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

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to vehicle fleets and shared mobility players, such as the ZITY electric car-sharing service. Electric vehicles batteries are at the heart of the transformation of the automotive industry because of their potential applications. To meet this demand the division will work on developing new services (renewal, heavy repairs, etc.)

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. —John D.

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UK study concludes cumulative global sales of EVs could reach 30M units by 2050, or 1.5% of projected global car parc; decisive global action required

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With a vehicle lifecycle of around 15 years, the global electric car population might by then reach about the same total as cumulative production, some of the later EVs sold having replaced older EVs that had been scrapped, the report, “Electric Vehicles: Energy, infrastructure and the mobility market in the real world” , notes.

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Energy Secretary Chu says US faces a new Sputnik Moment in Chinas clean energy successes

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While China’s experience with rapid, large scale deployment of technologies makes it an important global testing ground and creates opportunities for scientific partnerships between the two countries, it also means that the US cannot afford to take its scientific leadership for granted. Renewable Energy. Solar fuels.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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Since I couldn’t afford the time to endure slow charging, I had to skip that part of my planned road trip. In just the past couple of months I’ve seen a bank of Electrify America chargers installed in my local bank parking lot. In 1955, the local dairy switched from horses to electric milk floats. In summary.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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That means we’ll be powering some miles with increasingly renewable electricity that isn't made from imported oil. Using existing technology, we can convert many of them into plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. Retrofit technologies are already good enough to install in large vehicles.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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The electric vehicle (EV) market is here and concerns about finding a charging location for your EV are quickly diminishing. A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers hesitated to embrace electric vehicles due to worries about range anxiety, possibly stemming from uncertainty about the technology.

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