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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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million currently approved Euro 5 and 6 diesels in the country, according to the outcome of the “National Diesel Forum” held in Berlin today between the automotive industry and the German Federal and state governments. German auto manufacturers will optimize the emissions systems in 5.3 Rail transport.

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

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However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern. At the recent Siemens Energiewende-Dialog (Energy Transition Dialogue) in Berlin, the company presented a three-point plan with specific proposals for the cost-efficient implementation of the Energiewende in Germany. Electricity prices in comparison. Euro cents/kWh.

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KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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Environmental costs are often not shown on financial statements because the bearers of such costs can be either particular individuals or society at large, are often both non-monetary and problematic to quantify for comparison with monetary values. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. billion in 2005.

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

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liters/100 km in comparison with the benchmark vehicle. The savings achieved by taking a fresh look at the size of the different mechanical assemblies enabled us to cover the cost of using more expensive materials and technologies elsewhere without losing sight of the aim not to add to the overall cost.

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

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It is simply the cost of doing business. "On some products, the costs, particularly in advanced technologies, are high," he said in a lengthy interview with Automotive News (free subscription required). That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. Never again.

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