View Single Post
      12-15-2010, 02:29 PM   #14
dagobertsmurf
6MT forever
United_States
0
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: BMW 328i Zipcar
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BMW Universe

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yogijet View Post
I wonder what the improvement in the rush to 60 is when you gun it. Should be an interesting drive. Agree that a diesel hybrid should be a big hit. Anyone know why they aren't doing/haven't done it?
Simple answer: $$$$

Diesel engines are more expensive than gasoline engines. Add the cost of batteries and other equipment that a hybrid drivetrain carries and the price of a diesel hybrid car goes through the roof. This is why no manufacturer makes diesel hybrids.

A diesel costs $2,000-3,000 more than a gasoline engine. Add another $3,000-5,000 of hybrid stuff and the final cost of such a vehicle is going to be so high that it makes the payback period of such a vehicle exceed its lifetime.
Appreciate 0