Why “Diesel” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City proposes curbs on gasoline, diesel vehicles from 2027
by teleforce · Sep 5, 2026 · 3 points
> A V8 does not "predict" the firing of the next piston It kind of does, though. In a gasoline engine you need to spark the combustion in advance of the piston reaching top dead…
by 27183 · Sep 4, 2026
A V8 does not "predict" the firing of the next piston, it triggers the firing of the next piston at a precisely controlled time with a spark plug (or a fuel injection nozzle in…
by mort96 · Sep 4, 2026
False, unhealthy and healthy food both take diesel to farm and transport at scale.
by iAMkenough · Sep 4, 2026
It's bad policy to influence prices by subsidizing one particular input that has much broader uses. Subsidizing diesel means you're indirectly subsidizing rice and flour, but al…
by wat10000 · Sep 4, 2026
China has a solution for high diesel prices. China Just Built a Diesel Killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoJgvhydFag China’s oil consumption fell 9% year ov…
by thelastgallon · Sep 4, 2026
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