Diesel was fascinated by the idea of a more efficient and powerful engine than the existing steam engine, and he dedicated his life to developing his invention. His engine, which used compression ignition instead of a spark plug, was a revolutionary technology at the time.
While the engine wasn't initially commercially successful due to technical challenges, it eventually became widely adopted for its efficiency and power. The name "diesel engine" has been used ever since to honor the inventor and recognize its key feature of using compression ignition.
