Re: Questions on diesel emissions

Posted by jdemaris on December 20, 2007 at 08:43:56 from (67.142.130.47):

In Reply to: Questions on diesel emissions posted by Don Wadge on December 19, 2007 at 19:52:58:

What you are referring to is more of a "world view" or "long range" view and it seems very little is done that way.

If "dirtier" Volkswagens were allowed, and fullsize diesel SUVs not - the total emissions would certainly be less.

If the true concern was total emissions - we'd be putting limits on frivolous air travel. And one of the worst polluters into the upper atmosphere is the space program.

Also, going back to depending more on rail shipping instead of road tractor-trailers would cut down a huge amount of emissions.

By the way - we've got two 91 Volkswagen Jetta diesels. No turbos, mechanical injection, etc. Both consistently get 45 MPG (U.S. gallons) and have gotten up to 51 MPG on rare occasions. Both also get a consistent 38 MPG "around town and up the mountain."

Also have two 1981 Chevy Chevettes with 2.2 Isuzu diesels that do almost as well.

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