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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant lost connection to its sole remaining power line last month, forcing the plant to run on emergency diesel generators for over 20 days, the IAEA reported.
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
So the frantic pace of decision-making today risks locking in emissions tomorrow; some of Melka’s data center clients are happy to run on gas or even diesel generators and save their sustainability goals for some other time.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The diesel generators currently being used for power at military bases need an extensive supply chain, which can be uncertain and fraught with difficulties in times of conflict.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
California gas prices have a ‘mystery surcharge’ Because most California gasoline and diesel is refined in-state, California’s market sees less competition than other states.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
So the frantic pace of decision-making today risks locking in emissions tomorrow; some of Melka’s data center clients are happy to run on gas or even diesel generators and save their sustainability goals for some other time.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The diesel generators currently being used for power at military bases need an extensive supply chain, which can be uncertain and fraught with difficulties in times of conflict.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
California gas prices have a ‘mystery surcharge’ Because most California gasoline and diesel is refined in-state, California’s market sees less competition than other states.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Diesel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel. Accessed 24 Oct. 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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