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* It is more fuel efficient pound for pound | * It is more fuel efficient pound for pound | ||
* It is a stronger engine pound for pound. [https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/energy-content-d_868.html Diesel fuel has a higher BTU rating than gasoline.] | * It is a stronger engine pound for pound. [https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/energy-content-d_868.html Diesel fuel has a higher BTU rating than gasoline.] | ||
| − | * It is designed to have a longer life with many reports to 500k miles and some even 900k (Mercedes) | + | * It is designed to have a longer life with many reports to 500k miles and some even 900k (Mercedes). It is not unheard of to have 30 year old diesel buses still operating effectively. |
* Post 2010 [https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/ask-mr-green/do-diesel-engines-produce-less-co2-regular-engines Diesels are also cleaner] (in some ways) than their Gasoline counter parts | * Post 2010 [https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/ask-mr-green/do-diesel-engines-produce-less-co2-regular-engines Diesels are also cleaner] (in some ways) than their Gasoline counter parts | ||
| + | * Can be a 100% [https://www.biodiesel.org/ BIO] or [https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/emerging_hydrocarbon.html Renewable] alternative to Gas. | ||
== Diesel Cons == | == Diesel Cons == | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 3 December 2020
Asking Diesel vs Gas is a difficult question as there are benefits on both sides. On this page we will try to present some facts as well as external sources for you to review.
Diesel Pros
- It is more fuel efficient pound for pound
- It is a stronger engine pound for pound. Diesel fuel has a higher BTU rating than gasoline.
- It is designed to have a longer life with many reports to 500k miles and some even 900k (Mercedes). It is not unheard of to have 30 year old diesel buses still operating effectively.
- Post 2010 Diesels are also cleaner (in some ways) than their Gasoline counter parts
- Can be a 100% BIO or Renewable alternative to Gas.
Diesel Cons
- They tend to be more expensive to fix
- Newer Diesels have a higher maintenance burden.
- California Diesel rules (Note: This will affect a lot of people including outside of California in the future)
Gasoline Pros
- It normally is cheaper per gallon (not currently)
- Does not require a specialized mechanic
- Acquiring a gasoline bus is normally less expensive than a Diesel bus
Gasoline Cons
- They are not engineered to last as long as Diesel. Average major failure rate is 250k miles.
- They are weaker engines pound for pound
- They are not as fuel efficient
