[org.whodat]

Honda plans "clean diesel" versions of several North American models starting in 2009. Would the redesigned Element offer one? Honda is likely still debating that question. Whatever the answer, sources say at least the CR-V will eventually be available with a new "oil burner" 4-cyl designed for the tougher U.S. emissions standards taking effect in 2007.

here: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2007-honda-element.htm

But damn that thing is plumb ugly.

[Old Professer]

I remember the tales from back in the 70s fuel crisis years about China sneaking barges, tankers of gasoline into the US because they had such a surplus of raw gasoline, no additives, etc caused by their demand for diesel and no use for gasoline itself.

To make diesel fuel you have to refine gasoline out first whether you want it or not.

Back in the beginning, gasoline was the first dry-cleaning fluid since they were trying to find uses for it here.