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Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

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Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo.

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Bombardier (now Alstom) to convert AGC hybrid trains to full battery power

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One of our first sustainable mobility solutions was a dual-mode Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) train, designed and developed by its Crespin site in France; the AGC was the world’s first hybrid train when it entered service in 2007. With 2,473 AGC train cars in operation today, the AGC is the largest regional fleet operated in France.

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

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A Charge Point Operator (CPO) is an eMobility industry player that builds EV charging sites, installs hardware from a variety of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) vendors, and ensures optimal ongoing EV charging operations. What should Charge Point Operators (CPOs) care about?

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THINK Partners with MOBIVA Groupe in France; Largest Distribution and Service Deal Yet

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EV maker THINK is entering the French market through a partnership with MOBIVIA Groupe (which incorporates the Norauto, Midas, Carter Cash, Maxauto and Synchro Diffusion brands in France), and its newly established sustainable mobility division, O2City.

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Yutong Bus to deliver 100 electric buses to Chile

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The model comes with a 150 kW DC charge, making it easier and faster for the vehicles to charge. It only takes 2 hours to fully charge the bus. Under the premise of continuing the vehicle operation, the buses can be charged at a lower price at night, reducing the cost of the client’s subsequent operation.

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Software République unveils first milestones for intelligent, secure and sustainable mobility

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A pilot project was launched with the Corrèze region in France. This tool provides territories with key data on traffic, infrastructure conditions and safety so that they can optimize maintenance and construction expenses. A project for an intelligent and secure two-way charging station.

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40,000 pre-built charging piles in North America, the status quo of charging piles in Europe, America and Japan

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Not long ago , National 11 long holiday “ Highway charging queue 4 Hours ” Caused a lot of discussion. With the vigorous development of new energy vehicles all over the world ,“ Add charging pile ” It seems that a consensus has been reached at home and abroad. Charging is not convenient , Many consumers will not buy electric cars.