> Back at RIT, [Rochester NY] I did a study on engines; back in the 
 > 30's the Nazis had a design for a diesl twin engine *bomber* with 
 > a range over 3000 miles.  Seems the weight of the engines plus 
 > that of the *fuel* was less than that of gasoline! 
Well, Germany led the world in Diesel technology for many years (maybe still 
does). After all, old Rudolf Diesel *was* a German.
Many of the traditional objections and shortcomings of Diesel engines are 
being overcome with newer technology, while the inherent advantages remain. 
Today's Diesel engines are easy starting, don't smoke, and have relatively 
low power to weight ratios. (most say "high" ratio, but that's mathematically 
incorrect, IMO) The Diesel still has the high reliability and economy that it 
was always noted for.
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