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Renault-Nissan to supply 200 EVs to Orange in France by 2015, mostly for car-sharing purposes

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has signed an agreement with Orange, one of the world’s largest telecommunications operators, to supply it with a fleet of 200 electric vehicles for its needs in France. Renault-Nissan will provide the EVs to Orange by 2015. available for car-sharing purposes.

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DHL France adding 50 Renault Kangoo Z.E. and ZOE EVs to fleet by 2015

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Renault will supply DHL France with a fleet of electric vehicles by 2015. The new partnership strengthens the cooperation between Renault and DHL in the development of electric vehicles in France. The new partnership strengthens the cooperation between Renault and DHL in the development of electric vehicles in France.

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Renault was Europe’s top EV brand in 2015

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if Twizy is included) and 23,086 units registered in 2015. In other terms, in 2015, one out of 5 electric cars sold in Europe was a Renault Z.E. Renault’s total sales in Europe for 2015 were 1,613,499 units; EVs thus represented 1.4% of market share and 18,453 new registrations in 2015. compared to 2014. points to 19.2%

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International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

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For high power vehicles or for those making long journeys, the hydrogen and fuel cell solution complements the battery-based only solution that is currently being deployed in France. Several French companies have developed expertise and products, with prototype products currently operating in France under real-world conditions.

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Porsche entering third 919 Hybrid in 2015 Le Mans

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Porsche AG is entering a third Porsche 919 Hybrid for the 24-hour race in Le Mans (France) on 13-14 June in 2015. This is why we will take on the challenge with three Porsche 919 Hybrids in 2015. As a dress rehearsal for the event, the car will be entered in the six-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) on 2 May.

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DOE: US gasoline taxes dropped below 20% of total price in 2015

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Fuel taxes in the United States in 2015 accounted for 19% of the price of a gallon of gasoline, down from just under 30% in 1990, according to figures compiled by the US Department of Energy (DOE). By comparison, in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, taxes accounted for more than half of the total price for both 1990 and 2015.

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Study links ambient PM2.5 and ozone specifically caused by vehicle exhaust emissions to ~361,000 premature deaths worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015

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and ozone deaths, associated mortality rates, and population in G20 economies in 2015. and ozone worldwide in 2010 and ~385,000 in 2015, equivalent to 11.7% million years of life lost and approximately $1 trillion (2015 US$) in health damages globally in 2015. and ozone deaths in 2015, broken out by subsector.

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