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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 […]
We used ATF and Gasoline too, a very long time ago.
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 […]
Biocides are a SHORT TERM Solution
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 […]
First line of Defense, at the SOURCE
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 […]
Automobiles not the worst for air pollution
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 […]
Diesel fuel prices up this week.
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 […]
4.5L Duramax lives again?
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 […]
Better fuel economy = Less Emissions? Maybe Not
A common belief on “chipped” diesel engines is, if your fuel economy is improved by using an aftermarket “chip”, your emission levels drop also. This is not necessarily true. From the manufacturer, your diesel engine is made to meet certain goals for that particular motor; fuel economy, power, reliability and emissions to name a few. […]
Purpose built Law Enforcement vehicles
Carbon Motors, manufacturer of “purpose built vehicles”, has surpassed 14,000 production reservations for its new Carbon E7 police cruiser. Since the inception of motorized law enforcement, police and other law enforcement organizations have been using modified production vehicles from various manufacturers. Due to specific space, fuel economy and performance requirements, the idea of using these mass market […]
$60 million grant for electric motor development.
A $60 million conditional grant has been awarded to Remy International for the comercialization of its Remy HVH electric motor technology, by the U.S. Department of Energy, as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Remy Int’l recently announced thier HVH 250, the next evolutionary step of the advanced electric motor for hybrid and electric vehicle […]
F.A.A. grant for Oakland Int’l Airport
The Federal Aviation Admistration has given a $2.5 million dollar grant to the Oakland International Airport for a project that will significantly reduce the amount of diesel emissions produced by planes parked overnight for cargo movement and maintenance. This project will install 18 emission-free electrical parking spots where the planes will plug into at night and […]