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Originally Posted by ConnClark
California in the past had banned all diesel cars regardless of their emissions. The only reason they are selling them now is the EPA under the Bush admin refused to approve their new regs for gas powered cars unless they they set no more stringent standards for diesels. I doubt this administration will prevent ludicrous zealots from setting arbitrary and ridiculous rules.
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OK, so nothing firm, just speculation ATM? I recall the banning of diesels in CA, which triggered the need for DPFs and DEF, etc. Auto/engine manufacturers are already looking at the next gen diesels, which (combined with better quality diesel fuel) can eliminate the after-treatments. I think the biggest challenge for diesels is not the EPA but rather the improved efficiency of the gasoline engine (combined with electric) vs the greater cost of the Diesel engine.