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Automotive articles 94 [2326]Diesel vs. Unleaded: The Truth About Fuel Economy Ahh, you remember it, dont you? Sitting in the back of your familys station wagon as a kid, your father pulls up to the gas pump and a station attendant-an occupation about as extinct as the dinosaurs-came running out with a rag in his hand, leaned into the drivers window and said... Diesel or unleaded? Those days are long gone. And Im not just referring to the attendant. Nowadays, at least in the U.S., you can expect to find three things at a gas pump: self-serve, pay first, and unleaded gasoline only. Misconceptions about diesel fuel being dirtier than unleaded gas several years ago ultimately led to diesels obsolescence in the more environmentally progressive United States. Car companies began to manufacture cars that, for the most part, ran on traditional gasoline. In response, however, steps were taken to improve the cleanliness of diesel and now major car companies have begun to sell diesel-powered vehicles to consumers once again. In the past, especially in the United States, diesel fuel was considerably dirtier than unleaded gasoline. Vehicles in the United States also tended to be built for traditional gasoline, with the exception of large trucks, buses, and semis. In recent years, however, steps have been taken to improve the cleanliness of diesel fuel through regulation, and many companies have begun selling popular consumer cars that run on diesel fuel. One such company is Isuzu Motors, known for its popular 5-passenger Ascender SUV, and two models of high-performing pick up trucks (the i-290 and i-370). Isuzus diesel engines have won a laundry list of awards in past years including Truck of the Year by Motor Trend Magazine, Executive Diesel Car of the Year 2002 by Diesel Car Magazine (a publication in the U.K.), Germanys best small and compact car of the Year 2001 by Mot Magazine (published in Germany), as well as having been named multiple times by