True, but they are not imported in large quantities. Even Ford and GM sell more diesels and more diesel models overseas.
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Because they are made in Tennessee, South Carolina and Alabama
True, but they are not imported in large quantities. Even Ford and GM sell more diesels and more diesel models overseas.
I think that's in part because it's just easier to buy gasoline than to buy diesel fuel. Back in the post-Nixon/post-Carter oil crisis days of the 1980s, many manufacturers sold diesels -- the "Big 3" in the US, plus Toyota, Nissan, Volvo and Audi -- in addition to VW, BMW and Mercedes. There were probably others that I can't think of. Since most manufacturers sell diesels in the Rest of the World, it wouldn't be awfully difficult to sell diesels here in the US again. I think the main issue is a lack of demand.
If driving a lot of diesels and coal-powered (electric) cars is better for the environment than what we're driving now is debatable. But that's a different debate.