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Diesel engines 101 new technology, big torque, and better mileage. (2005, 01). Retrieved from http://www.motortrend.com/features/112_0501_diesel_engines/ 1. Provided better help, with the "working man" with less worry of repairs, 2. And more money in his pocket cause of amazing mpg 3. America has shunned the diesel vehicle for many years 4. In Europe the diesel vehicle makes up over 50% of their vehicles. 5. Why are diesel engines so popular in trucks? Torque 6.