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Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
After years of delays, France’s Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor is finally operational. Connected to the national grid, the reactor will supply power to millions of homes. Despite numerous technical setbacks, it marks a major step in France’s energy strategy, contributing to the country’s low-carbon goals. The reactor, set to undergo testing un...
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Four Dead After Tesla's Electric Car Catches Fire In France
Tesla's electric car caught fire outside the city of Niort, killing the driver and three passengers who were employees at a restaurant in nearby Melle.
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Solar Storm 14,300 Years Ago Created Radiocarbon Spike, Scientists Find
A team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree rings found in the French Alps.
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Renault Announces Ampere EV Unit Spin-Off as Firm Reorganises Towards Electric Future
Renault will pitch investors on the automakers plans to reorganise towards an electric future, as the company announces Ampere, an EV unit spin-off, and a subsidiary for thermal and hybrid assets for the carmaker. Renault also intends to combine its technological, manufacturing, and research and development activities for its hybrid and internal-co...
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France's Save Electricity Message Amid Heat Wave: "Unplug As Many Plugs"
The French government urged citizens on Wednesday to make the effort to save energy in the face of record high oil and gas prices, including by cutting wifi routers when heading off on holiday.
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India Investigating 3 Cases Where Pilots Shut Down Engines Mid-Flight
India is investigating three separate incidents in the past two months where airline pilots had to shut down plane engines mid-flight. All three incidents involved engines made by CFM, a joint venture between General Electric Co and France's Safran.
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Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Back In The Black, Renault Looks To Tap Into Electric Boom
In a presentation to investors, Renault said a "pure electric entity" could be focused on France and be open to partnerships, while a separate one for the combustion engine and hybrid cars could be focused outside France and do the same.
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Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Back In The Black, Renault Looks To Tap Into Electric Boom
In a presentation to investors, Renault said a "pure electric entity" could be focused on France and be open to partnerships, while a separate one for the combustion engine and hybrid cars could be focused outside France and do the same.
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Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Construction Of "Troubled" France Nuclear Plant Delayed For Another Year
French electricity firm EDF announced new delays and cost overruns for its troubled new-generation nuclear plant in northern France on Wednesday as the Covid pandemic made the work more difficult.
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Renault To Produce Axial-Flow Electric Motor From 2025
This equity investment will enable Renault Group and Whylot to position themselves in the coming years as leaders in the development and industrialization of innovative and affordable electric motors and to support the very strong growth of the electrified vehicle market in France and Europe.
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France's Plastic Omnium Cuts Costs As Chip Crunch Hits Sales
Plastic Omnium said it was in talks with suppliers to mitigate the rising costs, exacerbated by the spike in raw material prices.
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Over 250,000 Homes Without Electricity As Powerful Storm Batters France
More than 250,000 homes in France were without electricity on Thursday after gale-force winds swept the north of the country overnight, power grid operator Enedis said.
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Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
After years of delays, France’s Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor is finally operational. Connected to the national grid, the reactor will supply power to millions of homes. Despite numerous technical setbacks, it marks a major step in France’s energy strategy, contributing to the country’s low-carbon goals. The reactor, set to undergo testing un...
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Four Dead After Tesla's Electric Car Catches Fire In France
Tesla's electric car caught fire outside the city of Niort, killing the driver and three passengers who were employees at a restaurant in nearby Melle.
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Solar Storm 14,300 Years Ago Created Radiocarbon Spike, Scientists Find
A team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree rings found in the French Alps.
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Renault Announces Ampere EV Unit Spin-Off as Firm Reorganises Towards Electric Future
Renault will pitch investors on the automakers plans to reorganise towards an electric future, as the company announces Ampere, an EV unit spin-off, and a subsidiary for thermal and hybrid assets for the carmaker. Renault also intends to combine its technological, manufacturing, and research and development activities for its hybrid and internal-co...
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France's Save Electricity Message Amid Heat Wave: "Unplug As Many Plugs"
The French government urged citizens on Wednesday to make the effort to save energy in the face of record high oil and gas prices, including by cutting wifi routers when heading off on holiday.
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India Investigating 3 Cases Where Pilots Shut Down Engines Mid-Flight
India is investigating three separate incidents in the past two months where airline pilots had to shut down plane engines mid-flight. All three incidents involved engines made by CFM, a joint venture between General Electric Co and France's Safran.
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Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Back In The Black, Renault Looks To Tap Into Electric Boom
In a presentation to investors, Renault said a "pure electric entity" could be focused on France and be open to partnerships, while a separate one for the combustion engine and hybrid cars could be focused outside France and do the same.
-
Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Back In The Black, Renault Looks To Tap Into Electric Boom
In a presentation to investors, Renault said a "pure electric entity" could be focused on France and be open to partnerships, while a separate one for the combustion engine and hybrid cars could be focused outside France and do the same.
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Renault To Produce New Alpine Model At Dieppe Site
French carmaker Renault will produce the new electric model of its Alpine brand at its Dieppe site in northern France, Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Friday.
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Construction Of "Troubled" France Nuclear Plant Delayed For Another Year
French electricity firm EDF announced new delays and cost overruns for its troubled new-generation nuclear plant in northern France on Wednesday as the Covid pandemic made the work more difficult.
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Renault To Produce Axial-Flow Electric Motor From 2025
This equity investment will enable Renault Group and Whylot to position themselves in the coming years as leaders in the development and industrialization of innovative and affordable electric motors and to support the very strong growth of the electrified vehicle market in France and Europe.
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France's Plastic Omnium Cuts Costs As Chip Crunch Hits Sales
Plastic Omnium said it was in talks with suppliers to mitigate the rising costs, exacerbated by the spike in raw material prices.
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Over 250,000 Homes Without Electricity As Powerful Storm Batters France
More than 250,000 homes in France were without electricity on Thursday after gale-force winds swept the north of the country overnight, power grid operator Enedis said.
