[Dan Evans]

in Europe, diesel-powered automobiles now make up 40% of all new car sales.

I wonder if they all leave the engines running when they are parked.

Why diesel owners do that? Do they enjoy the stink, or is it that obnoxious sound?

[Dead Dog]

Truckers do it to keep the engine warm.

Try breating next to a gas engine the size of a Semi. You'll love that for sure. And relax, benzine can't be more carcinogenic than diesel (sarcasm).

As far as stink and sound, next time you look up and see a VW with TDI, or D series Merc, or a Jeep Liberty CDI, or even a new Dodge Ram ask yourself if you knew they were diesel?

[Westlander]

Explains why Europe can't meet the Kyoto accord.