Diesel Cars

Diesel or hybrid?

KBBGreenEditor — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:52:37 GMT

The hybrid era is still gaining momentum. The potentially triumphant return of diesel is imminent. In five years, which will be more popular?

Blue TEC engine

Coolcat — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:04:59 GMT

Are all the new 2009 models using Blue TEC engine or just some specific Make/Model?

Sounds like cool technology - but what about the day-to-day?

jay campbell — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:02:05 GMT

From what I've read, the Mercedes BlueTEC system has some great technology. The injection timing and turbocharging systems sounds amazing, for instance. This system, though, has extra filters and scrubbers to get the soot and exhaust gases up to snuff. Do these need to be replaced or maintained regularly? Given the amount of junk that used to come out of diesel tailpipes in the '80s, I wouldn't be surprised if they needed frequent cleaning...

Also, I'd be a little worried about finding the the new clean diesel as my E light flashes. Is this gas becoming more available?

Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Coolcat — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:29:19 GMT

I was searching for the award winning Volkswagen Jetta TDI in your Green Sedan category, but it is not even on the list. Cant you just provide a link at the article?

Diesel Car Highs and Lows: What's your opinion?

KBBGreenEditor — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:05:43 GMT

With cleaner diesel fuel and new engine and emissions technologies, it's a new dawn for diesel in the U.S. Are you ready? Is the rest of the country? Which of the new or imminent 50-state diesel vehicles would you most readily put in your driveway?

Need more info before taking a stance? Here's help:

The 10 Cars that will Change your Mind about Diesel

Diesel Car Highs: More Efficient than Gasoline

Diesel Car Lows: A Fossil Fuel Nevertheless

Welcome to KBB Green Forums

KBBGreenEditor — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:36:19 GMT

Are you looking to save the Earth, or just hoping to save a few bucks? Are increased CO2 levels causing global warming, or is global warming causing increased CO2 levels? Which is greener, hybrid or diesel power?

Welcome to KBB Green Forums, created to take advantage of the simple truth that the more questions we ask, the more answers we get. Kelley Blue Book has been helping car buyers make informed purchase decisions for more than 80 years, and now you get to play a more direct role in that mission than ever. With gas prices and environmental consciousness at all-time highs, and vehicle propulsion technologies in an unprecedented state of flux, the decision to launch our first forums in conjunction with our all-new KBB Green section was an easy one.

So go ahead and dive right in. Ask a question, contribute an answer or just start a conversation. Wherever we decide to go, we'll get there more quickly together.