Electric vehicles tend to be cheaper to run than gasoline or
diesel alternatives when heavily used.
Not exact matches
We remember
when they would brandish their pocket calculators while trying to convince Americans that
diesel is a better
alternative in the fuel - efficiency sweepstakes.
R.L. Polk and Co. research says that almost 593,000 hybrid electric, ethanol - capable E-85 and clean -
diesel autos were on Florida's roads in 2006, marking an increase of 22.1 percent from 2005
when there were almost 486,000
alternative - fuel autos on Florida's roads.
When the event started, apart from
diesel - powered models, the only
alternative fuel vehicle offered by any automaker was the Honda Civic Natural Gas.
Unimpressive
diesel acceleration
when passing; large turning circle demands ample maneuvering room; tiny
diesel exhaust fluid tank requires more frequent attention; modest 26 - gallon fuel tank with no upgrade available;
alternative cab and bed configurations still months away.
One thing you don't hear as much about
when oil prices are down is buying a hybrid car, a
diesel vehicle, or other
alternative - fuel vehicle.