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Old 03-09-2015, 05:20 AM   #126 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
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.
Yeah... I can't recall any modern diesel that doesn't have direct injection.

I think it would be possible to run a veggie burner with direct injection... you simply have to have extra injectors for lubrication and for particulate filter regeneration.
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