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Originally Posted by elnina
The reason you see so fewer diesel cars in the U.S. is more of a choice by automakers than the product of a decree by regulators on either side of the Atlantic...
Right now only Volkswagen, Mercedes and Jeep sell diesel-powered cars in the U.S., but Ford, Nissan and others plan to launch American versions of diesel models already successful in Europe within the next year.
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Jaguar has sold diesel cars in the U.S. for a couple of years now.
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Originally Posted by Tall Traveler
3. Diesel is more expensive and less available...
I see no need for a diesel unless you are pulling a heavy load and need the torque.
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Diesel is about 40 cents/gallon cheaper than premium gas here in South Florida and premium gas is required in all Jaguar galsoline-powered engines. Moreover, diesel fuel has been available at pretty much every gas station in South Florida I've ever gone to.
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