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Subject:Re: VW to cut 2001 Eurovan price by 16 pct in U.S
From:Keith Adams
Date:Wed, 10 Jan 2001 13:58:11 -0700

Write to your congressman.  As I understand it one of the big problems
with bringing further TDI technology here is the poor quality of diesel
fuel in the U.S.  Any changes to fuel standards are vehemently opposed
by the trucker lobby as the cost of fuel would rise further.  Also,
since many states are banning the sale of diesel powered passenger cars
(california, NY) that adds a further complication...

(that oughta start a good fight!)
Keith

Zach Kaplan wrote:
> powered van that is smaller than the huge Ford and GM full size diesel vans.
> If VW doesn't do it Daimler-Chrysler will beat them to it in offering a
> modern turbo direct injection diesel van on the US market and VW will lose
> one more opportunity to regain their US market presence.