At a Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2007, Volkswagen introduced a new car that will be the first green vehicle to pass the emission standards of all fifty states.
The 2009 TDI Clean Diesel Jetta will feature the zippiness and cool style of the regular Jetta, but it will produce 90% less nitrous oxide emissions.
The TDI Engine (Turbo Direct Injection)
So what makes the Clean Diesel Jetta so clean? It has to be the engine, which helps to control nitrous oxide emissions.
The engine basically acts as a storage vault that holds the nitrous oxide emissions, filters them and then burns them off later. It also has a common-rail fuel injection system that helps it to control pollution.
This new Jetta will also feature 140 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, making it easier to zip smoothly and quickly through the streets.
Surprisingly, test drivers found that the engine was rather quiet while running.
You can read more about the TDI Jetta here.
Volkswagen is one of the largest car manufacturing companies in the world, so it’s great to know that they’re avid supporters of investing in projects that promote biofuels.
The TDI Clean Diesel Jetta, which will be available for purchase later this year, will be a great addition to the world of alternative energy vehicles, and maybe it will inspire future pollution-reducing engine technologies.
