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#41 of 8148 Diesel with Biodiesel even greener. by mtbarr Mar 14, 2005 (8:44 am)
I keep seeing references to diesels as being dirtier compared to Hybrids and that those seeking a truly green vehicle should go hybrid.   I must point out that my 2002 Jetta TDI running 100% Biodiesel is cleaner in emissions 50% to 80% depending on the whether HC, CO or NOx than regular dinodiesel.   The NOx are higher, but that would be handled by currently available technology if we had ULSD (Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel) now since the equipment is destroyed by sulphur.   Also Biodiesel has no Benzene or Sulphur and therefore puts out less "toxins" which are emissions.   So when one compares the greeness of a car, they need to consider all the other "pollutants" besides HydroCarbon, Carbon Dioxide and NOx. All the current EPA standards are on these three components when talking about acheiving "zero" emissions. So when you think your gasoline car is "cleaner" because of this "Zero emissions" you are still dumping toxins in the air from the petroleum. Biodiesel lacks most of these other toxins. Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 14, 2005 12:21 pm)
#42 of 8148 Re: Diesel with Biodiesel even greener. [mtbarr] by gagrice Mar 14, 2005 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: mtbarr (Mar 14, 2005 8:44 am) What part of the US are you in? and what do you have to pay for B100? I think it is overall greener than any fossil fuel. Including EVs powered from coal or who knows what.
#43 of 8148 diesel sales increase market share by moparbad Mar 30, 2005 (11:20 am)
http://cbs.marketwatch.com/news/story.asp?guid=%7BA51B0681-D3BC-4EFA-A912-428D0E569F3B%7D&- siteid=google&dist=google
#44 of 8148 A diesel at every US Diamler dealership by moparbad Apr 04, 2005 (9:42 am)
http://firstnews.com.ua/en/industry/industry.html?id=29316   More diesels please. Replies to this message: gagrice (Apr 04, 2005 1:31 pm)
#45 of 8148 Re: A diesel at every US Diamler dealership [moparbad] by gagrice Apr 04, 2005 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: moparbad (Apr 04, 2005 9:42 am) Things may be looking up. I think I would really like that R class MB. Maybe sell my new Passat when it gets 7500 miles on it. Keep the Good news coming, I read it.
#46 of 8148 . by fintail Apr 04, 2005 (3:03 pm)
They need to bring the S-class diesel back to NA   With the E diesel being a hit, and the old S diesels being huge and still followed today...they'd sell
#47 of 8148 Smart ForTwo by perry40 Apr 05, 2005 (3:20 pm)
800cc 3-cylinder turbo injected diesel, 40HP, 60mpg, semi-automatic tranny ... base price $16,000CAD ... Smart ForTwo by Mercedes Benz ... an ideal urban commuter ...
#48 of 8148 Delivering pizza with grease (biodiesel) by moparbad Apr 07, 2005 (7:06 pm)
http://nbc15.madison.com/news/headlines/1450727.html
#49 of 8148 VW diesel car 235 MPG by gagrice Apr 08, 2005 (7:16 pm)
I wonder if the groceries will fit.....   http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-vw-1-liter-car.htm
#50 of 8148 Honda diesels in North America by moparbad Apr 13, 2005 (7:26 am)
From Automotive News 04/13A Honda Motor Co. executive says the company is studying ways to offer diesel-powered vehicles in the United States. The only thing stopping Honda is its inability to meet U.S. emission regulations, says Michiyoshi Hagino, Honda senior managing director.

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