This is because users have been taking advantage of these gains to drive applications and databases that require yet more power.

这是因为，随着芯片性能的增长，用户对应用程序和数据库的要求也越来越高了。

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Diesel is used to power the heavy machinery in building projects, and more building activity would require more electricity, which could also drive up use of fuel oil.

建设项目所需的重型机械需要使用柴油，更多建筑活动还需要消耗更多的电力，因此可能会推高燃料油消耗。

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The obvious downside here, is that higher temperatures require more power and more rugged components that could drive up cost.

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