The Japanese manufacturer stopped development of new diesel engines and for commercial sector they will source from other companies
Diesel engines are popular among customers for its impressive torque output and better efficiency compared to petrol engines. But these engines produce more harmful gases and they are the major contributor for the pollution which is why most of the governments are either introducing stringent emission norms or stopping sales of diesel engine to reduce pollution.
The current Euro VI emissions norms and upcoming Bharat Stage VI norms will make these engines cleaner but manufacturers will have to spent lots of money on these engines to keep them upto date with new norms but they are not getting there money back as globally sales of diesel engines are coming down sharply.
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In Europe the sales have fallen more than 20 to 30 percent in some segment and manufacturers have started to discontinue lower volumes. Most of the manufacturers are focusing on hybrid and electric powertrain for the future and they are also working towards more efficient petrol engines compared to the current ones.
Nissan is following the foot steps of other manufacturers like FCA and Toyota as they stopped sales of diesel cars in Japan. Soon the company will began to phase out diesel engines in Europe and other markets but these will be done in a phased manner as there is still some demand for these models. But the diesel engines will continue in commercial vehicles of Nissan.
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The Japanese manufacturer stopped development of new diesel engines and for commercial sector they will source from other companies but it won’t be Renault as they are also planning to discontinue and development of diesel engines. Dacia the sub-brand of Renault will also have to ditch diesel engines and moves to electric engines.
Renault Boss earlier hinted about Dacia electric car which will become a reality in the next decade. Mercedes Benz currently uses 1.5 L diesel engine from Renault and they will also have to either ditch or develop new diesel engines for their compact models. The future of Renault and Nissan won’t include diesel engine for sure.