And for some of these big boys as well.
CAT 795F AC Mining Truck
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Posted on 04/18/2013 2:25:41 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Me too, esp for large vehicles. Cost is the main issue perhaps. http://www.carsdirect.com/green-cars/the-best-diesel-electric-hybrid-car-a-comparison-guide
This car has MUCH higher mileage car is available regardless if you believe the actual number or not. Nice diversion though.
Funny the engine is built here but cannot be used here.
Just one more proof positive this government needs to be re-booted.
Comparing inefficiencies of different fuels with different amounts of energy content and only measuring gallons is a false comparison. It is like claiming infinite efficiency because the all electric car doesn't use any gallons directly.
Definitely. They were light cars that wouldn't come close to meeting today's crash or emission standards.
The USEPA is on a mission to regulate diesels out of existence.
GM and that Fiat company can kiss my butt. I will not buy from them again.
To get an accurate picture one must compare vehicles that are identically equipped except for the engine.
Diesel electric was done largely because of the need to power all the locomotive axles which is relatively simple with multiple electric motors and relatively complex to do mechanically.
My 1984 Jetta diesel got 55 on the highway and 42 in the city.
Cruze Eco gets 42mpg highway and costs a whole lot less.
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If you factor in a price premium on diesel fuel of 10% then that 46mpg equals the gas car in cost per mile.
And for some of these big boys as well.
CAT 795F AC Mining Truck
http://xml.catmms.com/servlet/ImageServlet?imageId=C723159
If you’re ever interested in seeing what goes on inside these trucks, ask for a tour of some of the shops over in Gillette, WY that rebuild them for the coal mining industry there.
I’ve been through four shops over there, and when you look overhead and see two 100-ton gantry cranes coupled together to do some of their picks... it’s awesome.
There’s a couple shops in Gillette that specialize in wheel motor rebuilds. Highly profitable as a business. There’s not that many shops (other than the OEM’s) who do this work.
“Will it be sold in the US? The last time I checked, the EPA said they weren’t going to allow diesel engines in passenger cars for domestic use, export only. I guess government motors get’s a free pass though. “
You must has been misinformed about the EPA, because VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes have been selling diesel passenger vehicles in the US for years.
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