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Pitching Diesels As An Eco-Friendly Option
VW's Jetta TDI - a diesel that the EPA estimates at 40 miles per gallon (Photo by Julie Grant)
If you’re thinking about buying a cleaner, more fuel-efficient car, you might think a hybrid is your best option. But some automakers want people to look at an older technology when they’re looking for green cars: the diesel engine. Julie Grant reports:
A related article from the New York Times
Producer: Julie Grant
Release Date: June 15, 2009
Running Time: 3:05