Diesels can be converted to run on vegetable oil, which helps cut the oil
companies out of the picture.
John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
631-424-2121 | omtech@xxxxxxxxx
www.zuiko.com
Factory Trained OM Service since 1977
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----- Original Message -----
From: <bs.pearce@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 3:42 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Some guys never learn
>
> It's difficult to understand the antipathy towards
>> diesels in the US.
> Simple. The diesels sold here are by and large very primitive. Mostly in
> pickup trucks, they're rough and noisy.
>
> When in Italy last June, we rented a Renault (!) diesel convertible. We
> were
> all surprised and very, very pleased. It ran smoothly and quietly, and got
> amazing mileage. The most noticable thing was the 4500 rpm redline, but
> the
> six speed transmission more than made up for things. All the American list
> members are probably laughing loudly now, at the thought of a Renault
> (French cars do tend to self-destruct upon arrival at American ports), but
> I'd buy one today.
>
> I understand the European diesels are expecially popular due to tax
> breaks,
> but the economy and good performance must stand for something.
>
> I just read in Autoweek about a challenge between two Mercedes diesels
> (not
> that economical) and a new Lexus hybrid SUV. Guess what, in a
> cross-country
> trip, cost the least to operate? The diesels.
>
>
> Bill Pearce
>
>
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