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The state’s only refinery also produces diesel, jet fuel and liquid asphalt.
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Nearly two hours later, someone called 911 about diesel in the Harbor East marina, and by 2 p.m., officials began responding to the ordeal.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Marine Group officials wanted to demonstrate that converting similarly sized tugs from diesel to electric can be replicated by other companies, such as excursion boats and dinner cruises.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Comparing a typical diesel OTR truck with a 200-gallon (757-liter) tank, a fill-up is closer to $800.
—Joe Salas
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
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Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
Nearly two hours later, someone called 911 about diesel in the Harbor East marina, and by 2 p.m., officials began responding to the ordeal.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Marine Group officials wanted to demonstrate that converting similarly sized tugs from diesel to electric can be replicated by other companies, such as excursion boats and dinner cruises.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Comparing a typical diesel OTR truck with a 200-gallon (757-liter) tank, a fill-up is closer to $800.
—Joe Salas
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
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“Diesel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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diesel
noun
die·sel
ˈdē-zəl 
-səl
1
2
: a vehicle (as a truck or train) driven by a diesel engine
3
: a fuel designed for use in diesel engines
Etymology
named for Rudolf Diesel 1858–1913 German engineer
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