Friday Night News Articles
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“ Banks Diesel Tuners Are Now 50-State Emissions Legal”February 01, 2013
Banks Power is the only aftermarket manufacturer to have a full line of emissions legal products for 1998-2010 diesel pickups.
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“ Diesel Fuel - Part 2”October 22, 2010
Gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel fuels are making their way into the fuel supply. One company, Rentech, has developed a fuel that will work in even the most finicky diesel engines…and may have some applications in racing.
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“ The Worst Enemy for Diesel Owners”October 15, 2010
Diesel Fuel: A status report on the fuels that are available to diesel owners, and why it's still hard to know what comes out of the pump.
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“ The Truth About - Mileage”October 08, 2010
Fuel economy is maddeningly difficult to measure and document-even if you are the EPA. In the real world, it's practically impossible to standardize all conditions and control all variables. But if you understand the process, you can at least develop a working strategy for maximizing your mileage.
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“ Banks Passes New Diesel Test - Customers Secure”June 18, 2010
This letter, straight from the desk of Gale Banks, explains the diesel emissions testing issue. Find out what it took to devise the test, and what it means to owners of diesel vehicles. With video!
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“ Gale the Judge - Emissions debate - Big big sale”June 04, 2010
Gale to be honorary Judge at Belmont Concours d' Eleganaza;
Senator Bob Huff and Gale Banks answer questions on AB 32;
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“ California Senator Huff tours Banks”May 14, 2010
Senator Bob Huff visited Gale Banks Engineering and talked about everything from diesels to hydrogen, and from reducing emissions to the challenges of running a business in California.
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“ A Senator is coming - a Dragster is running and more”May 07, 2010
FOUR (!) NEW NEWS STORIES: The latest on the dragster; Senator Bob Huff is coming to Banks; upcoming Mickey Thompson event; Bosch technology expo
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“ Sidewinder Jetta is fresh from the plastic surgeon”March 12, 2010
The Sidewinder Jetta is now sporting some rather aggressive nose work and side skirting.
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“ Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel sets sights for World Record”February 26, 2010
The "rail" leaves for test and tune, sets sights for 6-second "clean" run.
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“ The Bosch-Banks Sidewinder Jetta TDI”October 09, 2009
Bosch asks Banks to take a look at a diesel powered machine as it comes from Volkswagen. They drop a Jetta off at Banks' Azusa campus and say: "We'll be back in a few weeks, see what you and your people can do with an upgrade on this one."
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“ Diesel Directions”September 18, 2009
MOTOR PRESS GUILD Luncheon Meeting with Bosch and Banks. Listen to the audio!

