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Renault and Athlon Car Lease Partner in Rollout of EVs

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According to Renault research, 80% of all Europeans currently travel less than 60 kilometers (37 miles) per day. Athlon’s and Renault’s partnership aims at making zero-emission vehicles available to as many people as possible, starting in 2011. Athlon supports Renault’s EV project.

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Elektromotive at Goodwood

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To ensure they all remain fully charged for their multiple emissions-free runs up the legendary 1.6-mile mile hill-climb, Brighton-based Elektromotive is supplying the event organisers with four Elektrobays, the world’s only electric vehicle charging station in widespread day-to-day use.

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Elektromotive selected to trial electric smart

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The shift towards zero emissions motoring is fast gathering pace, and it is vital that fully compatible recharging infrastructures for EVs are put in place across Europe,” said Mr. Taylor-Haw. Charged using a standard three-pin plug, the two seater has a range of up to 70 miles and has a top speed of 60mph.