So what are the chances of VW or Audi selling TDI engine cars in CA in 2006 or 07
09-02-2005, 07:28 PM
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Re: So what are the chances of VW or Audi selling TDI engine cars in CA in 2006 or 07
I have asked that question to Audi in USA, but they do not have any idea if a TDI is coming. The general answer is no because of Audi's bad experience back in the 80s. I also sent an email to Audi Germany, but have yet to get a response. I get the feeling that the only way to get Audi to offer a TDI is to unite as a community and put pressure on the manufacturer.
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I read that with hurricane Katrina, that ULSD is on the back burner right now
For the lazy
"White House Directs Refineries to Postpone Maintenance, Forget ULSD
8 September 2005
The Financial Times reports in its 8 Sep edition that the White House has told US refiners to postpone all scheduled maintenance in a drive to maximize gasoline and diesel production.
The instructions come in the wake of the latest DOE forecast of an average price for oil of around $70 per barrel in September ($67 in the event of a very fast recovery from Katrina; more than $72 in the case of a slow recovery).
Washington has also told refiners to stop producing ultra low-sulfur diesel to increase gasoline output, according to the report.
A senior executive from a big refinery in Houston said: â€oeThe message from the government is: â€<sup>~</sup>run the refinery as high as you can and avoid all the non-priority maintenance in the next four or six weeksâ€<sup>TM</sup>.”
A Louisiana refiner said: â€oeThe White House said: â€<sup>~</sup>Forget about (ultra) low-sulphur diesel. We need gasoline and diesel. We need you working 100 per centâ€<sup>TM</sup>.”
New regulations on producing ultra-clean diesel were due in January but are now likely to be postponed, refiners said.
Postponing maintenance is a dangerous gameâ€"especially when running at full capacityâ€"that can lead to serious accidents. Reducing fuel quality standards may make sense in a very short term emergency, but in the long-term would have negative impacts not only on public health, but also on the engines and exhaust systems that are being (expensively) developed anticipating the availability of clean fuel."<ul><li><a href="http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/09/white_house_dir.html">Click Me</a></li></ul>
"White House Directs Refineries to Postpone Maintenance, Forget ULSD
8 September 2005
The Financial Times reports in its 8 Sep edition that the White House has told US refiners to postpone all scheduled maintenance in a drive to maximize gasoline and diesel production.
The instructions come in the wake of the latest DOE forecast of an average price for oil of around $70 per barrel in September ($67 in the event of a very fast recovery from Katrina; more than $72 in the case of a slow recovery).
Washington has also told refiners to stop producing ultra low-sulfur diesel to increase gasoline output, according to the report.
A senior executive from a big refinery in Houston said: â€oeThe message from the government is: â€<sup>~</sup>run the refinery as high as you can and avoid all the non-priority maintenance in the next four or six weeksâ€<sup>TM</sup>.”
A Louisiana refiner said: â€oeThe White House said: â€<sup>~</sup>Forget about (ultra) low-sulphur diesel. We need gasoline and diesel. We need you working 100 per centâ€<sup>TM</sup>.”
New regulations on producing ultra-clean diesel were due in January but are now likely to be postponed, refiners said.
Postponing maintenance is a dangerous gameâ€"especially when running at full capacityâ€"that can lead to serious accidents. Reducing fuel quality standards may make sense in a very short term emergency, but in the long-term would have negative impacts not only on public health, but also on the engines and exhaust systems that are being (expensively) developed anticipating the availability of clean fuel."<ul><li><a href="http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/09/white_house_dir.html">Click Me</a></li></ul>
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