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I agree, but of course that would put a big dent in the plans for those expensive replacement batteries for the hybrids that the liberals are backing so heavily... I wonder how many have secretly invested in those companies hoping to make yet another financial killing off the backs of the taxpayers and working Americans? Then of course there is the higher fuel taxes that are aimed directly at the trucking industry, which is another thing we can thank the democrats for. On top of the the evirofascists would freak over diesel technology as opposed to their pet battery cars.

The bigger issue is not the price to import, but the reason they are manufactured over seas. Americans do not want diesel cars, even with diesel being able to get great gas mileage, who wants to pay 5 dollars or more a gallon for diesel. Europeans will buy diesel because diesel runs the same as a gallon of petro. Truly diesel makes since, I understand that but most Americans hate diesel. Ford would have to convience Americans that diesel is a clean fuel that does not put out that sulfer smell any more. Also Ford would have to convience Americans to do the math and look past the 5+ dollars a gallon cost.

Hello Red, Boy, oh boy this really burns my behind! While it will come as no news to you, or other respondents here, I drive a diesel auto. I have driven a diesel for so long now that I cannot understand how drivers of gas-powered engines haven't revolted against the low torque limitations of the gas-hoggish competition. My mileage is approximately 50% better than most similarly sized gasoline engines. So then, how can the argument be ignored that my little diesel engine requires 50% less fuel than its gasoline counterpart? Yet, our Congress enacted such restrictive fuel standards in 2006/2007 that the only two manufacturers who provide diesel vehicles in the USA had to yank their product from the market, until they could re-tool the engine to run on such drastically modified diesel fuel so as to meet those Congressionally imposed mandates. Grrr!!!! Bottom line: if a car requires 50% less fuel to travel the same number of miles as other vehicles, then Congress shouldn't be discouraging the manufacture and distribution of such sound technologies. But wait, Congress gets a cut of every gallon of gasoline sold in this country. So, if every American driver were driving a fuel-efficient diesel vehicle, then Congress would be looking at a 50% reduction in its tax revenue. Hmmm, perhaps that's some food for thought, eh?

I agree, the diesel Volkswagons are getting popular around here. Two people have actually told me they are getting a combined city/highway around 50mpg. We should build them in the U.S. but often times cars with the best gas mileage have to be altered to even sell here because of "safety" restrictions. I am all for better gas mileage with more conventional fuels. Of course, increased efficiency tends to lead to increased consumption which ultimately will lead to higher diesel prices.