[Still OT] New Diesel (was: Quite OT: NYTimes.com Article: TV Ads Say S.U.V. Owners Support Terrorists)

[bgsterling@earthlink.net (Brad Sterling)]

<snip Dave>
Actually, I don't mind paying extra for fuel and, for the most part, I
believe our low costs are the result of the gas sucking vehicle we see on
the roads now but if we were to get the cleaner diesel over here my point
was that we would probably be paying considerably more for it.
<end snip>

Dave,
	You may be right, but time will tell.  US federal law will mandates a new,
cleaner diesel standard by 2006 (like 15 ppm of sulfur compared to today's
300 ppm).  Stricter standards are on their way in 2009 that will bring us in
line with Europe.  I believe one of the arguments is that even if diesel
were to cost the same or more than gas, you get more miles to the gallon.
Therefore, cost per mile is still lower.  Again, I don't claim to know
nuthin' 'bout no diesels, but this is what I've read.

- Brad
'86.5 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v
'76 International Scout II