def default_engine_has_exhausted_gas_recirculation(fuel_type):
    """
    Returns the default engine has exhaust gas recirculation value [-].

    :param fuel_type:
        Fuel type (diesel, gasoline, LPG, NG, ethanol, methanol, biodiesel,
        propane).
    :type fuel_type: str

    :return:
        Does the engine have exhaust gas recirculation technology?
    :rtype: bool
    """
    return fuel_type in ('diesel', 'biodiesel')
