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Old 04-13-2009, 07:09 PM   #179 (permalink)
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Hi Clev,

Right. But, in the real world Ford has to adhere to regulations which impacts mileage and NOX emissions. This is why newer US compliant TDI's are not reaching the Prius level, even though thermodynamically its possible at high legal speeds on the open interstate. And its good people play with things, on a amatuer basis. Because sooner or later somebody may get the idea how to do the practical, cost effective 50 % efficient HCCI engine, which may be the prime-mover of the 2020 Ford Fusion. And earn a 6 figure salary honorably bringing it to the general public.

Ok on Top Gear America. I wish them the best. Jeremy and presumably what he did on the Top Gear BBC is what I have a problem with.
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