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One of the revelations of the VW scandal is that, when they actually comply with emissions standards, diesel engines are not cost- or efficiency-competitive; on
by azernik 8y ago
One of the revelations of the VW scandal is that, when they actually comply with emissions standards, diesel engines are not cost- or efficiency-competitive; one interpretation of the events is the result of a failed overinvestment in a technology that didn't pan out.
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-looks-to-electric-cars-after-diesels-dead-end/ https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-looks-to-electric-car...
- jacobush 8y agoKind of reminds of how air-breathing nuclear jets have great performance, but possess other drawbacks. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Aircraft_Reactors_Arco_ID_2009.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Aircraft...