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Diesels to outsell hybrids in US by 2012

 
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Diesels to outsell hybrids in US by 2012

Diesels to outsell hybrids in US by 2012

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The latest findings from research conducted by UBS and Ricardo points to combined annual diesel and hybrid gasoline vehicle sales in the US of 2.7 million by 2012, 15% of the overall car market. The study goes further and purports that sales of diesels will outstrip gasoline hybrids by 1.5 million units versus 1.2 million.

Unlike Europe, where diesel is the number one choice, American buyers still flock to gasoline when it comes to powering their cars, with even green-conscious buyers opting for gasoline-electric hybrids rather than ultra-efficient diesels.

Most of the major carmakers are planning to launch new hybrid vehicles over the next several years, and Toyota is so keen on the tech that it predicts it will cost no more to build a hybrid car than a conventional one in the not too distant future.

But at the moment, diesel manufacturers are the clear winner, as the oil-burners have a significant cost advantage over hybrids. Even when they’re fitted with complex and expensive exhaust after-treatment technologies required to keep in line with emissions standards, diesels are still cheaper to produce and more reliable. Diesel already has a huge following in Europe, and UBS points out that the European labels and a number of global suppliers stand to benefit significantly from increasing diesel sales in the US.

Via: Autoblog



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  1. By Gus Posted: 5/25/2007 10:12pm PDT

    I really hope so.
    These hybrid cars are far too complex to last as long as a simple diesel engine.
     
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  2. By Strada Auto Store Posted: 5/26/2007 8:22am PDT

    Great information. Thank You!
     
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  3. By ken_vs_ryu Posted: 5/26/2007 12:27pm PDT

    There aren't enough passenger cars that are diesel in the US. I need a diesel Toyota FJ Cruiser now!
     
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  4. By CraigS Posted: 3/7/2008 8:31am PST

    I'd like to see that new Volvo XC60 in a Diesel.
     
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