Because the 12-volt electrical system is connected to the 48-volt electrical system through the DC/DC converter, parts of the energy stored by the 48V can also be used to stabilize the 12V power ...

German automakers have had their horsepower wars, and it slowly led to a battle of multi-turbo diesel engines. In 2016, BMW and Audi have become leaders when we talk about power figures for diesel ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I first fell for turbo-diesels many years ago. A sporty-looking Rover model arrived in the family garage in a dreadful state -- the owner had ...

Small-displacement, turbocharged engines are seemingly the future of internal combustion—their big power and low fuel consumption make them ideal for today's engineering and regulatory challenges. But ...

A long, long time ago (around the year 2000), and way before electric vehicles were being rolled out as the solution to everyday motoring, not just getting down the fairway, diesels were the next big ...

One of the more difficult technical aspects of diesel performance is choosing a turbocharger. If you put enough fuel through a diesel engine, it's going to run up against a point where the stock ...

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew ZR2 4WD light-duty, full-size pickup is designed for work, play, and casual driving. My tester was powered by a Duramax, 3.0-liter, turbo-diesel inline six ...

Cummins’ 6.7L Turbo Diesel advanced engine system and powertrain will be offered in the recently announced 2025 Ram 2500; 3500 heavy-duty pickups; and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cab trucks.