diesel+cars

What are diesel cars?
A diesel car is a car that uses diesel fuel to run on instead of gasoline. There are strict diesel standards to make sure that it is environmentally friendly. BMW, Audi and Chrysler all make cars that run on diesel.

Diesel helps them conserve oil because it is more fuel-efficient. Diesel also helps us improve their environment. How? Well, all engines put out different types of gases, and some of these gases contribute to air pollution. Just like computers keep getting smaller and faster every year, new diesel engines keep getting cleaner and more fuel-efficient. Because the engines are getting better they are making less car pollution


 * Diesel fuel has approximately 18% more energy per unit of volume than gasoline. It also takes less refining to make diesel meaning it is better for the environment. Diesel engines are actually more efficient than gasoline engines. This means that they do not create as much pollution as gasoline and you use less diesel than gasoline. **

Many of the new diesel engine designs using advanced computer control are eliminating many of these disadvantages smoke, noise, vibration and cost are all declining. In the future, we are likely to see many more diesel engines on the road.

**Resources/Websites**

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/automobiles/2011-diesel-cars-usa.htm

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There have been a few exciting new developments in diesel automobiles available in the United States since we published our 2010 list, but for the most part the diesel vehicles available in the US remain the same. A wide variety of car manufacturers have diesel available in Europe, but the stricter emissions standards in the States have prevented them from bringing those models over here. It’s evidently quite expensive to upgrade a standard diesel engine so that it meets US “clean diesel” standards. Therefore, while there are some diesel powered cars available in the United States, it’s currently a minority market.

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/automobiles/2011-diesel-cars-usa.htm

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