In the late-'20s, Charles Kettering of General Motors embarked on a program to develop a two-cycle lightweight diesel engine for possible usage in automobiles. To cut development time, the faster ...

There are significant parallels between today’s emergence of electric vehicles and the emergence of diesels a century ago. George Santayana’s quote sticks in my mind: “Those who cannot remember the ...

Who was known as America's greatest diesel engine maker? You'd probably say Caterpillar or Cummins, but some old timers might argue that Detroit Diesel takes the crown. While this makes for a ...

Cummins diesel engines are so ubiquitous and commonplace today, they're practically synonymous with the term "heavy duty diesel." The company's visibility and reputation only grew following the debut ...