The engines aren't always greener on the other side.

Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...

The diesel engine took the automotive world by storm, powering everything from cars to industrial machinery. Who invented it?

A.Here's a pressure-volume diagram for a combustion engine. Although rough, it is an approximation of the so-called air-standard cycle. '' Point (a) is at atmospheric pressure, after which the air is ...

When you find yourself in the market for a new vehicle, you may have to pick between a diesel- or gas-powered car. As a fuel, diesel may be a little more expensive than gas, but it comes with a host ...

There are many differences between diesel and gas engines, including some less obvious aspects of engine construction, such as cylinder sleeves.

Ethanol-diesel blends represent a promising route to reduce carbon intensity and particulate emissions from compression ignition engines while utilising existing infrastructure. By incorporating ...