“Without the low operating costs, high efficiency, high reliability, and great durability of diesel engines, it would have been impossible to reach the extent of globalization that now defines the modern economy.”
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Numbers Don't Lie: 71 Things You Need to Know About the World
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Vaclav Smil
Vaclav Smil, born in 1943, is a distinguished professor known for his extensive research and insightful views across various fields such as energy, environment, technology, and social development. more
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