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Rudolf Diesel (1858-1913) was an German engineer who patented the diesel engine.

Short Biography:

He began his career as a refrigerator engineer and, like many engineers of the period, sought to develop a more efficient power source than the conventional steam engine. Able to operate with greater efficiency and economy, the diesel engine soon found a ready market.

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Rudolf Diesel was an German engineer and inventor of the Diesel Engine. read more...

Tags: engineer, inventor, diesel engine

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