65mpg, available in November & it's a Ford!!

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

Actually not entirely correct (although there is certainly some truth in what you say). Prior to CY2009 most diesel motors in the US could not pass all 50 states emissions standards (namely California and New York whose markets are huge).

Maybe North American diesels. I'm pretty sure European standards have been pretty high for a long time. I don't think that's the problem, but rather price (as the article implis) on 2 fronts.

2. Diesel fuel production and pricing in the country is rediculous.

Bingo. The diesel tax which is aimed at the trucking industry makes diesel much more expensive than gasoline.

And 2: the vehicle is expensive by North American standards but that is because Northy American gasoline is so cheap. If it were as expensive as it is in Europe, paying more for your car to save on fuel would make sense. OTOH, the driving distances in N.A. do tend to be longer than E.U. so perhaps the cost benefit of economy is bigger than I think.

 

[faethor]

Ford = idiots

Toyota has had a 40+MPG AWD MiniVan in Japan for 7 years. link
Yet won't sell it in North America.