Clean diesel

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 19, 2008 -- Building on the success of variable turbine geometry (VTG(TM)) turbochargers and regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharging systems, the experts at BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) have achieved another ground-breaking advancement in air management technology, designing a turbocharger that can withstand the harsh environment created by low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems to meet the world's strictest emissions standards. The company expects to see the technology introduced in the U.S. in 2008 on diesel imports from two European automakers.

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2008 -- Clean diesel technology powered the top three winning vehicles and 12 of 17 entries overall in a national engineering competition known as Challenge X to design the green cars of the future.

Stuttgart -- Mar 19, 2008 -- Mercedes-Benz is continuing to build on its world-leading position in the field of clean diesel technology. The Stuttgart-based manufacturer has become the world's first car producer to receive a certificate for licensing BlueTEC SUVs in all 50 US states.

Nissan CARWINGS Wins Eco-Products Award

TOKYO, Dec. 11, 2007 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will participate in Eco-Products 2007, Japan's largest annual eco-exhibition, to be held from December 13 - 15, at the Tokyo Big Sight. At the fair, Nissan will showcase a comprehensive range of its original technologies in line with its Nissan Green Program 2010 (NGP2010) goal to help reduce CO2 emissions. Nissan will offer visitors the opportunity to test drive its range of green technologies including the fuel-cell vehicle and clean diesels.

Oct. 24, 2007 -- Ford is leading the truck diesel revolution with the first clean diesel engine offered in a full-size pickup truck. The new Ford-exclusive 6.4-liter Power Stroke® turbo-diesel is quieter, powerful and more capable, yet it still meets stringent new emissions regulations thanks to Ford Clean Diesel Technology™.

Highlights:
* New 6.4-liter Power Stroke® diesel with Ford Clean Diesel Technology™ provides an increase in performance with a sharp decrease in particulates and emissions
* Sequential turbochargers improve off-the-line performance with smooth acceleration through the power band
* High-pressure, common rail fuel system with Piezo-electric injectors delivers quiet operation without compromising performance