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John Rumm wrote:
Without the CC agenda forcing adaptation of diesel cars (by government
social engineering via the tax system), we would still be back much
closer to the point where 90% of the uk car fleet stock was petrol
engined, rather than the 40% it is now.

I doubt it. Diesels generally give considerably better MPG than petrol on
a commute. So cheaper to run even when diesel cost more than petrol.

At one time diesel cars were slow. Modern engine management means they are
now little different to petrol - but still have an MPG advantage in slow
moving traffic. The lower VED simply being icing on the cake.

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