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Study: 1 in 10 US Vehicles To Be Diesels by 2015

Hybrid Cars -- Basing its bullishness for diesel proliferation on a study done by Carnegie Mellon University, German company Bosch says to get ready for 10 percent of all American vehicles to be diesel powered within the next three years...

It’s long been recognized that diesel cars can be up to 30-percent more fuel efficient than their gasoline counterparts and can in cases deliver a driving range almost double – or as much as 700 miles versus a typical 350-400 mile radius for gasoline cars.

And more are on their way, including the Chevrolet Cruze diesel, based on GM's successful compact that sold 232,000 units last year, Jeep is offering...

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Submitted May 01, 2012 By: ned23

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tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:14:08 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Maybe/
Badjef Champion Author Florida Posts:4,019 Points:812,865 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:13:59 PM Ignore Badjef Report Abuse Diesel do it.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,395 Points:474,670 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:13:30 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse let's hand out those respirators now...
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,156 Points:1,927,455 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:12:56 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse That's a bold prediction. In reality, who knows?
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,830 Points:1,608,250 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:12:14 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse “30% better milage [sic], 30% higher fuel cose [sic] . . . .” Fuel cost is typically ~10% more and it is lower than that locally, right now.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,947 Points:1,272,000 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:11:23 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse The power of choice is good.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,605 Points:3,491,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:10:35 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse It is about time. The modern diesel would be my choice as most of my miles are highway miles.
gch42 Champion Author Georgia Posts:11,799 Points:2,070,320 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:10:24 PM Ignore gch42 Report Abuse doubtful.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,935 Points:828,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:09:40 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse Will see.
rawdog1313 Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,279 Points:1,638,805 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:08:46 PM Ignore rawdog1313 Report Abuse I all for efficient!
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,607 Points:1,553,340 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:07:38 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse diesel? you means that black stench from the exhaust? (kidding of course) [Edited by: AKmailman at 5/2/2012 12:09:22 AM EST]
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,512 Points:1,853,395 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:06:39 PM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse I want to Ford Fiesta Diesel not yet in the USA.
METEOR49 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,147 Points:450,550 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:05:50 PM Ignore METEOR49 Report Abuse these diesels have been available in europe for decades, but not here because it would hurt gas sales
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,585 Points:685,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:05:10 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse I think the study is flawed
visi0n Sophomore Author Toronto Posts:239 Points:43,315 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:03:05 PM Ignore visi0n Report Abuse ok
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,068 Points:2,343,630 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:01:41 PM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse It will only be 20 years late.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,518 Points:683,080 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 9:01:19 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
HYEgasCA Champion Author Fresno Posts:2,111 Points:906,525 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:57:18 PM Ignore HYEgasCA Report Abuse k
big_mac64 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,593 Points:1,485,590 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:57:00 PM Ignore big_mac64 Report Abuse all this means is demand for diesel goes up so that price increases too, which in turn means food and other stuff goes up cuz diesel is all that is used in transporting those goods around the USA. Higher prices all around! yippeee!
spotterFL Champion Author Florida Posts:4,079 Points:518,065 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:56:28 PM Ignore spotterFL Report Abuse Why not? Then what about 5 in 10 being natural gas?
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,693 Points:727,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:55:53 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse 30% better milage, 30% higher fuel cose, cleaner burn, better for environment ?? may not be a bad thing
tippybuddy Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,523 Points:207,740 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:55:31 PM Ignore tippybuddy Report Abuse I sure don't want diesel
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,551 Points:635,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:45:34 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse How does 30% better fuel economy double the range, unless diesels come with bigger tanks 30% better fuel economy equals 30% longer range and with diesel over 10% higher than gas there goes a lot of the economy advantage As the percentage of diesel cars on the road increases, the demand for diesel increases and then supply goes down and the price goes up
uatide13 Rookie Author Alabama Posts:23 Points:13,490 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:44:05 PM Ignore uatide13 Report Abuse Cool stuff
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,438 Points:603,170 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:41:31 PM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse Keep dreaming. Talk about pipe dreams.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,043 Points:1,727,235 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:40:33 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse somebody's on crack
