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Diesel Cars Make a Comeback in the U.S.

Scientific American -- Gone are the days of riding in the family station wagon, inhaling smelly, sooty fumes from a noisy diesel engine.

Diesel engines have always been more efficient than their gasoline counterparts, but over the last decade, the autos and the fuel they run on have had to come a long way to shed their dirty image. Today, diesel cars offer Americans another fuel-efficient vehicle option that could also ease the pain at the pump.

"The great thing about diesel is that it's coming in at the right time," said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "It's proven itself as a technology, and it has the credentials to compete with policymakers and customers that want to drive a car that's good for the environment and low in carbon dioxide emissions."

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Submitted Apr 25, 2012 By: eromitlab

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tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:09:50 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse They sound very differenr today.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,525 Points:1,670,560 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:09:20 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse The latest generation of diesels are OK in my book.
KnoxGasPriceSpy Champion Author Knoxville Posts:140,874 Points:920,795 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:07:38 AM Ignore KnoxGasPriceSpy Report Abuse demand goes up... and fuel prices go up...
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Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:556,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:07:09 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Not for me
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,223 Points:519,600 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:06:37 AM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Diesel is a good option. I'd prefer natural gas.
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PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,067 Points:800,885 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:05:23 AM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Not in my house.
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Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,480 Points:2,081,735 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:03:53 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Nowadays we just drive around the block...
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bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,969 Points:1,770,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:01:22 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Not in my future
kcboy Champion Author Utah Posts:3,973 Points:1,508,775 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:00:49 AM Ignore kcboy Report Abuse Had a diesel which was a ok car but the saving was the diesel prices were cheaper than gas at that time.
KhelbenArunson Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,446 Points:718,615 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 12:00:40 AM Ignore KhelbenArunson Report Abuse sure because the fuel is sky high now. Unless you can get bio diesel.
RitaVespa Champion Author Oregon Posts:2,981 Points:792,260 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:59:36 PM Ignore RitaVespa Report Abuse Can we get European models?
gmcgas Champion Author Atlanta Posts:5,953 Points:1,714,170 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:56:03 PM Ignore gmcgas Report Abuse fine
sammy518 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,589 Points:539,790 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:55:25 PM Ignore sammy518 Report Abuse ok
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,232 Points:819,520 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:55:12 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse diesels have come a long way, still can last for a long time if taken care of, way less smoke and good or excellent mileage...diesel price needs some work ...the fuel still is expensive...more biodiesel less e85
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:54:03 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse it is the way to go, BUT no filter on exhaust (has to go out sooner or later! )
tatker Champion Author Asheville Posts:1,966 Points:559,830 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:50:55 PM Ignore tatker Report Abuse Anyone know mileage of those old Isuzu disel trucks got?
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,266 Points:589,360 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:45:54 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Sticker price still too high.....
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:195,480 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:44:11 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,625 Points:3,495,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:43:58 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse It will be good to have a better choice of modern diesel powered cars. Diesel should be cheaper than gasoline as it requires less processing than gasoline. It is unfortunate that Big Oil is sticking it to those that drive diesels (especially truckers as that causes prices increases of all goods).
aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,756 Points:693,625 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:42:47 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse you better get 10%-20% more MPG
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,863,280 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:42:22 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse Not in my future.
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,857 Points:1,613,225 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:41:31 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “Why would diesel help ease the pain at the pump, it is quite a lot more expensive than gasoline here.” Diesel engines are more efficient so you get more miles/gallon, more than making up for the higher cost of fuel. They are also more durable, lasting for many more miles than a comparable gasoline engine.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,266 Points:589,360 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:40:59 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Interesting....
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:872,740 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:35:28 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Why would diesel help ease the pain at the pump, it is quite a lot more expensive than gasoline here.
Doc7696 All-Star Author Montana Posts:804 Points:268,885 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:35:23 PM Ignore Doc7696 Report Abuse Still not ready to get one...
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,202 Points:790,960 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:29:27 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse Not for me!
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,486 Points:2,102,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:26:42 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Having shed many of the negatives associated with diesel engines, the American car buyers are now looking more positively at this type of engine.
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:26:15 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse have 2 gas 1 diesel. rather drive the gas. cheaper in MI
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:669,820 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:24:50 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse Cool
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,730 Points:1,415,690 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:20:00 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse Make a comeback? Like they were not unpopular?
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Petrothirst Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,286 Points:418,865 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:13:52 PM Ignore Petrothirst Report Abuse This is looking like progress. Now, if we can just keep the Union's fingers out of the pie, We might get a quality product for our money.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,071 Points:1,732,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:13:16 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse co output?
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,575 Points:2,446,110 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:12:22 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse premium grade gas ABOVE diesel prices, and in some locations, even midgrade is above diesel. Remember when diesel was TEN CENTS a gallon, and they could not give it away ?? (But now I date myself)
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,112 Points:653,855 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 11:11:25 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse This will hellp fuel consumption.
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tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:57:38 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse not sure that is a good idea with the smell
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,001 Points:1,699,815 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:55:05 PM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse Well we are finally learning what the European countries have known for years. Great diesel cars are coming our way soon!
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tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,305 Points:1,464,545 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:51:33 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse Sure as deisels become more desired, the cost of diesels and engines will soar.
themaninthehat Champion Author New Orleans Posts:1,824 Points:472,265 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:50:20 PM Ignore themaninthehat Report Abuse dubious.
freerobert Champion Author California Posts:1,162 Points:1,241,800 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2012 10:48:19 PM Ignore freerobert Report Abuse I do like my diesel.
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