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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. However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern. Utilities with a fleet of aging power plants would then be forced to improve their CO 2 balance step-by-step.

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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. By partnering with these two industries. Joint Press Release ) 4/4/07 Ford Motor Co.

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