chorky
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Yeah but I dont know that the EV market expanding is a valid reason to get rid of diesel. It would make more sense to me to see diesel fading out because of increased fuel prices compared to gas, or the continued problems they are having. Not sure of other places, but in my little town, for the past 9 months or so, diesel has actually been 2-3 dollars per gallon more expensive than gas, and all the 'civilian' fill up's are still blocked off, so commercial trucks only. It's pretty crazy. EV won't ever fully take over. There's just not way, maybe in 50 years... Currently, north of me by a few hours in Flathead there are over 6,000 people without power with temps of -25. If they can barely sustain electric power to keep people from literally dying, I dont see how wide spread EV's is feasible until there is rework of the power grid, and likely require more coal plants, or a return of nuclear.It does make sense that it would slowly fade away. All things do. The EV market is expanding, and that makes sense.
I mean I even had to let my TJ and JT run yesterday for a couple hours just to warm up the batteries so they would take a charge and stay topped up overnight.
It is a shame though because for as long as I can remember folks wanted a factory diesel jeep SO bad. Not long ago the 4BT swap was a pretty popular thing. Unfortunately all the new regulations kinda made it difficult. As much as I balk at the regulation side of stuff it still does amaze me what these engineers are able to come up with and how fast they are able to do it. Possibly they might be working on a new version of the diesel?
Sounds like they're getting read to roll out something new.You are correct. I followed up with the Sales Manager at my dealer because a friend was asking about the diesel. Sure enough, Sales Manager said he was misinformed by Jeep. As of yesterday, the statement from their regional sales rep is that they are extending diesel option availability to November 2023. Of course, that too is subject to change!...
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