[HamiltonJay]

Diesels have been getting 50+MPG for decades....

Hybrids are a waste of money and a dead technology. They are not green, in fact they cause more damage to the environment over their lifetime than do traditional cars with bad fuel economy.

If you want good fuel economy just buy a turbo deisel injection engined vehicle. Let the libs have their overpriced tin cans.

[Charles Martel]

I agree that hybrids are not the panacea that some people believe. Where are the hybrids which use small diesel engines, I wonder? Seems like the ideal combination for both fuel efficiency and acceleration.

You're right about diesel fuel economy, but in the past only small cars like VW Jettas could nudge past 50 mpg. A 5-Series BMW matching that *is* impressive.

[TheBattman]

You can say that again!

[Citizen Tom Paine]

Recall the Honda Civic HF? It got over 50 mpg years ago.

[Cronos]

Diesels are only really worth it if you drive more than 60 to 75 miles per day — as they cost a lot in spare parts. Any lesser than that, they’re not as cost-effective. For JUST city driving, an electric car makes more sense (note, I said JUST city driving). For speed, a petrol, though diesels are closing that gap quickly