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Ford Motor Company just
announced their new premium V8 diesel engine for use in top range Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo models. While
V8 diesel engines are a common upgrade for medium-duty trucks in the US, they are often considered too crude for more
consumer friendly applications. In Europe, V8 diesel engines have been appearing more and more in luxury sedans. Their
combination of high torque and excellent fuel economy has made them the engine of choice for larger and heavier
vehicles. And with advances in fuel injection technology and increased sound deadening, they are as sophisticated as
their gasoline counterparts. I wish one of these modern diesel engines would make their way into a SUV offered in the
North American market. The price premium for these engines would probably be less compared to a hybrid powertrain, and
the fuel savings would probably surpass those of a hybrid, especially when doing significant high-way driving.
[Source: Ford Motor Company]
[Source: Ford Motor Company]
