


Chrysler Vice-Chairman Tom Lasorda unveils the new models
New all-electric sports car leads the pack.







No name or price was given for the sports car.


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RE: Where are the diesel hybrids?
By Keeir on 9/24/2008 12:43:46 PM , Rating: 1
Alright, a few points to remember

#1. 65MPG is likely British. For example, the US EPA rated prius acchieves ~45 MPG combined, the British (only ones that do MPG) Prius acchieves ~66 MPG combined.

#2. Diesels are more efficient and release less C02 per mile. However, they typically release more chemical pollutants (NOx etc) per gallon and mile. The big thing is that a Diesel releases much much more particle matter. Particle matter is terrible for human health. Particle matter already shortens the lifespan of thosands to millions of USers every year. Yes, filters etc and Bluetec cuts that down significantly, but this addition could be very costly for Ford.

RE: Where are the diesel hybrids?
By 306maxi on 9/25/2008 11:16:37 AM , Rating: 2
GTL (gas to liquid) fuel is excellent in regards to particulate emissions. I don't know if they sell it in the US but in the UK Shell sell GTL diesel and even if you stomp on the accelerator in 5th at 30 mph it still doesn't spew out big clouds of black smoke. As an asthmatic I'm very happy that this sort of thing is being done.

RE: Where are the diesel hybrids?



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