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“Health internets” that will make it easier for public officials to track and manage disease outbreaks; Smart buildings with networked systems that enable them to respond to changing conditions quickly and automatically, almost like living organisms; A transportation system dominated by zero-emissions vehicles and readily available electric-car charging stations; Smart water and sewer systems that will reduce waste and pollution; and Real-time, integrated data on crime and potential crises that will help officials respond quickly … or even proactively (shades of “Minority Report,” anyone?).

The acquisition is in line with ABB's strategy to expand its global offering of electric vehicle infrastructure solutions.

EV charging station unit sales are expected to multiply rapidly over the next five years, and reach 1.6 million units globally by 2015, according to Pike Research.

Using the Siemens technology installed on the platforms, the alternating current power generated by the wind turbines is transformed into direct current for efficient transmission to the mainland. At the associated land-based stations, the electricity generated by the connected wind farms is converted back into the alternating current power required for feeding into the transmission grid.