Rudolf wanted to see his vision realized as a solid operating machine. He used the help of top-notch machine makers to achieve this. He was eventually commissioned to build a test engine and finished a prototype in 1893. Early experiments were perilous, and one of Rudolf’s engines almost exploded, nearly killing him. However, this test demonstrated that gasoline may be ignited without the need for a spark.
Rudolf became a very wealthy guy by 1894. His engine, which had a theoretical efficiency of 75% was used in boats, power vehicles, and trucks. It was also utilized to power mines, manufacturing, and oil fields. Even today’s diesel engines are built on the original idea of Rudolf.
During the Industrial Revolution, the diesel engine had a significant influence, supplying power more efficiently and hence at a lower cost to a wide range of enterprises all over the globe. Because its usage did not need the use of coal, railway transportation, and shipping businesses were able to save a significant amount of money. Rudolf vanished from a vessel on way to London on September 29, 1913. Days later, his corpse was discovered on the beach.