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Originally Posted by NHRABill
I look at the European Diesels that get these great mileage and t was not just the emissions that cause the problem it is a safety factor as well. There are safety restrictions that would add hundreds of lbs. to a car to meet the standards and also kill that desirable super high MPG many of us here want.
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Yes, emissions are different, but not by much.
I think that the reason more emissions equipment might be needed is because of the fuel -
Europe was the first to switch to ULSD.
But safety requirements in the US and EU are very close, if not the same. It's the Third World that has catching up to do. Safety is the reason that Chinese and Indian cars have a hard time getting getting a foothold on the American and European markets, which is understandable.
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