another twist in the on-going dieselgate

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08-16-2018, 11:44 AM

flynavy

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another twist in the on-going dieselgate

not really directly Audi or U. S. related but interesting none the less.....

http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...-cheat-diesels

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08-16-2018, 12:32 PM

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The future of Diesel engines are unknown

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08-16-2018, 12:53 PM

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The future of Diesel engines are unknown

The future of all ICE is on the road to obsolescence. Based upon the supply chain infrastructure reliant on diesel, it might actually be around a bit longer than gas/petrol.

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08-16-2018, 03:29 PM

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The future of Diesel engines are unknown

Not in the US - lots of infrastructure and diesel buyers tend to be both Demo and Repubs - I think it's pretty safe here at least.

Honestly, EU does not seem to be a fan of consumer choice - recognizing that that sounds ignorant and I am not a European.