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Briefing: Simple water trick cuts diesel engine pollution by over 60%

Strategic angle: Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel.

Editorial Staff · March 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Water droplets improve fuel mixing during combustion.

Micro-explosions triggered by vaporized water enhance efficiency.

Potential to significantly reduce harmful emissions.