Comments on: Mercedes ML320 CDI banned in some states. Is BMW next? http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Justin http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-53289 Justin Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:09:19 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-53289 The BMW 120D just won an award for being the greenest vehicle on the planet. There are different standards for diesel and petrol and Dan is correct that you need to understand why certain laws are written (environmental laws are not always in the best interest of the environment... sometimes they are for the pocketbook). Bring the diesels here and start building them from domestic suppliers with newer technology. The BMW 120D just won an award for being the greenest vehicle on the planet. There are different standards for diesel and petrol and Dan is correct that you need to understand why certain laws are written (environmental laws are not always in the best interest of the environment… sometimes they are for the pocketbook).

Bring the diesels here and start building them from domestic suppliers with newer technology.

]]> By: Dan http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-37240 Dan Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:33:35 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-37240 First of all, the diesel emission laws are far stricter than the gas emission rules. Why? Because the US industry does not need massive diesel imports, as long as the US car manufacturers don't sell diesel cars. So the local producers must be protected. On the other hand, if you study the emissions of the ML320 CDI and compare them with the emissions of the ML 500 (gas), you will notice that the diesel engine has far less emissions. Still, ML 500 is sold in USA and it passed the emission tests (not so tight for gas engines). So go figure it out... First of all, the diesel emission laws are far stricter than the gas emission rules. Why? Because the US industry does not need massive diesel imports, as long as the US car manufacturers don’t sell diesel cars. So the local producers must be protected.

On the other hand, if you study the emissions of the ML320 CDI and compare them with the emissions of the ML 500 (gas), you will notice that the diesel engine has far less emissions. Still, ML 500 is sold in USA and it passed the emission tests (not so tight for gas engines). So go figure it out…

]]> By: Pete http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-35986 Pete Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:16:18 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-35986 1. Do yo"u agree with the decision made by the 5 states?" Yes! Those five states have tougher emission laws, and the mercedes in question did not pass. Those laws are there for a reason - to protect the air we breath in. Did you ever see what Los Angeles looked like in thte 70s? "2. Do you think BMW and Mercedes could form an alliance in order to protest against these states? Can the US states afford to ignore these great engines?" They probably could, and may try to circumvent the laws that are there for a damn good reason. I just hope that they are unsuccessful at that. And to answer the other loaded question - yes, we can all [afford to] live without cars that pollute too much. 1. Do yo”u agree with the decision made by the 5 states?”

Yes! Those five states have tougher emission laws, and the mercedes in question did not pass. Those laws are there for a reason - to protect the air we breath in. Did you ever see what Los Angeles looked like in thte 70s?

“2. Do you think BMW and Mercedes could form an alliance in order to protest against these states? Can the US states afford to ignore these great engines?”

They probably could, and may try to circumvent the laws that are there for a damn good reason. I just hope that they are unsuccessful at that.

And to answer the other loaded question - yes, we can all [afford to] live without cars that pollute too much.

]]> By: Diesel SCR http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-15690 Diesel SCR Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:45:03 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-15690 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Mercedes BlueTec Ban? How will this impact the industry? Consumers? [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Mercedes BlueTec Ban? How will this impact the industry? Consumers? [...]

]]> By: Mercedes diesel gets banned in three more states http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-15636 Mercedes diesel gets banned in three more states Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:09:07 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-15636 [...] than a few weeks ago, the Mercedes ML320 with a diesel engine has been temporarily banned from five states: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and [...] [...] than a few weeks ago, the Mercedes ML320 with a diesel engine has been temporarily banned from five states: California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13735 Dan Sun, 12 Aug 2007 01:17:39 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13735 The writer appears to not be familiar with US emission standards. There are national standards, and then California has stricter standards, which as the writer noted have been adopted by 4 other states. These engines are not banned per se, but are not allowed to be sold new in these states. Used diesels can be and are imported into these states all the time. The 2007 Mercedes E320 Bluetec did not pass CA emission standards, but only by a fraction of a percent. Once they add the AdBlue mixture (which the US EPA is almost ready to approve) then these diesels will be able to be sold in all 50 states. Since California and New York are two of the largest auto markets in the US, you can understand why BMW has been reluctant to import their wonderful diesels. With Ultra Low Sulpher Diesel finally available in the US, manufacters will finally be able to meet these tough emissions standards. Then we can all enjoy driving diesel cars in the US again. Sometimes I miss my old Rabbit diesel, but I'm really excited for a 3 series diesel. The writer appears to not be familiar with US emission standards. There are national standards, and then California has stricter standards, which as the writer noted have been adopted by 4 other states. These engines are not banned per se, but are not allowed to be sold new in these states. Used diesels can be and are imported into these states all the time. The 2007 Mercedes E320 Bluetec did not pass CA emission standards, but only by a fraction of a percent. Once they add the AdBlue mixture (which the US EPA is almost ready to approve) then these diesels will be able to be sold in all 50 states.

Since California and New York are two of the largest auto markets in the US, you can understand why BMW has been reluctant to import their wonderful diesels. With Ultra Low Sulpher Diesel finally available in the US, manufacters will finally be able to meet these tough emissions standards. Then we can all enjoy driving diesel cars in the US again. Sometimes I miss my old Rabbit diesel, but I’m really excited for a 3 series diesel.

]]> By: Mercedes ML320 CDI banned in some states. Is BMW next? | TOP AUTO NEWS http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13668 Mercedes ML320 CDI banned in some states. Is BMW next? | TOP AUTO NEWS Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:33:47 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13668 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Continued here [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Continued here [...]

]]> By: Tony Sticks http://www.bmwblog.com/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13626 Tony Sticks Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:19:30 +0000 http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/08/10/mercedes-ml320-cdi-banned-in-some-state-bmw-next/#comment-13626 Hi, This is my first comment here. I'm a fan of BMW cars (not Mercedes), but I also love the environment (it's where we all live), so if this decision will help reduce polution. I 100% think it's right. The most important issue is to see other regulations in other markets, not just the cars market. Hi,

This is my first comment here. I’m a fan of BMW cars (not Mercedes), but I also love the environment (it’s where we all live), so if this decision will help reduce polution. I 100% think it’s right.

The most important issue is to see other regulations in other markets, not just the cars market.

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