May 29, 2007
New Report: Clean Diesel Boom Coming
A new report, entitled Is Diesel Set to Boom in the U.S.?, expects sales of clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs to outpace hybrids over the next five years. The report predicts that sales of both diesel and hybrid vehicles will grow in the U.S. as legislators increase fuel economy and emissions standards. Diesel vehicles, however, will outpace hybrids by 2012, selling 1.5 million vehicles, compared at an expected 1.2 million hybrids. The report was prepared by respected analysts at UBS Limited in conjunction with automotive industry consultant Ricardo. Click here for more information.