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

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The implementation of this industrial and commercial ecosystem will take place gradually between 2021 and 2024, replacing the production of new vehicles. Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. By 2030, it will employ more than 3,000 people in dedicated professions.

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JRC: e-vehicle market in Europe is slowly gaining momentum, but breakthrough is needed

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A new European Joint Research Center (JRC) analysis on the deployment of electric vehicles (EV) in Europe concludes that although the sector evolved significantly between 2010 and 2017, progress is still small to be characterized as full-scale commercialization. Recharging infrastructure improving unevenly in different parts of Europe.

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Why Businesses Should Adapt EVs to Their Fleet?

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Several countries, ranging from China to the United Kingdom, have proposed banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars over the next twenty years and some as early as 2025. You can save money on fuel by switching to an electric fleet and installing commercial charging stations on-site. Maintenance Costs are Reduced.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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E-motorcycle companies’ product lines have come a long way, and lower-powered e-motorcycles that have not been commercially successful are being revised or dumped all together. Germany, the United Kingdom, several Nordic countries, Japan, and South Korea are continuing to pursue their hydrogen infrastructure roadmaps.

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Your Robotic Avatar Is Almost Ready

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The XPrize Foundation hopes that avatar robots could one day be used for more practical purposes: providing care to anyone instantly, regardless of distance; disaster relief in areas where it is too dangerous for human rescuers to go; and performing critical repairs, as well as maintenance and other hard-to-come-by services.

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Alcoa opens world’s largest Aluminum-Lithium plant in Indiana

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Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly turning to lighter and stronger aluminum-lithium alloys, which are less expensive than titanium and composites and enable better fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs. The company offers the most complete portfolio of aluminum-lithium products, including extruded, forged and rolled parts.

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

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We plan to finalize very soon a limited production plan, in part, based on interest received at the LA Auto Show. No oil or other lubricants are needed, so maintenance is extremely low and the need to dispose of hazardous materials is eliminated. Earlier post.).

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