Like its Gunsmoke namesake, Miss Kitty—a Plains, Texas behind-the-meter microgrid project—is tough, pragmatic, and distinctly Western. Faced with a hard ceiling on utility power and years-long waits i ...

Tightening emissions standards have made the factory diesel a strangled version of what it could be. Enthusiasts still want torque that hauls without gasping for air, and efficiency that doesn’t come ...

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The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is an important part of modern diesel vehicles that many people don’t understand. The DPF’s main job is to catch harmful soot and ash from the exhaust stream before ...

Diesel engines run hot under load, but extreme heat means trouble. Here are the hidden causes of rising exhaust temps and how to keep them in check.

Just a decade ago, diesel cars outsold gas cars in Europe. Super-efficient and great for long-distance cruising, diesel cars seemed headed toward a very bright future. Heck, there is still no vehicle ...

Most diesel truck owners understand how to put diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in their trucks. However, some make the mistake of getting DEF in their fuel tank instead of the dedicated DEF tank. As the ...