The thermal efficiency of diesel engines has typically maxed out at around 46%, while gas engines only effectively use 30-36% of the energy available.

The Chinese-made Weichai WP13H diesel engine, unveiled in 2024, broke a record for diesel engine efficiency with 53.09% BTE.

On September 16, 2020, Weichai Power introduced a diesel engine that broke the previous record with a body thermal efficiency of 50.23%, marking a significant milestone in this area.

The next-generation thermal insulation diesel combustion technology from Toyota will debut on the Land Cruiser and Hilux, in 2.8-liter (1GD-FTV) and 2.4-liter (2GD-FTV) forms.

CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 20, 2022, Weichai released the world's first commercial diesel engine with base engine's thermal efficiency of 52.28% and natural gas engine with ...

On April 20, 2024, the 2024 World Congress on Internal Combustion Engines grandly commenced in Tianjin, China, showcasing the industry's latest technological advancements. At the event, Weichai ...

TIANJIN, China, April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 20, 2024, the 2024 World Congress on Internal Combustion Engines grandly commenced in Tianjin, China, showcasing the industry's latest ...

Mercedes-AMG has managed to refine its Formula One engine to the point where it achieves thermal efficiency of over 50 per cent during dyno testing. The company’s engine has been competing in F1 ...

Since the first ever diesel engine was developed in 1897, thermal efficiency has steadily increased from 26% to 46% over 100-plus years of gradual improvements.

Since the inception of diesel engine 127 years ago, scientists and engineers across the world have pursued the goal of enhancing thermal efficiency as a lifelong endeavor. This intricate challenge ...

Four World Records Set Weichai Power Unveils World's First Diesel Engine with 53.09% Thermal Efficiency News provided by Weichai Power Co.,Ltd 20 Apr, 2024, 15:02 GMT. Share this article. Share to ...