http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...pStories_ssi_5

 

Interesting . . . and sad at the same time.

For the US consumer, that is.

 

good to know for when i move to the uk

 

that sucks well i guess they need it more than us paying 8.25 usd a gallon.

 

I like how one of their arguments against it is the fact that diesel is more expensive in the US. It's a vehicle that gets double what most cars get mileage wise, those looking for a gas saver would be willing to pay 25% more than gas without a problem when they're getting 100% more fuel economy.

Meh the US would probably require it get loaded down with safety equipment which would lower its fuel efficiency anyways. They should at least import a bunch, sell them below cost for a little while and hype them up then raise the price to where they are making a bit of money on each one and decide whether the demand does actually warrant them reconfiguring a plant in the US to make them.

 

i even like the look.

 

Good because you'll be able to buy the same car with a gas engine pretty soon.

BTW - the euro MPG numbers are always a lot higher.

 

My mother's Citroen AX Talasa used to make 72+MPG on regular gas.

 

sucks they aren't bringing it here. Maybe with VW, Merc, and other companies pushing diesel, ford may eventually bring it over here.