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Diesel Land Speed Record Attempt Set for Summer

Will diesel power rival hybrids as the alternative powertrain choice for North American environmentally aware drivers? Of course, new hybrids, such as the extremely powerful Lexus GS 450h are attracting performance-oriented drivers too, just like diesel models in Europe do on a regular basis. Like hybrids, diesel engines deliver greater torque from lower down in their rev range than gasoline equivalents, on average, which translates into superior off-the-line