Mazda’s Unique Approach to Better Fuel Economy
The scoop on Mazda’s plans for EVs, hybrids, the delayed diesel, a rotary revival and more.
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How Long Will Internal Combustion Engines Stick Around?
Internal combustion is here to stay, but electric vehicles will likely continue to slowly gain ground.
After the VW Dust Settles, Are Diesels Dead? Here’s What BMW Thinks
Is diesel’s reputation damaged beyond repair?
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid?
Diesel engines are something of a mystery to many drivers, especially in North America where gasoline is the king of motoring fuels. Of course compression-ignition has a host of benefits compared to spark plug-equipped powerplants, not the least of which is dramatically better efficiency.
France Plans to Ditch Diesel
When it comes to vehicular fuels two giants come to mine: gasoline and diesel. The former is dominant on this side of the Atlantic while the latter is extremely popular in the old world. Despite this the French government has plans to slowly phase out diesel for use in passenger cars.
Why are Diesels More Efficient Than Gasoline Engines?
Diesel. To many American drivers the “D” word is something of a mystery. It’s associated with construction equipment, tractor trailers and hillbillies “rollin’ coal” in their modified pickups, spewing more black smoke than a burning pile of used tires.
Trident Iceni is a Diesel Powered British Sports Car
Diesel engines can power for more than just tractor trailers or farm implements; they even have a place in performance vehicles. This may be an unlikely sounding combination but British sports-car brand Trident may be on to something.
Hyundai Building ‘Diesel’ Engine that Runs on Gasoline
Diesel engines are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts. There are several reasons for this; they burn a more energy-dense fuel, they’re run much higher compression ratios and there are fewer pumping losses since they have no throttle bodies. But what if you could take the best attributes of both powerplant types and combine them...
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