

Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for global product development
Diesels just aren't the answer for Americans says Kuzak






  • Diesel engines are more expensive than their gasoline counterparts
  • Americans in general are apprehensive to diesel-powered cars
  • Diesel fuel remains more expensive than gasoline




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RE: I'd say he is wrong - very wrong.
By Strunf on 3/11/2011 7:46:14 AM , Rating: 1
The thing you don't into account is that diesel cars (at least here) don't lose their value as fast as gasoline ones, a 10 years old 2nd hand gasoline car is old a diesel one not so much.

RE: I'd say he is wrong - very wrong.
By marvdmartian on 3/11/2011 8:58:59 AM , Rating: 1
However, in the snow belt states, how many cars actually last 10 years or more? Many people are still in the 5 year trade-in cycle, due to the cancerous rust problems they have in those states.

I do agree with the idea of using more diesels in passenger cars, but understand that a lot of the problem is that many people still equate diesel engines with large passenger trucks, big rigs, buses, and really crappy cars from the 80's that sounded like buses. Until the car manufacturers can kill off that idealism, they're going to have a fight getting people to accept anything but gasoline powered engines.

By Dr of crap on 3/11/2011 9:15:03 AM , Rating: 1
You must not be in the "snow belt" states. I am.
We have a lot of cars 10 years and older here. I have two.
And I drive all my cars until it takes to much to keep them going. The cars do not rust out as they did in the 70's. My 13 year old is just now showing signs on the outside of rust. That's right if you wash your car a few times each wimter it will last long.

And your second point is also used by the car makers and those against diesel cars in the US. WE to not equate diesel with dirty, poor running cars. That keeps getting shoved in our faces so that the masses will repeat it. That in turn makes the car buyer want to stay away from diesels. That problem has been fixed. And all we here is how the cars in Europe are so much better on diesel.

I'd guess you'd sell more diesel cars than EVs or hybrids.


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