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Old 03-16-2006, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tolive31
Cost. When you add the expense of the hybrid equipment to the expense of the diesel engine the ROI isn't there for the average buyer.

i think thats why FORD threw out their plans for their hybrid diesel suv. they had made a prototype and everything and was supposed to meet emission standards due to the hybrid technology but now we see better ways of meeting those emission standards (merc bluetec)
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