The San Francisco Chronicle has posted a poorly researched story called “62 mpg being talked about as new standard for 2025“. It gives a very one-sided perspective: The government already has said automakers’ fleets must average 35.5 miles per gallon of gas by 2016 – up from 27.3 right now – but 62 would change … Continue reading Diesels today already meet 2025 standards
A group of security experts recently mentioned to me that the Oil-producing countries are all well-aware that their resources are limited. They explained this in terms of Iran’s urge to develop nuclear power. Whether or not you accept that argument, it makes a fitting backdrop to VW’s decision to announce a super-efficient fuel-economy concept car … Continue reading VW XL1 Diesel Claims 261mpg
The XJ Supersport is a diesel? It’s fast. Very fast. The 4.4 liter diesel engine will deliver a total of 375bhp and a peak torque of more than 600lb.-ft. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made quicker than the supercharged XJ and will return 40mpg. Same engine is also rumored to be … Continue reading Jaguar XJ Supersport Diesel Quicker Than Gasoline
The Autoblog Green reports more great news for American car buyers: Audi diesel sales soar in November; TDI model accounts for 69% of A3 sales Though Audi’s sales numbers certainly have improved over last year, it’s the automaker’s TDI-equipped clean diesel vehicles that have gained the most ground. The TDI engine accounted for 69 percent … Continue reading Audi and VW report surge in diesel sales