Siemens is showing its latest products at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. Among them are two conceptual homes that demonstrate the possible ways people will live in the future, aided by advanced low-carbon technologies.

As the world becomes more interconnected through economic globalization, political transformation and cultural integration, the family is slowly emerging as a fundamental arena where globalization is vividly epitomized. The dominant lifestyle in the future may be one where family members connect with each other while working and living in different cities through advanced technologies.

Siemens' partnership with the "We Are The World" Pavilion shows visitors how life for such a family might look. Family members living in Beijing, Shanghai and Milan can still enjoy life and work in a happy, healthy and efficient manner.

Family can be the electricity producer in the future

Wind mills generate electricity for the home.

Because climate change is going to be a more and more serious problem, using clean energy is the only choice. With the help of Smart Grid, electricity will no longer only be centrally generated in large power stations but also in small, local units. Residential buildings will become producers of electricity.

From wind to wheel

Siemens' electric car, Ruf Greenster

Ruf Greenster, developed by Siemens and its partners, is an electric car driven by bidirectional lithium ionic battery, having high storage and withstanding frequent loading and depletion.