Fastned was founded to enable “Electric Freedom,” the capability to travel by electric car everywhere the driver likes to go, something that was not possible in the first electric car age. That is roughly the period from 1880 to 1930. The grid, the batteries, and the charging possibilities of those … [continued]
Four months ago, the leading French charge point operators (CPOs) united in a “fraternity” or professional association under the name “Charge France.” It started with 13 members. Currently, there are 18, all exploiting a network of DC fast charging stations with multiple chargers. Tesla and some recent entries into the … [continued]
Five countries account for more than two-thirds of the world’s total nuclear electricity generation capacity. The United States has the most capacity, followed by France, China, Russia, and South Korea, based on International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) data as of June 2025. Globally, 416 nuclear power reactors are operating in 31 countries, … [continued]
July’s auto sales saw plugin EVs take 24.0% share in France, up from 20.8% in July 2024. BEVs grew share, whilst PHEVs remained flat. Overall auto volume was 116,350 units, down some 8% YoY. The Renault 5 was the best-selling BEV for the month. July’s auto sales totals saw combined … [continued]
As cities search for cleaner, smarter ways to move people and goods, Karbikes offers an exciting solution. Based in Strasbourg, France, this innovative company is reimagining urban mobility by combining the practicality of a small vehicle with the low carbon footprint of a bicycle. Karbikes is dedicated to enabling low‑carbon … [continued]
ChatGPT generated this panoramic aerial image of a decaying hydrogen facility labeled “UK Hydrogen Strategy,” featuring rusting infrastructure, collapsed buildings, and a large ruptured tank—symbolizing the gap between political ambition and economic reality
Fortescue’s recent decision to abandon two major hydrogen-for-energy projects after reaching Final Investment Decision (FID) serves as an important signal for policymakers around the world, particularly in the UK, which is pretending its autumn hydrogen strategy update will be evidence led. These cancellations, one located in Gladstone, Australia, and another … [continued]
In 2024, France increased its cross-border electricity deliveries by 48%, from 70 terawatthours (TWh) in 2023 to 103 TWh in 2024. France’s electricity exports to Belgium and Germany increased the most, but France also exported more electricity to Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Italy, according to data from the European … [continued]
J2R Dynamics, a French startup founded in 2022 by Jean Madaule (a former video game analyst) and his engineer father, is taking a fresh approach to electric mobility. Their first product — the Smol — is a sleek, compact, and innovative electric motorcycle purpose-built for urban riders who want performance … [continued]
June’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 24.0% share in France, flat from 24.1% year-on-year. BEVs saw marginal growth in share YoY, whilst PHEVs were slightly down. Overall auto volume was 169,504 units, down some 7% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was France’s best-selling BEV in June. June saw combined … [continued]
Tesla is facing headwinds in Europe, where France has just told the company to stop advertising FSD as a hands off automatic driving aid.
