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Old 03-09-2015, 03:07 AM   #123 (permalink)
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It's all about Diesel
 
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Lots of diesels are not direct injection and have a throttle body, this is also another place where it helps to know how engines are actually designed...
Trying to make an IDI Diesel comply to current emission standards would be a PITA, but they're often pointed as less energy-intensive (thus cheaper) to manufacture. Another aspect to consider is their ability to run on vegetable oils, which may be the least energy-expensive among viable vehicle fuels and can be supplied from a wide range of feedstocks. Considering the energy-efficiency increase in the vehicle manufacturing and fuel supplies, it's already somehow advantageous over hybrids.
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