The U.S. could soon experience a severe shortage of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), impacting U.S. drivers already hit with soaring fuel prices. DEF is a solution made up of urea and de-ionized water that ...

Diesel engines and their impact on the environment, in contrast to gasoline engines, is a matter of serious dispute when entering the debate about the cause of and measures against anthropogenic ...

Most diesel engines in the U.S. use a combination of technologies to reduce emissions. Usually there will be a diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) with urea (DEF fluid ...

It's well established that breathing in diesel exhaust can have negative effects on our bodies. But beyond a tickling throat, studies have shown that these vehicle fumes may have wider-reaching health ...

When you find yourself in the market for a new vehicle, you may have to pick between a diesel- or gas-powered car. As a fuel, diesel may be a little more expensive than gas, but it comes with a host ...

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