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Old 11 May 2004, 07:38 pm
dold@hondaXacco.usenet.us.com
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Default Re: honda accord turbo diesel for USA ?

Lynn McGuire <NOSPAM.winsim@nospam.winsim.com> wrote:
> Is Honda going to import their awesome new Accord turbo diesel
> sedan into the USA ? It got 52 mpg on the UK emissions test !


Regulations have been proposed by the EPA to cut diesel emissions by
90% by 2012. This is the same percentage reduction required by the 1970
Clean Air Act for gasoline engines in the US.

I would not expect a new manufacturer to enter the US diesel market now.

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