Experience the Fun of a Clean Diesel

     Clean Diesel Drive to Highlight the Latest in Diesel Technology;
                Vehicles Coming Soon to the United States

  WHAT:       A demonstration of the latest in clean diesel technology
              featuring vehicles with advanced engine technology not seen
              before in the United States.  This invitation-only event will
              provide the opportunity to test-drive these vehicles on a
              confined track and experience for yourself how powerful,
              clean, quiet and fun to drive today's diesel cars are.

  WHY:        Modern, clean diesel cars, pickups and SUVs hold great promise
              for helping the United States achieve its energy and
              environmental goals.  Diesel-powered cars boast 20 to 40
              percent better fuel economy than gasoline-powered equivalents.
              The diesel vehicles featured at the Clean Diesel Drive are
              currently only available in Europe, where one out of every
              three cars sold today runs on diesel.  With major European and
              American auto manufacturers already planning diesel
              introductions of popular models -- including some featured at
              the event -- into the U.S. market as early as next year, many
              predict that diesel is poised to make a comeback in the United
              States, thanks to new, clean diesel technologies.

              Stay ahead of the curve by taking advantage of this unique
              opportunity to experience the progress and potential of clean
              diesel as it prepares to make its mass entry into the U.S.
              market.

  VEHICLES:   2003 BMW X5; 2002 BMW 530d; 2003 BMW 740d; 2003 BMW 330d; 2003
              MINI One D; 2003 Volvo XC90 D5; 2002 Volvo S80 D5; 2004
              Chevrolet Malibu diesel prototype and other clean diesels
              available today only in Europe

  WHEN:       Tuesday, August 26, Press Briefing at 9:00 a.m., with Test-
              Drives from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ***YOU MUST BRING A VALID
              DRIVER'S LICENSE***

  WHERE:      Bayside Expo Center, North Parking Lot
              200 Mount Vernon Street
              Columbia Point
              Boston, MA 02125

  WHO:        Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum,
              will be available for interviews before and following the
              event

  ABOUT:      This Clean Diesel Drive is hosted by the Diesel Technology
              Forum and the U.S. Department of Energy, in conjunction with
              the 2003 Diesel Engine Emission Reduction workshop in Newport,
              Rhode Island, August 24-28, 2003.  The Diesel Technology Forum
              represents companies that manufacture the three components of
              a modern, clean diesel system -- advanced engines, cleaner
              burning fuels, and effective emissions control devices.  For
              more information about the Forum, visit our Web site at
              www.dieselforum.org.