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

Green Car Congress

The stamping, injection and sheet metal activities, but also the available surface area (237 hectares, 67 of which are currently built), the network of suppliers, accessibility via road connections, and above all the excellence of the industrial operational system (standardisation, manufacturing 4.0,

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

Green Car Congress

Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D, re-iterated Honda’s strategic focus on electrification as the main pathway toward reducing greenhouse gases, and shift to renewable sources of energy. Questions were raised at the panel related to driving range and storage for electric and fuel cell vehicles.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

years if the car is charged using renewable energy. Optimistic outlook The emissions from battery manufacturing are likely to decline significantly in coming decades, especially with the use of cleaner electricity throughout the production cycle. The number of EV batteries at the end of their lifetime remains relatively low to date.

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How clean is EV battery manufacturing?

Electric Auto Association

years if the car is charged using renewable energy. Optimistic outlook The emissions from battery manufacturing are likely to decline significantly in coming decades, especially with the use of cleaner electricity throughout the production cycle. The number of EV batteries at the end of their lifetime remains relatively low to date.

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