Component
Diesel engine
Compression-ignition engine. Heavier and more efficient than a small gasoline engine; still steel, aluminum, and copper.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$240
Quality
78 / 100
US completeness
32.0
Made in US
800,000 units
Current demand
2,500,000 units
US exports
64,000 units
Opportunity score
69.4
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$500M
Expected extra output: 400,000 units per year
Requires
Aluminum
Steel
Copper
Fuel system
Exhaust system