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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2023 · 4 MIN

Diesel Engine

from A Briefer History of Everything...

The diesel engine was invented by Rudolf Diesel in the late 19th century. Diesel was a German engineer who was inspired by the efficiency of steam engines and wanted to create an engine that could produce more power while using less fuel. He spent years experimenting and perfecting his design before finally unveiling the diesel engine in 1892.

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