Mercedes Blue: New Diesels Miss the Mark

Mercedes-Benz has long been an expert builder ofMercedes will be introducing its all new E320
diesel engines, producing hundreds of thousands ofBluetec diesel powered car that meets EPA
the alternate-fuel driven power plants every year.standards; unfortunately, five states will not
Indeed, in Europe alone, a significant portion of thepermit the sale of these models leaving parent
vehicles destined for continental homes are dieselDaimlerChrysler feeling a little bit blue.You have to
aspirated models. In the U.S., however, Mercedeshand it to Mercedes and to other automakers
is having a bit of a problem with its line of dieselthat are trying to produce fuel efficient cars but
engines as more stringent emission controlare facing increasingly more difficult emissions
standards makes the marketing of dieselrestrictions in the U.S.
powered cars more difficult. Starting this fall