Media Advisory: Capitol Hill Briefing & Luncheon -- "Driving the Future: Technologies are ready to meet future fuel economy and clean air goals; what about policies?"

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements that will be mandated in the U.S. in the near future, automobile and engine manufacturers from all over the globe are introducing more fuel efficient technology options, including clean diesel choices, into their line-ups.

The potential for the United States to be an emerging market for clean diesel vehicles and the many economic and clean air benefits of the new technology will be the focus of a Congressional briefing and luncheon on Wednesday, March 11^th.  This Capitol Hill event is being sponsored by:

• The Diesel Technology Forum (http://www.dieselforum.org/)
• The U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars (http://cleandieseldelivers.com/)

What: Congressional Briefing - "Driving the Future: Technologies are ready to meet future fuel economy and clean air goals; what about policies?"
This event conforms to the "widely attended" event specifications.
(Lunch provided)

Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (EDT)

Location: Capitol Visitors Center
Congressional Meeting Room North, CVC-268
Washington, D.C.

Speakers: Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director - Diesel Technology Forum
Michael J. Ruth, Director - Advanced Systems Integration, Chassis Certified Products
- Cummins Inc.
Joseph Guzzo, Director of Advanced Technology, Federal Affairs - General Motors 
Douglas Skorupski, Powertrain Strategy Manager, Product Strategy - Volkswagen of
America, Inc.
Jeffrey Breneman - U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars

Registration:  For more information and to RSVP to this free event go here 
http://www.dieselforum.org/about-the-forum/events

Advanced diesel vehicles are growing in popularity with consumers and manufacturers are planning to meet this demand. 47 diesel cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and passenger vans are currently available and 15 more having been officially announced to be introduced in the next two years. Many analysts predict that diesels will increase to 7 to 10 percent of the total U.S. vehicle market by 2020.

While diesels prove popular with drivers they also promote energy independence, fuel efficiency and result in significant emissions reductions.

We invite you to learn more about what's behind this growth in the light-duty diesel market, its many economic and clean air benefits, and why diesel is important to many auto manufacturers' vehicle line-up. You will get more details about who is already driving these clean alternative vehicles in your district and those likely to own a clean diesel vehicle.

We will also provide you with the details on the policy challenges to growing the diesel market including:

• How the fuel tax structure works against energy efficient fuels
• How all advanced technologies – all electric, hybrid, gasoline diesel, hydrogen will play an important role in the future
• How advanced biodiesel is a positive component of the RFS Renewable Fuels Standard

ABOUT THE DIESEL TECHNOLOGY FORUM
The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel and technology. Forum members are global leaders in clean diesel technology and represent the three key elements of the modern clean-diesel system: advanced engines, vehicles and equipment, cleaner diesel fuel and emissions-control systems. For more information visit www.dieselforum.org.

For the latest insights and information from the leaders in clean diesel technology, join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @DieselTechForum, or YouTube @DieselTechForum and connect with us on LinkedIn. 

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Allen Schaeffer

Contact:
Steve Hansen
[email protected]
301-668-7230 (o)
202-355-3664 (c)

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SOURCE Diesel Technology Forum

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