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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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Nissan Introduces Diesel X-Trail with Automatic Transmission

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has introduced a 6-speed automatic transmission option for the diesel X-TRAIL 20GT. The new diesel model as well as the new revised X-TRAIL both go on sale 16 July in Japan. The Clean Diesel GT20 meets Japan’s Post New Long-term Regulations emissions standards. Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.)

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Proposed California Budget Plan Would Delay Off-Road Diesel Retrofits

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A major provision in the proposed state budget would delay the retrofitting of off-road diesels, cutting by 17% the emissions reductions planned by 2014. Democrats and Republicans are wrestling over an acceptable combination of spending cuts and tax hikes. There are people who will die because of this delay,” said Mary D. “It

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Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

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As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 The increased fuel tax is intended to be in lieu of an increase in tolls. Future increases in the state fuel tax would follow the Consumer Price Index.

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Darling International and Valero Considering Forming a Joint Venture for Renewable Diesel

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Darling International and a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation are taking initial steps towards the formation of a joint venture to build a facility capable of producing more than 10,000 barrels/day or (135 million gallons per year) of renewable diesel on a site adjacent to Valero’s St. In 2007, ConocoPhillips and Tyson Foods Inc.

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US indicts 7 individuals and 3 companies in alleged $100M biodiesel RINs fraud in Indiana

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The 88 counts included in the three charging documents include allegations of conspiracy, wire fraud, false tax claims, false statements under the Clean Air Act, obstruction of justice, money laundering, and securities fraud. Because certain companies need RINs to comply with regulatory obligations, RINs have significant market value.

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Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

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Thai Eco-car policy, outlined by the Thailand Board of Investment in 2007, became effective 1 October and is designed to help Thailand cross the 2-million unit per year production mark through the support of “Eco cars” as another “Product Champion” category. 94 and Reg. 95 respectively.

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