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A type of engine that compresses the air before the fuel is injected so it ignites without the need for a spark plug: Diesel engines burn heavier oil than gasoline, and are more efficient than gasoline engines.
Diesel engines produce high torque at relatively low speeds which is ideal for trucks and buses.
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