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

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Electricity prices in comparison. High electricity rates are burdening private households and industry alike and threatening Germany’s competitiveness, the company noted. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. Euro cents/kWh. Source: Siemens. Click to enlarge.

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Renault presents the 235 mpg EOLAB prototype; plug-in “Z.E. Hybrid”; targeting production

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The chief feature of the concept lies in the clutch casing which houses a permanent magnet electric motor (axial flux discoid motor in the case of the prototype). liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. That means finding economically viable solutions that our customers can afford. —Laurent Taupin.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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GM says it is already looking ahead to the next generation of Volt-based vehicles — it unveiled the Cadillac Converj concept in January — and says costs will come down as the technology spreads to more models. That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz.

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