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Tomas's avatar

My VW Golf TDI goes 1000 km on a single tank of diesel. It outputs less C02 than the equivalent gas version of the golf. I can fill up in 2min. The car cost me $20k CAD used in 2018

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epimetheus's avatar

Well done, my good sir, in terms of investment. Let's just hope they won't ban diesel before too long…

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cm27874's avatar

"In five years, the cars tested by NAF and Motor’ EV range tests have gained an average of 200 kilometres more range." What a cute phrasing. Now the batteries are bigger, the cars are even heavier, and the kids in the Congo have to work harder.

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epimetheus's avatar

Also, roads deteriorate faster, imposing additional (CO2-emitting) costs on society. What a bummer.

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http://coronistan.blogspot.com's avatar

Audi A4 Avant 1999 (500,000 km) reach 1,400 km with one 70 liter diesel tank filling

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epimetheus's avatar

I've seen this and other such stories, to say nothing about the recurrent claims about cars powered by water…

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