Diesel fuel vehicles are the big bad guy of the automobile scene. They're big and loud and dirty. Just like every other villain. They fly around the streets, blinding everyone with their headlights and explosive poofs of jet black exhaust, and thunder around like the end of the world.
Gas Mileage
With gas prices going up, everyone wants to get the best gas mileage they can. A definite plus of Diesel is its fuel economy advantage over regular gasoline. Diesel doesn't just have a small advantage; it actually is much more efficient than its gasoline counterpart.
On average, is about 33% more efficient than it's contender and that makes a big difference. The higher efficiency is partly because of the increased torque that comes with a diesel engine. This extra amount of torque equals better acceleration and better fuel economy.
Ulaanbaatar struggle with air pollution as well. The smog in this Mongolian city can completely cover the city. Air pollution has grown because of the increasing amount of cars on the road. This is coupled with all of the coal that is burned to keep the city heated.
Both have their individual strengths and weaknesses. One just got off on the wrong foot with the world and is having trouble overcoming that. So let's see what we can do by debunking some of these evil diesel myths.
Myth 1
People who are looking for a quiet car would most likely be more interested in a regular gasoline vehicle. Gasoline engines are typically quieter. Diesel engines tend to have a lower growl. Many people feel like this growl is loud and obnoxious. This may not necessarily be a disadvantage to all people though. Some people really like how loud the engine is, and love being heard when they are driving around. Also, recent technology has been able to really quiet down diesel engines though.
The environment
If you want to go green, more times than not, gasoline will be your better option. Diesel fuel is a much dirtier fuel than gasoline. Consequently, they burn a lot dirtier and release more emissions. If you have ever seen a diesel truck accelerating quickly, then you have probably seen all the black smoke that comes from the truck. You probably were able to visually see why diesel fuel is dirtier than gasoline.
The biggest dump isn't believed to be on land anymore. It's actually believed to be in the ocean. Lots of litter eventually makes itself into the ocean. It can be dumped off on a river trip and eventually make its way to the ocean.
They won't start in winter. Also false. While it is true that diesel fuel does start to gel up in lower temperatures (starting around 40 degrees), modern technology takes care of that problem. Many vehicles are equipped with special tank heaters (aka glow plugs) or anti-gel solutions that can be mixed with the fuel. These methods, among others, help the fuel vaporize and run just fine in any temperature. Naturally, there are more myths out there that uninformed fanatics will cite, but these three take care of most of the general public's fears. Next time you purchase a car, don't pass by diesel so quickly!
Gas Mileage
With gas prices going up, everyone wants to get the best gas mileage they can. A definite plus of Diesel is its fuel economy advantage over regular gasoline. Diesel doesn't just have a small advantage; it actually is much more efficient than its gasoline counterpart.
On average, is about 33% more efficient than it's contender and that makes a big difference. The higher efficiency is partly because of the increased torque that comes with a diesel engine. This extra amount of torque equals better acceleration and better fuel economy.
Ulaanbaatar struggle with air pollution as well. The smog in this Mongolian city can completely cover the city. Air pollution has grown because of the increasing amount of cars on the road. This is coupled with all of the coal that is burned to keep the city heated.
Both have their individual strengths and weaknesses. One just got off on the wrong foot with the world and is having trouble overcoming that. So let's see what we can do by debunking some of these evil diesel myths.
Myth 1
People who are looking for a quiet car would most likely be more interested in a regular gasoline vehicle. Gasoline engines are typically quieter. Diesel engines tend to have a lower growl. Many people feel like this growl is loud and obnoxious. This may not necessarily be a disadvantage to all people though. Some people really like how loud the engine is, and love being heard when they are driving around. Also, recent technology has been able to really quiet down diesel engines though.
The environment
If you want to go green, more times than not, gasoline will be your better option. Diesel fuel is a much dirtier fuel than gasoline. Consequently, they burn a lot dirtier and release more emissions. If you have ever seen a diesel truck accelerating quickly, then you have probably seen all the black smoke that comes from the truck. You probably were able to visually see why diesel fuel is dirtier than gasoline.
The biggest dump isn't believed to be on land anymore. It's actually believed to be in the ocean. Lots of litter eventually makes itself into the ocean. It can be dumped off on a river trip and eventually make its way to the ocean.
They won't start in winter. Also false. While it is true that diesel fuel does start to gel up in lower temperatures (starting around 40 degrees), modern technology takes care of that problem. Many vehicles are equipped with special tank heaters (aka glow plugs) or anti-gel solutions that can be mixed with the fuel. These methods, among others, help the fuel vaporize and run just fine in any temperature. Naturally, there are more myths out there that uninformed fanatics will cite, but these three take care of most of the general public's fears. Next time you purchase a car, don't pass by diesel so quickly!
About the Author:
When the California Air Resource Board's diesel emissions regulations first came out, Michael Schwartz, now President of FleetServ, began getting calls from panicked Fleet Managers looking for straight-forward information and compliance assistance. While FleetServ (formerly known as ACT Compliance) was originally formed to meet this need, over time it has evolved into much more.
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