Discovering diesel power

摘要

As the price of petrol in the US heads for record levels, perhaps it is time that the Americans embraced practical solutions, such as cleaner diesel, With fuel prices in the US nearing record levels and little relief in sight, American motorists must consider the seemingly unthinkable. Yet, in a nation that might easily emblazon the mantra of "bigger is better" on its flag, the idea of downsizing seems downright unpatriotic. While hybrid-electric vehicles are touted as a solution, the practical reality is that they work for only some motorists and only in select driving conditions. So what are drivers of full-size pickups, seven-passenger sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and 500-horsepower muscle cars to do?