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Survey indicates more support for diesel engines
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Chicago Sun-Times
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February 2, 2003
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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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