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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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In simple terms, electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly -- such as gas heating systems and diesel vehicles -- with electric alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Last month, Pouyanné lowered the diesel cap to €2.09 over several holiday weekends, most recently last Sunday for France’s Mother’s Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

There are also reports of skyrocketing petrol and diesel prices caused by the shortages.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, diesel stocks are about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year, and gasoline inventories are 5% below the five-year average.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Traffic was heavier, and the exhaust and the diesel fumes could not rise into the sky on that first gray day, but hung over everything.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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