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THE DAY AFTER; If diesels are the answer, Mercedes-Benz can't wait for the question.(News)

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Byline: J.P. VETTRAINO

We've been shown the future, and it's not bad at all. As of now, however, the future does not apply in California or four heavily populated northeastern states. And those of us in the other 45 might reasonably ask: If this car represents the future, why aren't there more like it?

Mercedes-Benz says its E320 Bluetec sedan is the only diesel-powered, 2007-model passenger car available in the United States. Concurrent with Bluetec, Mercedes will unleash a publicity blitz intended to convince you and your neighbors that diesel is the way to go. Hear the pitch, and you might envision wildflowers sprouting from the E320's tailpipe and ...

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