Named after Rudolf Diesel, who invented it in 1893, the diesel engine is often associated with a dirty, smoky exhaust — an admittedly nebulous impression in no small part fueled by the black clouds of ...

Gasoline and diesel engines are very different. The former rely on spark ignition while the latter use compression ignition. Diesel engines typically run at much higher compression ratios than ...

Diesel and gasoline are the lifeblood of modern transportation, each playing a crucial role in powering our world. These fuels are derived from crude oil through fractional distillation, where they ...

Diesel has climbed faster than gasoline this month, directly hitting businesses, from brewers to trucking companies. Those ...

Military vehicles such as Humvees are often seen wading through water without much trouble, which gives diesel engines a reputation for being nearly indestructible. While they are tough and generally ...

Switching from a gasoline engine to a diesel-powered setup is an enticing possibility, but it requires a lot more work than ...

Fleets expecting better fuel economy and reliability have a lot to look forward to if the engine makers’ claims are accurate. Photo: Jim Park There’s a new crop of engines on the street now that’s ...

[This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 6 (November–December 1970), page 40. The text, including any ...