Fascinating thread that covers a lot of ground. My comments:
1. Contrary to what is espoused here California has much much tougher diesel emission laws than the EU. A google or wikipedia search will demonstrate that. Like this one:
EU Light Cars and trucks:
http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/eu/ld.php
Euro 4 Nox=.25 gm per KILOMETER
CA Emissions light cars and trucks:
http://www.dieselnet.com/standards/us/ld_ca.php
Nox=.3 gm per MILE. Of course miles are much longer than Kilometers. The equivalent NOx emissions in KM would be
NOx=.1875 per Kilometer
2. The number of people who think that this is some type of vast conspiracy is suprising and disappointing.
3. MYT is just one of many "miracle" engines which never seem to come to fruition. Therefore, I doubt it is a better mouse trap.
4. Solyent Green is people.