menagerie1013 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,365 Points:685,765 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:35:21 PM Ignore menagerie1013 Report Abuse Diesel used to be cheaper to run than gas. But not anymore.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,521 Points:929,670 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:33:38 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse I agree with that whole statement.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,308 Points:686,750 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:32:30 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse SOUNDS GOOD JUST LOWER THE DIESEL FUEL PRICE.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,074 Points:846,275 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:31:53 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Why is it that current generations are so clueless? Most vehicles were due to be diesels by 1990 or so. WHAT HAPPENED? Well, diesel fuel costs SKYROCKETED. And people found out diesel engines are great for trucks, but for cars, they're sometimes more a problem than they're worth. Especially in frigid weather.
TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,658 Points:597,665 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:31:00 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse they already know it in europe. rented a ford with a diesel engine that got about 70 MPG last trip to england. plus it had all the bells and whistles to boot. it is a shame that detroit is so far behind the eight ball.
pinkelefant Champion Author Sacramento Posts:19,566 Points:2,656,605 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:27:40 PM Ignore pinkelefant Report Abuse Can't wait to get a diesel
WinderGuy Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,844 Points:927,630 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:27:27 PM Ignore WinderGuy Report Abuse Ok
slayur Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,533 Points:1,213,670 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:25:23 PM Ignore slayur Report Abuse I'll be driving a diesel...in your dreams
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,156 Points:1,927,455 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:24:23 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Maybe, maybe not. There's a lot of things between now and 2015 that could change and make diesels less desirable.
USAv8tor Veteran Author Long Island Posts:348 Points:138,665 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:23:45 PM Ignore USAv8tor Report Abuse Diesel fuel is currently more expensive. We could experience more demand of diesel powered vehicles when bio-diesel becomes plentiful. How about kerosene burning cars, why not 100LL AVGAS or Jet A fueled cars?
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,921 Points:1,178,010 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:23:31 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse GOOOOOD
Beaveronparade Champion Author Hartford Posts:2,096 Points:631,395 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:23:30 PM Ignore Beaveronparade Report Abuse Mine will not be that "one in ten".
Dailyrun Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,957 Points:383,865 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:21:28 PM Ignore Dailyrun Report Abuse The whole point of this website is to find the least expensive fuel -- and Diesel is more expensive than gasoline -- so why switch to a more expensive fuel? More plans to get more of the public's money.
Teamy Sophomore Author Miami Posts:109 Points:517,960 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:18:03 PM Ignore Teamy Report Abuse Not sure this is the direction to go, but let the market decide.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,176 Points:713,910 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:15:22 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Sounds like they are trying to drive the market with this random percent increase in diesel sales.
bif65 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,023 Points:194,755 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:15:09 PM Ignore bif65 Report Abuse ok
rickfro All-Star Author San Diego Posts:678 Points:327,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:14:45 PM Ignore rickfro Report Abuse Diesel cars CAN be more fuel efficient...but they aren't.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,478 Points:712,720 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:08:03 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse ok.
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,032 Points:788,580 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:05:00 PM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse If gasoline was to continue its upward trek, ALL non-gas vehicles will have their day in the sun. I believe that diesels have been getting a larger market share for several of the reasons noted, but I believe that LNG and CNG vehicles are the wave of the future in Amjerica. Hybrids and EVs wouldn't be as popular as they now are if it wasn't for the Federal subsidies.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,208 Points:868,310 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:03:38 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse I don't get the attraction, Diesel fuel is quite a lot more expensive than regular, like 25 to 30 cents a gallon.
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,263 Points:1,670,530 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:02:26 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Of course now diesel is running more expense now than gas.
CentrevilleWill All-Star Author Virginia Posts:817 Points:1,773,530 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:01:41 PM Ignore CentrevilleWill Report Abuse Increased purchase price, increased maintenance costs, increased fuel prices do not justify the marginal fuel savings in my book.
thuathienhue Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,433 Points:628,815 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 8:00:17 PM Ignore thuathienhue Report Abuse okee dokee
Marson Champion Author Scranton Posts:8,922 Points:2,073,185 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:59:20 PM Ignore Marson Report Abuse Makes lots of sense.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,915 Points:1,751,285 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:54:39 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Not for me.
CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:605,225 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 7:54:29 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse I'll believe it when I see it. That's just three years from now. As long as diesel fuel prices remain elevated due to high demand from commercial diesel fuel users, the general public won't be buying them in the numbers necessary to meet Bosch's expected 1 in 10.