The heavy-duty diesel engine : prospects for reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency.

The interest in emissions from heavy diesel engines has awaken recently. This has led to intensified engine research and development. In this respect, short-term and long-term solutions have been dealt with. Attention is also paid to catalytic converters. The diesel engine is currently the most fuel-efficient power unit, and it is constantly improving. The introduction of turbo-compounding will help further reduce fuel consumption, and thus the emissions of carbon dioxide from the diesel engine.