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Old Sat, January 23rd, 2010, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by cleatus12r View Post
A couple other prime examples of current "false economy" in the transportation world:

Hybrids (cost to manufacture as well as chemicals/processes for hazardous waste)
DPF on diesels (yeah, burn more fuel just so people don't see smoke...makes sense)

People who get wrapped up in protecting the planet never really see the big picture but seem to look for the atta-boys (smug) to justify their means.
VERY well said!

The EPA has admitted that the DPF was counterproductive, but was the best thing "at the time". Hopefully Urea injection will be the answer they are looking for, just no sure how well it will preform in sub-zero temps. Time will tell.