TOKYO -- Big Japanese automakers are jettisoning cars with diesel engines in Europe as consumers grow wary, shifting investment toward electrics to keep up with a global trend in the industry.
Diesel vehicles have long been a mainstay in Europe. Local carmakers like Volkswagen leveraged their proficiency in such automobiles, touting their lower carbon emissions and fuel costs. Though diesels emit more nitrogen oxides, the companies anticipated that advanced filtration systems would keep demand steady.
