From the SEMA’s first quarter report for 2007, a recent J.D. Power and Associates report has claimed that gas-powered engines continue to remain dominant in the U.S. market, while hybrids and diesels are steadily gaining market share. It is no secret that runaway fuel prices and environmental concerns are the two main catalysts pushing consumers toward alternative-fuel vehicles. Check out more about Cars.
As fuel costs go up, diesels seem a decent solution for the country, especially for manufacturers with large car and vehicle operations in Europe, where diesel cars are already in demand, said J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Forecasting Manager Kevin Riddell.
A vehicle with a diesel engine will have 30 percent better fuel economy than a comparable gasoline engine. Advances in diesels have made modern diesel engines perform similar to gasoline engines in terms of noise, filtration systems and ride quality, said Riddell. While hybrids still only share a relatively small part of the market share, they are enjoying annual sales growth. Consumers are becoming more aware of the environmental impacts and gas savings recognized by driving a hybrid vehicle. Rental, delivery vehicless and taxi companies are adding thousands of hybrids to their vehicle pools. AMSOIL provides superior synthetic lubricants for nearly all applications, including hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles. Not only that, but AMSOIL synthetics improve fuel economy and reduce our impact on the environment by extending drain intervals.
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