Why are all modern hybrid and plug in hybrid cars paired with gas engines rather than diesel engines? The diesel and hybrid pair seem like a great idea in theory.

Question

A lot of people see hybrids and plug in hybrids as a great middle ground between ICE and EV, so why not make a diesel hybrid. They can be used in a variety of vehicles, and can reduce the nox and particulate emissions diesels are known for. So why isn’t there a modern diesel hybrid being produced, at least as a passenger car?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

They do exist:

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_508#508_RXH](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peugeot_508#508_RXH)

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W213)#Drivetrain_(2016%E2%80%932020)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W213)#Drivetrain_(2016%E2%80%932020))

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W214)#Plug-in_hybrids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W214)#Plug-in_hybrids)