These companies make diesel airplane engines, but are they good for flying?

Diesel planes aren't just a novelty; they are revolutionizing general aviation fuel costs and range. See why these engines ...
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Reliable Diesel Engines That Just Won't Quit

Diesel engines lack the spark of gas engines, both literally and figuratively. They don't need a spark plug since they ignite the fuel using only compression, but also lack the 'je ne sais quoi' that ...
Jalopnik

The Science Behind Diesel Engines (No Spark Plugs Required)

Any certified gearhead knows that diesel engines do not use spark plugs. But why not? If power in an engine is created by combustion or explosion of flammable liquids, won't a spark plug in a diesel ...
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BMW Made The World's First Quad-Turbo Diesel Car, And It's Still On The Roads Today

A long, long time ago (around the year 2000), and way before electric vehicles were being rolled out as the solution to everyday motoring, not just getting down the fairway, diesels were the next big ...
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EPA Tells Diesel Engine Manufacturers To Stop Forcing Power Loss When DEF Runs Out

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance regarding diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems in diesel engines that cause trucks and tractors to enter “limp mode” when DEF levels are ...
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Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum

Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered passenger vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars. Between 2012 and 2016, ...