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Where are the Diesels?

Posted April 14, 2009 8:12 AM

Ceramic diesel particulate filters have proven successful in European passenger cars. VW, in particular, offers a line-up of popular, high-mileage diesel models. In the U.S., hybrids are hot, diesels are not. Is this a mistake?

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