The nomenclature of engine power can get tricky. Brake horsepower, shaft horsepower, pound-feet (lb-ft), dynamometer ratings, revolutions per minute, engine load, and temperatures all play a part in ...

Diesel engines have been part of the automotive landscape since1897 when Rudolf Diesel successfully created the first ...

While diesel-powered passenger cars were quite successful in Europe and other parts of the world, they didn't quite catch on in the US. For decades, diesel engines were predominantly present in trucks ...

American regulations may have started to relax a bit in recent months, but strict European standards are aiming to completely remove diesel engines 10 years from now. In short, the diesel engine is a ...

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