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

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The circular economy model implemented in Flins will be based on a set of complementary and convergent loops, aimed at encouraging the use of a vehicle instead of its ownership; extending its life through maintenance; and reusing it or reusing its components for other uses, when other solutions are no longer possible.

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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. Maintenance Costs are Reduced. Emergency repairs and routine maintenance on ICE vehicles can cost up to four times more than on EVs.

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Selects Kansas City for Electric Truck Assembly Plant; Newton Model to Be First

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Through its UK partner, The Tanfield Group Plc, SEV US Corp is also working with Ford Motor Company to electrify the Ford Transit Connect as a BEV (battery electric vehicle) light-duty van scheduled for production in 2010. This will make them a natural choice for fleet managers with a depot-based delivery model.

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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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Since EVs require less maintenance and replacement of parts, which currently provides considerable revenue to dealers and automakers, car companies are looking to diversify their revenue streams. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services. H2USA, the new U.S.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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By the end of that year, the EU version of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV was launched in Germany, followed by the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2011. Ducting connecting the HVAC system and battery pack. The electric motor in the Mitsubishi i is completely maintenance-free and backed by a 5-year / 60,000 mile power train warranty.

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