Hybrid vs. Clean Diesel: Make a case for one or the other
An example of a clean diesel car is the 2008 VW TDI, many hybrid examples exist but one is the Toyota Prius. Feel free to pick different example car models - current technology and car models - please.
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Toyota Kluger
Ford Fusion (Note: it will be updated with the Sport version in 2010 shown underneath current model)
Honda Civic Hybrid
I love your picture by the way! ;)
Back to the point....
Ultra low sulfur diesel - or clean diesel - is extremely cheap! Nearly $0.05 to $0.25 - however by going hybrid you can be able to you use more than one fuel - so when you run out of petrol, you can switch to electricity and vice versa.
cjd
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Why can't we have a hybrid clean diesel? And then eventually electric vehicles?
I hope you get some answers specifically saying which is better. But IMO both are excellent first steps. I might lean towards the hybrid only because it reduces the US's dependence on foreign oil. If there were a hybrid diesel that would be the way to go. Although remember that increased pressure on diesel is likely to raise the price of diesel and make it just as expensive to run.
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If we were in Europe, I would be arguing the clean diesel standpoint. They've been making some amazingly sporty, fuel efficient (50+ mpg) turbo diesel for years now, none of which are imported to the U.S. If there's one thing that hybrids lack, it's flash.
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Hi hillo!
Thanks for picking me as best answer, but truthfully - I don't think I am worthy of this best answer for I believe bbrookin and pazaq's answers were very good. However, I appreciate that you liked that I gave a list of cars with images and thought it was worthy of best answer!
cjd