The U.S. is warming up to diesel-powered vehicles.
According to a recent report from IHS Automotive, registrations of clean diesel cars and SUVs increased 13.5 percent last year compared to 2013 while hybrid cars and SUVs increased 15.1 percent. In 2014, total diesel registrations in the U.S. reached 7.4 million. Diesel offerings continue to grow in the U.S. with entries from numerous automakers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Chevrolet and Porsche.
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Leading the way for diesel registrations in the U.S. were California, Massachusetts and Nevada. The report was conducted for the Diesel Technology Forum, which noted that diesel vehicles typically achieve 20- to 40-percent better fuel economy compared to a similar gasoline-powered vehicle.
“Automakers are introducing more diesel-powered models every year and consumers are warming up to the efficiency and unique characteristics of the powertrain,” said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. “In fact, many drivers report fuel-economy benefits that consistently rival a hybrid.”
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