Yes, I have 3 diesels and would love to have a Ford Excursion with a Powerstroke. They don't get very good gas milage but they pull anything.
I thought I miught point out that the technology now exists to install a filter that removes 99% of all particles from diesel exhaust.
A great number of cities in Germany have installed them on public transport and the difference it makes is signficant.
The cost is about the same as a catalytic converter.
Indeed I am sure there are health benefits too, but it just plain smells and looks better. Not to mention the fact that buildings do not get as dirty.
In other words, there is already a viable solution to this non-problem.