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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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The government also is maintaining its target of cutting GHG emissions by 40% by 2020 (compared with 1990 levels) and by 80% by 2050. In addition, a fleet regulation for power plant fleets modeled after the automobile industry would be an effective way to limit the average CO 2 emissions of the power utilities and further reduce emissions.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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The utility.will get a Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle by the end of this year and as many as 20 by some time in 2009 to test their durability, range and impact on the power grid, said Susan M. By partnering with these two industries. Toyota is also concerned that plug-in owners might tire of connecting their cars every day.

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