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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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22 kWh pack, 70 kW motor). Raw materials extraction and transformation were based on data for the average production of lithium carbonate from brine (Chile) and lithium carbonate from spodumene (Australia). The Fluence is a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Renault assessed the diesel Fluence dCi (1.5L Renault Fluence Models. Diesel Fluence dCi.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. If it’s manufactured on a ‘dirty’ power grid it becomes a major source of emissions over the EV lifecycle. The New Zealand Power Grid.