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    0 starskristen | Shared With: Everyone - Jul 15 2008 | seattle, environment, technology
    Jetta TDI vs. Toyota Prius in mpg challenge to San Francisco | Local News | KING5.com | News for Seattle, Washington

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    • mohit - Jul 15 2008

      and, doesn't diesel pollute more?

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