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 crew of the ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho, a KSS-III-class diesel-electric submarine, received an official welcome at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Monday, having arrived on Saturday ahead of exercises with the Canadian and other navies.
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Launched at the yard’s site in La Spezia, the 243-foot superyacht is built on the same diesel-electric platform as the first 74Steel but diverges significantly in layout and concept.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dedicated to providing the best rider experience and maintaining the system’s integrity, Tri-Rail has ordered seven advanced Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
—Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 25 May 2026
To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Launched at the yard’s site in La Spezia, the 243-foot superyacht is built on the same diesel-electric platform as the first 74Steel but diverges significantly in layout and concept.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Dedicated to providing the best rider experience and maintaining the system’s integrity, Tri-Rail has ordered seven advanced Charger diesel-electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility.
—Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Diesel-electric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diesel-electric. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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