OT: Happy Birthday, Diesel!

Please correct me if I'm wrong...


Today, 107 years ago (28th... In January 1897, the first fully functional diesel engine was started!
He was 3 meters tall, weighed 4 tons, and produced an astonishing 20 horsepower at 172 RPM with a displacement of 20 liters. The efficiency was 27%.

Considering the current developments regarding taxation (will diesel actually become cheaper than gasoline?), and technology, I am proud to drive a diesel car.


Happy Birthday!

Hi,

"In 'Die Dieselrevolution' it states:"

"...until the third engine was accepted on February 17, 1897, by Professor Moritz Schroeter of Munich and his assistants." "This date is considered the birth of the diesel engine."

Therefore, your date might be quite accurate, as the software should have already been running before the acceptance testing.

So:

*107 (glow) candle igniters*

Best regards,

Jan.