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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. dCi); gasoline Fluence 16V (1.6L); and the battery-electric Fluence Z.E. (22 Gasoline Fluence 16V. The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) Click to enlarge. dCi (66 kW).

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. This is not much different from diesel and gasoline which are produced from refining and cleaning crude oil (a process which heavily involves the use of hydrogen).

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What are Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles? Will They Replace BEVs?

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In comparison, an FCEV with a battery pack of less than 2 kWh can drive up to 650 kilometers. Furthermore, unlike the charge stored in a battery, which tends to deplete with time (hours-days), hydrogen, which is the primary source of power in an FCEV, can be stored for longer periods of time (days-seasons).