FCA(Marchionne) says diesel is dead
Doesn't look good for those of us who like diesels. Sounds like the pollution controls are killing it. Article
Forum Discussion
Diesel is the proven technology that powers trucks and most other things world wide. In the US, politics and emission requirements have slowed the acceptance of diesels. The early diesels in the 1980s and early 1990s did not fare that well with the American consumer. A lot them are still on the road however.
Recently there have been several introductions of smaller effecient diesels in 1/2 ton and smaller US trucks. It is likely this trend will continue.
Diesels are born to work. They are scaled down industrial engines with longevity, effeciency and dependability. The more you drive and heavier you go the more you need a diesel.
Diesels will be around long after most gas engines have been retired, because they can run on less refined fuels including biodeisel which we can grow in an agricultural field or a pond. When hydrocarbons become more expensive, then we will be in the Age of Diesels for real.
The US has flirted with $4 plus per gallon gasoline before. Biodiesel is very competitive at those prices. It is a question of time before we get there again. The use of biodiesel made from algae is an ace in the hole. Then we will have an endless sustainable supply of energy for transportation.
Recently there have been several introductions of smaller effecient diesels in 1/2 ton and smaller US trucks. It is likely this trend will continue.
Diesels are born to work. They are scaled down industrial engines with longevity, effeciency and dependability. The more you drive and heavier you go the more you need a diesel.
Diesels will be around long after most gas engines have been retired, because they can run on less refined fuels including biodeisel which we can grow in an agricultural field or a pond. When hydrocarbons become more expensive, then we will be in the Age of Diesels for real.
The US has flirted with $4 plus per gallon gasoline before. Biodiesel is very competitive at those prices. It is a question of time before we get there again. The use of biodiesel made from algae is an ace in the hole. Then we will have an endless sustainable supply of energy for transportation.
