Quote Originally Posted by jut703 View Post
Why are we so slow in adopting higher fuel standards? Simple really - the majority of the market doesn't need it. Private car owners think they're the majority when it comes to fuel demands in the country, but if you look at the picture, it's still the commercial vehicles that consume the most fuel. These commercial vehicles are almost exclusively diesel, and most are of older vintage than your average sedan or SUV.

Only in Manila do we have a 50/50 split of gasoline and diesel. In other provinces, the split is generally at 70% diesel 30% gasoline.
I guess you are right on this. record shows(according to wikipedia) that we are ranked #142 as the most countries by the number of road motor vehicles per 1000 people.

source: List of countries by vehicles per capita - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

this thread now turned out to be a battle of GAS vs DIESEL

in addition, Diesel is becoming popular in the passenger type vehicles. thanks to the new diesel technology(less vibrations and pollution). In fact some auto insiders are saying that 2014 is projected to be the Year of the Diesel. In the U.S, sales for diesel-powered vehicles are increasing and major auto manufacturers like GM, Nissan, Mercedes, and other automakers are expanding their diesel vehicles options.

Thanks to google search I found this link

2014 May Turn Out to Be the Year of the Diesel Engine