As I recall, the Germans tried using diesels to power aircraft, but because
diesels were not as responsive as gasoline-powered engines and heavier, they did not progress. That, it seems, was very fortuitous, given this surprising discovery that diesel-exhaust pollution increases with increased altitude.
Anibal José da Silva
Houston, Texas
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