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That external power has been cut multiple times in the war, forcing the plant to rely on diesel generators on site.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia reported that gas stations in several regions have begun to ration gasoline and diesel, allowing each customer to buy only a limited amount.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The boat combines electric and diesel power to offer energy efficiency and backup power generation for extended endurance, guaranteeing reliable performance in even the most demanding maritime environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Balboa Island Ferry has also made its fair share of news in recent years, with pressure to update the ferries from diesel to electric engines to help meet zero-emissions standards.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
The pro-Kremlin newspaper Izvestia reported that gas stations in several regions have begun to ration gasoline and diesel, allowing each customer to buy only a limited amount.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The boat combines electric and diesel power to offer energy efficiency and backup power generation for extended endurance, guaranteeing reliable performance in even the most demanding maritime environments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Balboa Island Ferry has also made its fair share of news in recent years, with pressure to update the ferries from diesel to electric engines to help meet zero-emissions standards.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Diesel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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