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Old 01-27-2009, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DieselAddict View Post
A lot of nonsense from the naysayers in this thread. Today's engines are much MORE efficient, cleaner, and durable than those of the past. And the emission limits are negotiated with the industry. No emission limits that were impossible to attain have ever been enacted. And importing oil is bad no matter where it comes from because it increases our trade deficit and makes us dependent on the mercy of other countries.
This article would disagree with you.

Title: Detroit Calls Emissions Proposals Too Strict
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/business/27fuel.html?_r=1&ref=science
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