Diesel's Days Aren't Doomed, Just Bring Cheaper Versions!

VW sold more diesels than Ford sold hybrids.

I agree with EVERY word in that article. Nothiong more needs to be said on the matter, except the following. A barrel of crude oil is 42 gallons. From the average barrel one obtains about 9 gallons of diesel. That's about 21% by volume. The only real solution is to spread that 21% to where it is NEEDED. States and countries that can use B100 (100% biodiesel) should do so and sell or trade at least some of their petrodiesel reserves to states/countries that can't. States that can have B100 are those where it doesn't get colder than about 15degC during the winter. That should encourage an industry as well as drive down the cost of the commodity. Biodiesel also does not produce many of the inherent pollutants that petro-diesel does so things like urea systems wouldn't be needed. That in itself would help drive the cost of the cars down.

the other 79% doesn't disappear the refining process gets many different types of chemicals and fuels from that one barrel. Biodiesel isn't any greener, and depending on the source, can use up valuable food resources. Something we shouldn't be doing when people are still starving in third world countries.

How many Jetta TDIs is VW going to sell when the (ridiculously limited) IRS tax credit runs out?

You really shouldn't compare the A4 to a Euro Toyota Avensis.

you are forgetting one thing... the lexus is ugly as shit. i don't care how great the efficiency of the car is, i would NEVER buy one of those ugly ass "luxury" cars. i'd rather drive the audi with half the mpg.

Anything green is brainwashing. That's why cars such as the prius are being marketed with "feel good" emotions and an utter void of any facts. I mean look at this...

http://www.toyota.com/

All you see is some nice green rolling hills a prius and a phrase "harmony between man nature and machine" lol that is brainwashing at it's finest.

It's a brilliant ad campaign though, why go after smart people when the vast majority of people buying the car are looking for a "feel good" car.

The Prius is the only hybrid that sells in any significant number. All other hybrids have fairly small sales figures. Not any higher than what VW does with its TDIs.

These are the facts.

For $5000 more then the Jetta TDI, the Camry Hybrid gives exactly the same fuel economy as the TDI.

Honestly, I'd rather drive a PT Cruiser then a prius. At least the PT cruiser I can fix, looks better has more power/performance lolol and if I were an American, I could even pick one up for less then 10g with all the rebates flying through the air. (and no I am not saying the PT Cruiser looks good, it looks horrible in my opinion)

"What's VW's argument for the TDI..."

Maybe you haven't seen the "What does your hybrid sound like?" commercial. The Corolla clone you speak of looks and drives much better than the cheese wedge. It's also cheaper.

Haven't you heard of the JETTA TDI Cup?
You know the racing series??
Try this with a Prius..

1 tank will do 2 freaking races!!!

Diesels still a good option, and the trend is to offer better prices in the future.

Electric cars are the Future yum yum...and in the really distant future, 25-50 years, Hydrogen too. Diesel cars ARE STILL SLOWER...Diesel Cars are Heavier too from their cast iron blocks, They are good in trucks...not in a Porsche.