Doug Brunt: The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel

The Importance of Rudolph Diesel's Invention

Rudolph Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine in 1897, is often overlooked and underappreciated despite his significant contribution to industry. While considering repowering his boat, the speaker learned about the advantages of diesel engines: their safety record, high fuel efficiency, and stability. This sparked an interest in Diesel's story, particularly his mysterious disappearance in 1913. The speaker explores the motivations behind two main murder suspects: John Rockefeller, who viewed Diesel's vegetable and nut oil-fueled engine as a threat to his petroleum business, and Kaiser Wilhelm, who desired Diesel's expertise to power German submarines for the Anglo-German naval arms race. Through extensive research and analysis, the speaker presents a compelling alternative theory about Diesel's disappearance that challenges existing narratives.