The Diesel Technology Forum hosted a reception November 14, 2007 in Washington, D.C., celebrating the one year anniversary of the arrival of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX) visited the Clean Diesel Technology reception and spoke with industry leaders.

The Diesel Technology Forum began in 2000 as a non-profit educational organization dedicated to raising awareness about the economic importance and essential uses of diesel engines. According to their website, the Diesel Technology Forum highlights the continuous improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions reductions as well as the progress to reduce the environmental impact of the existing fleet of diesel engines. Ultra low sulfur diesel now accounts for 75 percent of distillate fuel production and the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that over 90 percent of all retail service stations that have diesel are now carrying ultra low sulfur diesel. Since October 2006, more than 838 million barrels of clean diesel have entered the U.S. distribution system.

"Diesel has been the backbone of our economy for over 100 years. Whether it is fueling our over-the-road fleet, moving city buses, sustaining military vehicles on duty, or fueling the farm equipment that supports agriculture, diesel fuel helps keep our nation running,” said Congressman Burgess. “Clean diesel technology is reducing emissions without sacrificing performance or efficiency required by the industry. Clean diesel continues to introduce innovative ways to increase production and efficiency to provide what I believe is a vital and versatile commodity in our global economy."

The diesel industry contributes over $85 billion annually to the nation's economy and plans to increase the use of diesel in North America. The Clean Diesel Technology reception brought industry-leading professionals to Washington to speak with policy makers about their efforts to expand the uses of clean diesel. The reception held on Capitol Hill included representatives from BMW, BorgWarner, BOSCH, Caterpillar, Cummins, Donaldson, Eaton, GM, International Truck and Engine, Johnson Matthey, Sturman Industries, Volkswagen and Volvo Powertrain.

While at the reception, Congressman Burgess took the opportunity to meet with representatives from Cummins Inc., a components supplier to Peterbilt Motors Company, which is headquartered in Denton, Texas. In June, 2006, Cummins announced an agreement for the Cummins' 6- and 8-liter engines to be installed exclusively in Peterbilt and Kenworth's North American conventional medium-duty commercial vehicles.

"I want to thank these corporations for all their hard work and encourage them to continue to pursue energy efficiency and emissions reductions in diesel engines,” said Congressman Burgess. "The Diesel Technology Forum was an excellent opportunity to speak directly to the industries on the cutting edge of progress and I am excited about the future of clean diesel technology."

Please also visit the following websites to find out more about the companies mentioned above:

www.dieselforum.org

www.cumminspower.com

www.peterbilt.com



Congressman Burgess visits with Cummins Inc. representatives Stephen L. May and Dave J. Crompton at the House Clean Diesel Reception