Detroit Diesel has been in the engine-building game for over 85 years, and in that time they have established themselves as one of the most reputable diesel engine manufacturers in the country.

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It practically goes without saying — big trucks require powerful engines, and that's exactly what the Detroit DD15 engine promises to deliver. The engine was introduced back in 2007 after a nearly ...

The clean-slate-design DD15 will power all Daimler, Freightliner and Mitsubishi Fuso HD trucks the world over. North Americans get it first in 2008, followed by Japan in '09, and Europe in 2010. Ad ...

Detroit Diesel put a different spin on the old idea of double turbocharging by linking the DD15's second, low-pressure turbo to the flywheel. Called turbocompounding, the concept captures extra ...

Detroit introduced its Gen 6 DD13, DD15 and DD16 engines for Freightliner and Western Star trucks to meet EPA’s 2027 emissions standards. The engines add a pre-SCR system, redesigned fuel system and ...

After nearly five years and $1.5 billion in development, the new heavy-duty Detroit Diesel DD15 engine was unveiled today at the Detroit Diesel plant in Redford, Mich. The DD15 displaces 14.8 liters, ...

Built on its long-running Heavy-Duty Engine Platform, Daimler Truck North America’s new Gen 6 diesel engines utilize a novel pre-SCR system to meet the EPA’s strict 2027 NOx limits while delivering a ...

On the Chinese calendar, this year is the Year of the Fire Horse. On the Detroit calendar, 2026 is the Year of Horsepower. More than 100 trucks today produce the same nitrogen oxide emissions as a ...

While the spotlight shines brightly on the brute strength of heavy-duty pickup trucks like the powerful Ford F-350 Powerstroke and the legendary pulling power of the Cummins-equipped Ram 3500, there ...