Once deemed too sluggish for passenger cars, today diesel powers high-speed, high-tech units that combine efficiency with great driving dynamics. But the origins of the engine are much humbler When Rudolf Diesel stood back from his workbench in 1893 to survey the prototype engine he’d just completed, he could never have imagined how significant it […]
Diesel and gasoline-powered cars are very similar. Diesel technology has been around for years, and is a mainstay in models produced by companies like Volkswagen and BMW. They have often been a popular choice for consumers looking for a more efficient ride, as well as in larger pickup trucks and heavy machinery. The major difference […]
The Telegraph’s Tim Gibson reveals his top nine diesel cars and needs your help to complete his 10-strong Diesel Hall of Fame. There are many ways you can love your car, from cleaning and polishing it to using specially formulated fuels to protect its engine. But some cars deserve more love than others. Over a […]
Stringent regulations set by the European Council is expected to favor the region’s market for automotive parts remanufacturing. The governments in many of the European nations are encouraging the reuse of automotive parts, which is propelling the demand for their remanufacturing. Besides, purchasing of new parts is often more expensive in the region due to […]
Diesel cars justifiably have a great reputation for excellent fuel economy and low impact on the environment. This essentially is a result of the diesel operating cycle being thermodynamically more efficient than the petrol engine. Put more simply, more energy is converted into useful work and less energy in the form of heat which is […]
Researchers have discovered a new reaction mechanism that could be used to improve catalyst designs for pollution control systems to further reduce emissions of smog-causing nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust. The research focuses on a type of catalyst called zeolites, workhorses in petroleum and chemical refineries and in emission-control systems for diesel engines. New catalyst […]
US Diesel Power presented the Lucas Diesel Systems brand at Automechanika Chicago in July. It introduced its whole range of products, both reman as well as components, at the largest automotive fair in the United States. US Diesel Power is a company based in Miami that sells in the USA and exports to over 50 […]
According to a new study, modern diesel vehicles emit less pollution in general than vehicles that run on petrol. This goes against the focus of current environmental regulators. These are the findings of a new six-nation study published in ‘Scientific Reports’, whose groundwork was laid by an American chemist who currently works at the University […]
The Latin American Committee of the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) brought over 150 participants from 23 countries together to hold its annual Latin American Convention, in the Cancun Riviera. Those present were able to participate in seminars and technical courses given by noteworthy professionals, and find out about the latest technology in the diesel sector and fuel […]
Remanufacturing is an important component of a resource efficient manufacturing industry. It involves dismantling a product, restoring and replacing components and testing the individual parts and whole product to ensure that it is within its original design specifications. The performance after remanufacturing a product is expected to be the same as the original performance specification and […]