diesel-electric
adjective
die·sel-elec·tric
ˈdē-zəl- i-ˈlek-trik 
-səl-,
-ē-ˈlek-
: of, relating to, or employing a diesel engine for driving an electric generator or for charging batteries
a diesel-electric locomotive
diesel-electric submarines
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The 3,600-ton diesel-electric submarine is the lead vessel in the second batch of South Korea’s homegrown Changbogo-III program.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The train whipped past—it’s powered by quiet diesel-electric locomotives and goes 79 miles per hour through that part of its route.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The first two vessels have diesel-electric propulsion system, which have been designed by Sanlorenzo in collaboration with Siemens Energy to maximize efficiency.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The yacht also has a diesel-electric propulsion system with five variable-speed generators and two rotating pods, enabling quiet, low-emission cruising and excellent maneuverability.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The train whipped past—it’s powered by quiet diesel-electric locomotives and goes 79 miles per hour through that part of its route.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
The first two vessels have diesel-electric propulsion system, which have been designed by Sanlorenzo in collaboration with Siemens Energy to maximize efficiency.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The yacht also has a diesel-electric propulsion system with five variable-speed generators and two rotating pods, enabling quiet, low-emission cruising and excellent maneuverability.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Diesel-electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel-electric. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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