Named after Rudolf Diesel, who invented it in 1893, the diesel engine is often associated with a dirty, smoky exhaust — an admittedly nebulous impression in no small part fueled by the black clouds of ...

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 ...

When it comes to towing heavy loads like an RV, the choice of engine can make a significant difference. The Ram Cummins Diesel Pickup Truck, for instance, has shown exceptional capability in towing up ...

Anyone who's spent time around trucks knows there's just something different about a diesel when it's pulling a heavy load. Factory standard, supercharged, or even not-so-legally modified (aka deleted ...

The Chevrolet Silverado HD — and its corporate twin in the GMC Sierra HD — can be had with either a standard 6.6-liter gasoline V8, or the optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. Opting for the TD ...

While the list of car brands that still use diesel engines in 2025 is increasingly small, diesel still dominates when it comes to heavy-duty trucks. There are a number of reasons why diesels are the ...

Gas versus diesel is a debate over which billions have been spent to see which is better. Famously, Soviet tanks in World War II were powered by diesel, while the Germans used gas engines. Closer to ...

Diesel, natural gas, BEV, and hydrogen trucks each meet specific duty-cycle needs when deployed correctly. BEV and natural gas trucks are narrowing gaps with diesel on range, weight, and cost for long ...