Alternative Fuels Debated as CAFE Looms Over Auto Makers
A handful of new or revised diesel powertrains come to market in 2013, and executives have spoken openly about getting Americans to warm to a fuel-saving engine commonly available in Europe. But the path to achieving CAFE standards isn’t solely guided by diesel.
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With grumbles about the marketability of electrified vehicles growing louder, auto makers haven’t been shy about their reluctance to let go of the internal-combustion engine.
The question becomes, what’s the best fuel to power one?
A handful of new or revised diesel powertrains come to market in 2013, and executives have spoken openly about getting Americans to warm to a fuel-saving engine commonly available in Europe. The path to achieving corporate average fuel economy standards isn’t solely guided by diesel, however.
Smaller numbers of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas and hydrogen fuel cells will be found alongside diesel mills on dealers’ lots next year.