Clean Air Branch will participate in the State Clean Diesel Grant Program to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. The effort, which helps states build programs to reduce diesel emissions, is part of the National Clean Diesel Campaign and the West Coast Collaborative, which grant funds to eligible partners for building diesel emission reduction programs across the country to improve air quality and protect public health. So don't try to tell me AGAIN that it is all about the money. That is total hogwashimuss maximus.
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Replying to: guntherhops (Jul 02, 2008 9:57 am) |
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Apparently, diesel education in this country still has as far to go as I already knew it did: Diesel desire lacking DETROIT (AP) - A report out today says U.S. consumers are showing more interest in hybrid technology despite the higher price tag. The report from J.D. Power and Associates says 72% of recent car buyers are interested in getting a hybrid for their next vehicle. That's up from 58% of consumers in 2005. But once the average $5,000 price differential for a hybrid was revealed, just 46% say they're still interested. By comparison, consumers remain skeptical of clean diesel technology, which can improve fuel economy by 30% over traditional engines but has a lower premium of $1,800. Just 37% say they're interested in the technology.
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Replying to: larsb (Jul 02, 2008 10:33 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 02, 2008 10:53 am) If people knew that the new clean diesels can perform mostly equal to the hybrids, and not stink, and not have reliability problems, and be available to every buyer in every state, do you still think there would be twice the interest in hybrid as there is in diesel? The answer, of course, is no frickin' way !! It requires no "re-education" to buy a gas SUV. To convince people that "these are not your Father's diesels" is a tough task. We all on this board hope the education goes well. |
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