Fairweather Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 There's a lot of info out there. In addition to being nasty in the particulate matter department, the production of diesel fuel uses 25% more energy--virtually all of the energy per mile you gain while driving isn't real. Also keep in mind that there is a NASA study currently underway that may end up placing a lot of the blame for glacial recession on albedo decreases caused by soot. Here's a place to start: http://www.air-quality.org.uk/26.php http://www.air-quality.org.uk/04.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 What about if you run it on biodiesel then eh? Aside from bears eating your engine while you climb that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 There's a lot of info out there. In addition to being nasty in the particulate matter department, the production of diesel fuel uses 25% more energy--virtually all of the energy per mile you gain while driving isn't real. Also keep in mind that there is a NASA study currently underway that may end up placing a lot of the blame for glacial recession on albedo decreases caused by soot. Here's a place to start: http://www.air-quality.org.uk/26.php http://www.air-quality.org.uk/04.php Both links seem to be close to middle ground overall. If anything, they favor Deisel. Did I miss-read something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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