Diesel Registrations Climbing in the US

Jason Siu
by Jason Siu

The U.S. is warming up to diesel-powered vehicles.

According to a recent report from IHS Automotive, registrations of clean diesel cars and SUVs increased 13.5 percent last year compared to 2013 while hybrid cars and SUVs increased 15.1 percent. In 2014, total diesel registrations in the U.S. reached 7.4 million. Diesel offerings continue to grow in the U.S. with entries from numerous automakers including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Chevrolet and Porsche.

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Leading the way for diesel registrations in the U.S. were California, Massachusetts and Nevada. The report was conducted for the Diesel Technology Forum, which noted that diesel vehicles typically achieve 20- to 40-percent better fuel economy compared to a similar gasoline-powered vehicle.

“Automakers are introducing more diesel-powered models every year and consumers are warming up to the efficiency and unique characteristics of the powertrain,” said Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum. “In fact, many drivers report fuel-economy benefits that consistently rival a hybrid.”

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Jason Siu
Jason Siu

Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.

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