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Diesel engines could be poised for a comeback.(Auto Weekly)
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The Virginian Pilot
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January 4, 2008
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Byline: ROB DOUTHIT
By Rob Douthit
Cox News Service
Vehicles with diesel engines are poised to make a comeback in the U.S. market after a disastrous introduction in the 1970s.
Back then, diesels got a bad rap as being smelly, loud and sluggish. Today's diesel engines, however, are cleaner and quieter.
With rising gas prices, automakers say they think Americans are ready to embrace the improved fuel economy and lower emissions offered by diesels.
"The buying public understands that diesel engines and fuels are a lot cleaner than they were in the '70s," said Lou Ann Hammond, CEO of Carlist.com, an automotive information service. "When people realize ...
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