Diesel Engines

Because of skyrocketing gas prices at the pumps, many people with cars that run on unleaded fuel are looking for alternatives to lower their expenses. Diesel-engine is gaining popularity around the world. With diesel-engine cars, people are able to save more money because diesel fuel is very cheap.

How was the diesel engine invented? It was invented by Rudolf Diesel, who was born in Paris to Bavarian immigrants. He graduated from Munich Polytechnic and worked as an engineer. On February 27, 1892, he filed for a patent that covered the design of the internal combustion engine that he designed. The patent was granted within a year. His patent was also granted in 1898 in the United States.

Since then, more improvements have been made in the technology of diesel engines. In the 1920s, an innovative design for an injection pump was invented by Robert Bosch. The high demand for his invention prompted Bosch to make business with various companies in different countries all over the world to manufacture his injection pumps.

Demand for diesel engines continued to rise because of the increased efficiency they had compared to other engines of that time. The technology was also developed further and put into more applications. On January 6, 1930, the first road trip using a car running on a diesel engine was completed. This trip spanned almost 1300 km, which showed everyone the efficiency and limitless applications of diesel engines. Diesel also found its way into the world of car racing. In 1931, the Cummins Diesel Special, a car running on a diesel engine, completed the Indy 500 without ever needing a pit stop. That was the first time in history that had happened.

Today, diesel engines are the major driving forces behind many industries. They can be found everywhere, in cars, ships, trains, and other machines. In addition...

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