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Survey indicates more support for diesel engines

DETROIT--U.S. consumers are unexpectedly warming to the idea of smoother-running and cleaner-smelling diesel engines in cars and light trucks, says a new survey by J.D. Power and Associates.

But automakers say diesel choices might be limited because of new clean-air regulations.

Power says of 4,500 consumers surveyed, 27 percent said they would opt for a diesel if it ran as cleanly and performed as well as a gas engine, while 22 percent would prefer a gas-electric hybrid meeting the same qualifications. The rest would stick with a gas engine.

The preference for diesels, which get 30 percent to 60 percent better fuel economy than gas engines, jumped to 56 percent if gas prices went to $2.50 a ...

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