Barack Obama's multi-billion dollar plan to boost the economy by spending on infrastructure will require clean diesel power, it is claimed.

Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, believes clean diesel engines and equipment will be vital to the programme, which could in turn spur demand for platinum autocatalysts and particulate filters.

"All of the construction and infrastructure projects outlined tonight by President Obama could begin first thing tomorrow morning thanks to the power, reliability and efficiency of America's clean diesel engines and equipment," he said.

Mr Schaeffer explained that the construction of roads, schools, bridges and buildings can be achieved in a green way thanks to the new generation (Tier 4) of clean diesel technology, machines and equipment, the ultra-low sulphur diesel fuels, and the use of advanced emissions controls.

He said the diesel engine sector is ready to "step up" to the challenge set by President Obama, noting that it has already responded to his calls for automakers to meet new fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards in the coming years.

Currently, 94 per cent of all global trade is powered by diesel engines, relying on diesel trucks, ships, railroads and vehicles to survive and grow, Mr Schaeffer argued.

"From earthmoving to e-commerce, clean diesel power enables the efficient movement of goods and people and the building or our homes, school and infrastructure," he added.

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President Obama's New Infrastructure Plan Demands Expanded Use of Clean Diesel Power (08/09/11) 

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