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

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Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whether you’re driving an electric car or a vintage machine, maintaining your car properly keeps it in top condition. Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. Check the Fluids.

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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From low-mileage car insurance discounts to reduced wear and tear on your vehicle, low-mileage driving can improve your financial standing. But how can you increase your fuel economy? 1 – Lighten the Load in Your Car. Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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We have been telling you the benefits and advantages of electric vehicles and the positive impact they are going to make on our economy and environment. points in the direction that we are in the ‘Era Of Electric Vehicles.’ Maintenance and servicing of your vehicle. Maintenance and servicing of your car.

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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

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Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. in China in 2016.

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Hydrogen, Rotary Range-Extender For Mazda Electric Cars?

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Most frequently seen in Mazda's sports cars over the years, Wankel rotary engines are associated variously with ultra-smooth power, poor fuel economy, and intolerance of poor maintenance. According to.

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The Electric Vehicle Era Needs a Skilled Workforce

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Reports of outages and malfunctions underscore the pressing need for adept EV charging infrastructure maintenance technicians. Addressing the maintenance workforce shortage underpinning many operability challenges will allow charging networks to mature.