Although the alarmist media loves Al Gore, those that know me know I don’t buy into his propaganda.  I drive a fuel-efficient diesel Jetta for the economics of it, not for the environment.  But if you are one of those Al Gore lovers, why aren’t you driving one too?  Todays diesels are …

… quieter, more powerful and fuel efficient. With no throttle restriction, higher energy content in the fuel and extreme combustion pressures, diesels typically garner 30 percent greater fuel economy than comparable gasoline engines. And less fuel burned means less greenhouse gas CO2. After a century with a dirty reputation, diesel is suddenly looking green.

Read the full article here.

If you are leaning toward buying a hybrid for your next car, I would strongly consider a diesel engine.  Compared to a similar gasoline car, diesels have only about a $1000 premium, versus a $5000 premium or more for a hybrid.  Additionally, you can get 300,000+ miles out of a diesel versus 100,000 if you are lucky with a hybrid.  Your thoughts?