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The author argues that diesel-hybrid vehicles are not feasible, apparently because the benefits don't significantly outweigh what you can already get from gas hybrids.
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Cost benefit arguments of diesel-hybrids v. gas-hybrids aside, most articles I've seen on diesel-hybrids state that they only achieve a usual 25% increase in fuel economy over today's diesel engines. With the increased price tag of diesel-hybrid car, the breakeven period would be even longer over a gasoline car. His argument is not all together flawed.
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I think a smaller, lighter diesel hybrid that's more affordable to average folks (i.e. in line with the Toyota Prius) would be a hit.
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Coming soon from Honda (wink-wink, nudge-nudge)...