Diesel engines can technically run backwards, though there's very little (if any) practical applications for this, especially ...

The new 1,200-horsepower C32B diesel engine from Caterpillar is for large wheel loaders, cranes, paving equipment, trenchers, ...

More an ancient tool than a groundbreaking gadget, the fire piston relies on basic chemistry to ignite a campfire with the ...

When the Army launched the M1 tank program in the early 1970s, it was determined to avoid the cost overruns and failures that plagued earlier efforts like the MBT-70 and XM-803. This time, the Army ...

Detroit Diesel built its well known two stroke engine for decades after getting its start during World War II, so why did it eventually phase it out?

ABSTRACT An experimental investigation has been carried out to compare the indicated performance and heat release characteristics of a DI diesel engine at compression ratios of 18.4:1 and 15.4:1. The ...

The C32B features dual-can diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) aftertreatment. The engine platform enables the use of renewable ...

The right diesel performance parts integrate like a well-coached team, handling heat, pressure, and volume without flinching.

We've all thought about what would happen when you pour jet fuel into a diesel engine. Will it work or lead to immediate catastrophic failure, perhaps even an explosion? Planes are among the most ...

In engines, horsepower is analogous to the sprinter’s speed, while torque is the raw hauling force. In today’s market, EVs ...

If you realise you've filled your car with the wrong fuel, the most important thing is not to start your engine. To be safe, ...