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AUDI A6 3.0 TDI tested
Audizine reviews the A6 3.0 TDI--a car that breaks many previously held diesel stereotypes. If Americans are willing to educate themselves on diesel, instead of relying on old misguided stereotypes, I think diesels can be very successful in the US.

The problem arises when people allow the media and other questionable sources to affect the way they view potentially life-altering technology. At this point in time, I feel that diesel has more potential than hybrid in the future (and Audi does too, hence their virtual abandonment of this technology), and is what over time would be the most beneficial.

It's evident how successful diesel has been in Europe. It's only a matter of time before that same success is found in the US.

Right now, only the Q7 TDI is destined for US shores, however, with enough demand, and support, Audi may decide to bring over the A6 version. Read Article

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chewychewy - 9/7/2006 7:28:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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35 mpg in a a large passanger car, with great performance as well. Not bad at all.

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AUDIMAN4AUDIMAN4 - 9/8/2006 1:39:02 AM
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As much as I want to credit Toyota/Lexus with mass marketing hybrid, I just don't see the GS450h as a really practical option--the gas mileage sucks. Isn't that the whole point of hybrid? Why mislead consumers into believing the car is fuel efficient when it's simply not?

Diesel offers fuel economy and has the potential to offer all-out performance (evident by the racing success of the Audi R10 Diesel). I think it's a better, more practical route for the future.

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chewychewy - 9/8/2006 2:02:02 AMView My AgentSpace
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Co2 is an emmision. Using less fuel is the ONLY way to cut down on Co2. BTW, the Jetta 2.5 IS JUST AS CLEAN AS THE PRIUS. IT HAS THE SAME (LACKOFF) OF EMMISIONS AS THE PRIUS. A car doesn't have to be a hybrid to have "low" emissions.

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chewychewy - 9/8/2006 2:12:14 AMView My AgentSpace
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Will

Yes, the Prius gets better fuel economy (less Co2) but according to the EPA the two cars are IDENTICALLY clean.

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chewychewy - 9/8/2006 2:35:04 AMView My AgentSpace
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But, how about those batteries?

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chewychewy - 9/8/2006 2:55:50 AMView My AgentSpace
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Hybrids require big batteries and other materials that they use up more than other cars. But I am sorta kidding with that one, but I could make an argument. Also, Camry Hybrids sold in places other than California are only get an 8 for the environment score. If those "greenies" really wanted to "save" the environment, they should all take the subway instead of their Priuses and other hybrids.

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BMW530iBMW530i - 9/8/2006 8:27:22 AM
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WHY CAN'T WE HAVE THIS HERE!? WHY???

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chewychewy - 9/8/2006 12:57:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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logical

Next generation TDIs (using Audi R10 tech) will be much better than any diesel we have ever seen to date. BTW, hybrid fans check this article out.

http://www.autospies.com/news/Forget-the-EPA-These-are-the-Real-World-Fuel-Economy-Champions-8325/

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CarNutCarNut - 9/9/2006 6:35:18 AM
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Yet another useless topic

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