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Is anybody on this forum in the United States that was actually able to buy a 2018 G30 540d here in the U.S.? I never saw any hit showroom floors in the U.S.
I'm also really disappointed there will be no G21 330d Wagon here for U.S. market.
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Diesels typically get much better fuel economy than a similar gas powered vehicle . Diesel motors run extremely high compression ratios which compresses fuel to
Make combustion rather than rely on an ignition source, this type of combustion is very efficient as you need less fuel per cylinder to make a stoichiometric ratio. It's sad that most people confuse modern diesels with smelly beasts. My 335d makes zero indication that it's a diesel until you have to put fuel in it. It's actually quite an amazing machine. It pulls like a freight train, the powerband is a wall of torque that starts at idle all the way to 5000rpm .. you're not getting that with a gas motor , while being able to achieve 40mpg Bmw imo helped pioneer the modern diesel technology, and applied the technology to vehicles most people wouldn't assume. Yes technology is closing the gap between gas and diesel , direct injection , turbocharging .. but I feel manufactures are giving up on diesel. Lithium batterys are WAY worse for the environment than they lead you to believe.... |
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True, but the environmental extremists seem to like to keep their focus on tailpipe emissions.
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I felt the same way when horses, wagon wheels, 8-track players, VCR's, and bias ply tires went away... So sad...
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your m3 is not a diesel
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It handles better, and is certainly faster, than most diesels... I charge it nightly. No drama. The future is electric. Get over it. Embrace the future!
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I also have an i8 Roadster (which gets better mileage, handles better than most diesels, and doesn't need a charger at all). ...not to mention my Sierra 2500 Diesel pickup which pulls the trailer that holds my M4 track car. Time marches on. Get over it...
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I know before when the price diesel premium was more than $1500, you'd have to drive like 100k+ miles before you started to realize any savings. Haven't done the calculation on any recent models so perhaps it's less now. |
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And with higher compression in gas engines, they also generates some of the emissions diesel generate, I.e. will require similar cleaning as the most modern BMW diesels. At the moment it's a bit more expensive to develop and certify diesels, especially on some markets (us), so some companies avoid that costs partly (BMW), and completely (Volvo, who won't develop the next generation VEA diesels). I am happy driving a clean diesel, generating far less co2 that comparable gas cars. And with more torque available if needed.
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Diesel fuel itself is a lot dirtier than gasoline, so it burns dirty. That's built in from the beginning. And it mostly burns lean, so it creates NOx. Gasoline has it's own issue too. As it gets more and more efficient, it sees the same issue as diesel has. So, electric is the future? Is it really greener than IC engines? I am not so sure. Electricity has to come from somewhere. As of today, most power plant in US is coal power plant. Power plant is certainly more efficient than diesel engines in the car. However, if we account all parasitic discharges from stored batteries, Lithium battery pollution and emissions from power plants, electric vehicle may not be greener than IC engines. Then Solar panel comes in to play. People think it will be the ultimate solution. I don't think so. As of today, the efficiency is solar panel is nowhere near replacing other power plants. It's just way too inefficient. Maintenance is costly as well. Also, there will be different form of side effect from taking solar energy that meant go to the earth surface. For sure, lots of solar panel will affect the climate nearby. Simply temperature will be different near the solar panel since solar energy that supposed to be absorbed on the ground is being captured and consumed somewhere else. Nobody knows how it will affect our environment. No one. Current move to electric vehicle is purely driven by businesses and politics. Nothing more. Nothing less. It's all about money. |
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I'm not sure how many people in the US has their own garage but I'm pretty sure it's less than 80%. Charging time and charging infrastructure are the key for electric vehicle. If the car can be charged to 200 miles range in 15 minutes and number of charging station is a least 30% of current gas stations, then it's time to by electric car. |
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No surprise. Perfect storm really when you think about it.
-All the govt money thrown at EV development -VW scandal -Euro cities trying to ban diesels. -Public disclosure that the OE's were able to shop certification within EU member countries. -Finally, emissions systems are not reliable
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Its not 81% of Tesla's... Its 81% of ALL EV's (inc Leaf, Bolt, Model 3, etc) I don't know why folks get hung up on the charging infrastructure. 81% of EV users don't use it. I don't care anything about it. I'm on my third EV (Volt, Tesla, i8 Roadster) and I've NEVER used a public charger. Never even seen one. I'm not gonna take my EV for a long trip - I'll use one of my cars with an ICE for that... Most families in the US have 2+ cars. One could be an EV. If the range of an EV can meet your DD requirements, and you can charge at home (and/or at work), then the public charging infrastructure is meaningless...
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Yup, just like all the money thrown at ARPANET. What a waste, right?
Subsidies promote new technologies and industries, not Tariffs/Taxes...
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https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-...assenger-cars/ So what does that make a BMW?
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