In the medium term there is no substitute for diesel in terms of fuel economy. Everytime contemporary hybrids are tested against diesels the latter win on fuel consumption. Present day hybrids are a gimmick except the likes of 918 who are made with a different remit.

How the hybrid and the all electric will evolve in future it remains to be seen. Until them diesel will rule outside the USA.

Governments wouldn't be willing to tax diesel transport private or commercial because this would increase the cost of living for millions of people.

The issue raised in the VW fiasco isn't the suitability of diesel cars but that of one auto company cheating on the figures. If tomorrow someone was found cheating on the petrol CO2 emissions should we expect cars to be banned?


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