Has government got it wrong on diesels? Well new ones anyway.

gzoom

peter_the_piper wrote: »

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-6733271/Are-diesel-cars-really-dirty-Tests-reveal-models-produce-zero-NOx-emissions.html


Piece says it all really.

I think the only real test if your happy to let your kids stand behind one breathing in the fumes of theses 'clean diesels'.

sevenhills

Arklight wrote: »

I can't see much future for any new development of ICE models now. Consumer sentiment has already shifted towards hybrids and full electric vehicles so that's what manufacturers will focus on.

I assume you are thinking UK?


Price will always win, there is no 70% tax on electricity like there is on vehicle fuel. And many would say battered powered cars are more expensive.
We will only know the true cost of vehicles when they are equally taxed.


Its only in the big cities where pollution is an issue; which is the biggest issue, climate change or pollution?

Cetshwayo

John_G_Jones wrote: »

Looking at it from the other side, what is the big advantage to diesels nowadays?

Torque for towing.

And that point is causing me a fair bit of angst at the moment.

sevenhills

Cetshwayo wrote: »

Torque for towing.

And that point is causing me a fair bit of angst at the moment.

The Tesla Model X SUV can it tow, its maximum towing limit is a substantial 2,270kg – easily high enough to haul a large caravan or trailer.
I don't see why towing will be a problem, if that is what the customer wants, that is what they will get.