Diesel engines do their hardest work in the toughest jobs, from highway semis to construction equipment, and the reason they ...

When Clessie Cummins founded the Columbus, Indiana-based Cummins Engine Company in 1919, it was built on a spirit of innovation that continues to thrive after more than 100 years. That innovative ...

Ddiesel engines have their benefits, it's just that quick acceleration isn't one of them. They're limited in rpm compared to gas engines, due to factors like their higher compression ratios, and that ...

Diesel-powered trucks date back to 1923 when one of Karl Benz' early companies — Benz & Cie — installed a four-cylinder, 45-horsepower unit in a 5K3 truck chassis. It proved to be a winning ...

Diesel engines are different from gas engines in numerous ways, including their use of high compression ratios. Here's why ...