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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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Smith Delivers First Electric Trucks to Major US Corporations

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First recipients include: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The on-board battery charger can achieve a full battery system recharge in as little as 6 hours. is a privately held company owned by Private Investors Management and The Tanfield Group Plc, based in the United Kingdom. Earlier post.).

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Capstone Turbine To Unveil Prototype Microturbine Range-Extended Electric Supercar at LA Auto Show

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When the batteries reach a predetermined state of discharge, the Capstone C30 microturbine fires up and recharges the batteries on the fly to extend the driving range up to 500 miles. No oil or other lubricants are needed, so maintenance is extremely low and the need to dispose of hazardous materials is eliminated. Earlier post.).

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