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VW Premieres New Polo GTI; Textbook Downsizing Results in 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption from Predecessor

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By comparison, its direct predecessor with regard to power—equipped with a 132 kW 1.8-liter The predecessor of the new Polo GTI first switched over to turbo technology in 2006. At the same time, it is VW’s most fuel-efficient and lowest emitting GTI. Combined fuel consumption is 5.9 liter turbo engine—consumed 7.9

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. One chapter is devoted to international comparisons, allowing users a quick way to see how the nature of energy and economic activities differs from country to country. Like the United States, China has become among the world’s largest importers of oil, gas and coal.