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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. Groupe Renault plans to set up an 8,500 m 2 Factory VO (Used Car Factory) in Flins, with the capacity to refurbish more than 45,000 second-hand vehicles per year, from September 2021.

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Renault, Jiangling JV introducing electric sedan and services for ride-hailing at IAA

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Mobilize Limo is the result of the joint venture created by Renault Group and Jiangling Motors Group Co., It harnesses the know-how and experience in e-mobility—vehicles and services—that Renault Group and its network have been fostering for more than 10 years. Ltd (JMCG) in 2018. Mobilize Limo. Limo is 4.67

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ITOCHU and InSpec ally to offer services to build rechargeable battery production plants in North America; Japanese battery manufacturing equipment

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and Oregon-based InSpec Group will commence contract services for the construction of manufacturing plants for secondary batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries, and a range of ancillary facilities. Japan-based ITOCHU Corporation, its wholly owned US industrial machinery sales company, TEXMAC Inc.,

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ENGIE launches fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans, inaugurates first alternative multi-fuel station in France

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France-based global energy and services group ENGIE has launched a fleet of 50 hydrogen-powered Renault Kangoo Z.E. These vehicles will be used by ENGIE Cofely technicians to ensure multi-technical operations and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Île-de-France. ENGIE joined Michelin as a shareholder in Symbio in 2016.

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Bustech to use new Cummins battery-electric and fuel-cell electric powertrains in next-gen XGi buses

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—Christian Reynolds, group managing director at Bustech. The battery electric powertrain for Bustech will have a range up to 350 km between recharging. The updated XDi architecture simplifies mixed fleet vehicle maintenance through the quantity of shared components.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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The interoperability of vehicle charging stations over the road is essential for commercial fleet uptime, efficiency, maintenance, and general ease of use for the industry. headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Penske Truck Leasing Co.,

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Valence Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Supply Agreement with Bénéteau Group for Hybrid Vessels

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has signed a multi-year supply agreement with BJ Technologie, a subsidiary of Bénéteau Group, the world’s largest sailing yacht manufacturer. Under the multi-year agreement, Valence Technology will serve as the exclusive battery supplier for all new Bénéteau Group hybrid-electric vessels that incorporate the ZF Marine hybrid drive systems.

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