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Old 02-08-2013, 12:52 PM   #10 (permalink)
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It's all about Diesel
 
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
Sometimes I think the idiots running EPA should be shot.
EPA seems to be one of the most anti-American among the governmental boards.

workaround ideas to discuss among friends: Arguments against EPA witch-hunting regarding Diesels without mandatory emissions equipment

workaround ideas to discuss among friends: EPA sucks, Diesel rocks

workaround ideas to discuss among friends: Diesels: energy-efficiency doesn't need excessive complexity

BTW in the European market, alongside the 2.0L VCDI which is rated there at 160hp/260lb.ft., there's a 1.7L Isuzu-designed turbodiesel rated at 130hp/221.lb.ft. also available for the Cruze, altough only bolted to a 6-speed manual transmission, and gets better mileage than a Prius
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