Comments on: German automakers unite to offer Bluetec in U.S.

By: Carnut4ever

Carnut4ever — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:47:11 +0000

This maybe a start for reviving stagnant full size Suvs because the diesel engine is a perfect match for its heavy body.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:47:11 +0000

Hooray for piss being worth something.

By: Egbert Souse

Egbert Souse — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 16:01:29 +0000

—>kellyp

Go to google, type in bluetec and hit enter

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:12:22 +0000

yeah diesels rule

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:36:07 +0000

Very surprised Mercedes let BMW use the technology seeing as they are direct competition but reallyy surpfised about Volkswagen. They also forgot to mention that CHRYSLER, DODGE and JEEP will also get the technology.

By: Renton

Renton — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:27:42 +0000

I have pleanty of urea.

By: mbftw

mbftw — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:16:22 +0000

Come on audi…squeeze that R10 engine in something, slap on a Bluetc badge and bring it over to the states!

Plus…good job Mercedes for not hoarding the tech.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:02:51 +0000

As the engine runs fine without the addition of urea to clean NOX from the exhaust the issue is getting people to do it. If the size of the urea tank is proportional to oil change interval it can be refilled transparently during a standard service session.

Unfortunately that may not be enough to appease lawmakers and the cars will no doubt come with a stunning array of idiot lights to remind the consumer.

By: kellyp

kellyp — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:02:02 +0000

does anyone have a link to more bluetec info?

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:36:14 +0000

As much as I like Diesels, the idea of refilling something besides the fuel tank, even if it’s just every 5,000 miles, is a real turn off TBH. And I assume people will have to pay for the refill as well?