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In conjunction with Hart’s Energy Consulting, DTF released a new body of work that highlights key developments positioning diesel fuel to compete in the green energy future including investments in refining capacity, increasing accessibility by consumers and clean diesel cars to diesel fuel and other key developments.  The published paper and press release have been […]

When we think diesel cars – what do we think of? Do we think they are loud, noisy, messy and expensive? Some may wallow in this kind of negative image, but do you know the benefits of diesel cars most likely outweigh the disadvantages. Diesel vehicles are not just heavy duty trucks and farming equipment, […]

 Delphi is pleased to announce the launch of one more Volvo EUI into its remanufactured injector range.  The injector is part of the exchange program, sold with a surcharge that is refundable upon the return of the appropriate core. Delphi remanufactured injectors are priced at a level to provide a reliable low-cost alternative to the new […]

Delphi Diesel Aftermarket is pleased to announce the launch of Delphi Remanufactured ECU’s for Cummins Celect engines.   The Delphi Advantage: · Exclusive Delphi reman process includes latest component updates · Tier One quality control standards · 100% fully functionally tested. · One year warranty with unlimited mileage    Diesel controllers are more sophisticated and […]

  According to a recent study, diesel fuel is “poised to take on an even greater role in the U.S. transportation market.” The report was released last Wednesday by the Diesel Technology Forum in conjunction with the United States Department of Energy’s 2010-2011 Winter Fuels Outlook Conference. During the conference Margo Oge, director of transportation […]

News from Frankfurt, Germany: Delphi is expanding its parts operation, training and service center network in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, as demand for high quality replacement parts and servicing for diesel vehicles in these regions continues to grow.   Duramax, the diesel engine that saved GM’s heavy-duty pickups, is 10 years old. GM celebrated […]

 Urban Myths of Fuel Additives Statement by Mike Munroe   As a young apprentice keeping fixed timed diesel engines running all winter, it was a common practice to add automatic transmission fluid or other products to our machines in an effort to keep them running smoothly. We even used gasoline as additive to help them […]

Microbial Contamination of Fuels Statement by Mike Munroe   With the introduction and wide spread use of Bio-Diesel in Manitoba, has also seen a demand for control of microbial contamination in diesel fuel storage vessels. Characterized as a “greenish-black or brown” slime and often accompanied by an offensive odour, these colonies will attack diesel fuel […]

Since May 15th, 2010, all diesel fuel sold in Manitoba will contain a minimum of 5% bio-diesel, of B-5. Documentation on the Province of Manitoba’s mandate can be obtained at http://www.gov.mb.ca/stem/energy/biofuels/biodiesel/. Biodiesel may contain small but problematic quantities of water. Although it is not miscible with water, it is, like ethanol, hygroscopic (absorbs water from […]

Some people would be surprised to find out that the worlds worst culprit for air pollution is not the automotive industry after all.  That dubious title actually goes to large marine ship engines, such as oil tankers, large container ships and passenger cruise ships.  Data from maritime industry insiders indicate that when compairing in engine size and […]

After a five week period of falling diesel prices, the inevitable has hit, prices jumped back up 3.3 cents.  In the past five weeks, the cost of diesel has dropped 19.9 cents according to the U.S Department of Energy.  The U.S national average cost of diesel inched up from $2.928 per u.s gallon to $2.961 […]

Once again the diesel rumour mill is in full swing.  The latest tid-bit of information to come out of the mill is the GM develped 4.5L V8 Duramax diesel engine may be back in the mix.  “The 4.5-liter V-8 is fully developed and ready,” said Mark Cieslak, GM’s full-size truck chief engineer. “[If we decided […]