(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
US regular gasoline jumped to a national average of $4.54 a gallon. Diesel reached $5.67 a gallon, just 15 cents below the all-time record of $5.82 set on June 19, 2022.
The high price of electricity is an impediment to our (much needed) electrification of everything but it is still a LOT cheaper to run an EV and an air to air heat pump than diesel and oil fired central heating. www.…
(countable) A vehicle powered by a diesel engine.
“US regular gasoline jumped to a national average of $4.54 a gallon. Diesel reached $5.67 a gallon, just 15 cents below the all-time record of $5.82 set on June 19, 2022.”
“The high price of electricity is an impediment to our (much needed) electrification of everything but it is still a LOT cheaper to run an EV and an air to air heat pump than diesel and oil fired central heating. www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/irel...”
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SlashGear より Gas Or Diesel? This Engine Can Run On Both At The Same Time ガソリンまたはディーゼル? このエンジンは両方を同時に実行できます
“I remember thinking I'll celebrate retirement by getting a high speed train to Leeds...I suspect they'll be arguing about whether to de-electrify the East Coast and use diesel mode only on the 800s as I'm on my way out now.”
“Test drive, off to get some diesel.”
(cycling, slang) A rider who has an even energy output, without bursts of speed.
Their next engine design will be a diesel.
“⛽ UK Average Fuel Prices — Tue 05 May Unleaded E10: 157.4p/L Super Unleaded: 174.7p/L Diesel: 188.9p/L Prices from 7,600+ UK stations 🇬🇧 #UKFuel #FuelPrices #Pumpr”
“If farmers don't get their fertilizer in time, or diesel for their tractors, I suppose it won't really matter if they can't find enough immigrants to pick their crops because the crops won't be planted, either. Time is running out!”
“We must not waste this crisis: electrify everything we can - from trucks to trains to small trucks and utes - then many businesses can keep running their necessary machinery on diesel.”
“1963: Model Railways, Scalextric and Hornby Station from Freemans (+The Blue Streak; New Snow Rescue Train Set; Davy Crockett; Diesel Railcar Train Set; Polly Electric 0-4-0 Locomotive; New Hornby "Ready To Run"; Tri-ang "Scalextric" Miniature Electric Motor Racing, and more)”
“Had our MG ZS EV for 5 years. Love it. Cheap, reliable, quick, quiet, convenient. 150 miles for £3.50 / $4.75. Diesel / gas is nearly £9 / $12+ here in UK.”
A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.
His next truck will be a diesel.
“there's also 2nd order dependencies on semi-finished and raw materials that effectively limit SOFCs, etc. to the point that DCs are seeking gas/diesel reciprocating engines”
“Do this for years. Keep doing it. Like adding a little bit of petrol to your diesel car every time. Eventually it’s not going to function to spec. It’s just not. You’re gonna break it.”
“2026-05-05 23:48:35 - The South African government has revised the wholesale diesel price for May to R5.27 per liter from the previous price of R6.19 per liter.”
“You can use Bio diesel and that doesn't release Co2”
“@pearlmania500.bsky.social hey saw your short on high gas prices.... If you really want to lose it.... Try diesel OVER the federal minimum wage. And if the image isn't enough, saw this yesterday, but couldn't get a picture. maps.app.goo.gl/Twmtqxpha3sh...”