When was the Diesel Engine invented?

The Diesel Engine was invented in 1893 by Rudolf Diesel in Germany.

An internal combustion engine that ignites fuel through compression rather than a spark plug.

Year invented1893
InventorRudolf Diesel
CountryGermany
Region at the timeGerman Empire
CategoryTransport

Who invented the Diesel Engine?

Rudolf Diesel invented the Diesel Engine in 1893 in Germany.

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