TDI, however, is a good solution for cars

Post #32,535 by tonytib 3/17/02 11:42:48 PM Reply	TDI, however, is a good solution for cars TDI = new turbo charged diesels with fancy fuel injection. The only models available in the US are from VW, and I believe they aren't selling really well. But, they're becoming very popular in Europe. The good side? Better fuel economy than gas, with very low emissions and decent performance -- or so they say (I haven't driven one). The bad side? I believe they require a better grade of diesel (low sulfur?). Oh, and I've also heard that lower taxes on diesel (compared to gas) are another motivation in Europe. Since I'm not a TDI expert, any corrections or additions welcome. Tony
Post #32,538 by a6l6e6x 3/18/02 12:40:42 AM Reply	Yep, my son had a TDI VW Passat wagon. He loved it, but since it is not marketed here in US, sold it in Germany before moving back to US. It also has pretty good torque at low RPM. These cars are less noxious because of a particulate filter that is replaced about once year. Peugeot has a particulate filter regeneration technology to incinerate the soot so the filter is not changed. [link\|www.meca.org/avecc/Seguelong(rev).PDF\|PDF file link.] Alex "Never express yourself more clearly than you think." -- Neils Bohr (1885-1962)
Post #32,544 by bluke 3/18/02 4:25:43 AM Reply	Diesel minivans I recently bought a minivan like vehicle (9 seats) which is TDI (all the minivan type vehicles in Israel are diesel). Diesel is very popular in Israel because there are high taxes on gas (making it about $4 a gallon, while there are no taxes on diesel fuel) and in a big vehicle like a van you get much better gas mileage.

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