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Conference at Tsinghua University School of Environment on EV carbon footprint
October 19th, 2023
In the race for carbon emissions reduction, experience exchanges between China and Europe is key. Today over 100 students of Tsinghua University School of Environment followed my conference hosted by Professor Tian. French and chinese policies impact on EV Carbon Footprint were compared thanks to research made in cooperation with A2MAC1.
China EV models Carbon Impact 2023 Results
October 17th, 2023
The carbon footprint of Chinese electric cars in 2023, a study carried out in collaboration with A2MAC1.
M@Air in les Échos of 3/08/2023 - August 2023
"When ecology and protectionism go hand in hand. From January 1, 2024, electric cars will have to achieve a minimum environmental score to be eligible for the purchase subsidy of 5,000 or 7,000 euros, depending on the buyer's income. [...] "
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M@Air in AutoActu of 26/06/2023 - June 2023
"For Christophe de Charentenay, President of M@Air, a company specializing in electric mobility support (ex-Renault, he piloted the development of Spring in China), this method of calculation is an "official fraud". […] »
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M@Air in AutoActu of 26/06/2023 - June 2023
« Previously, on its Opinions page, Les Echos had published a text co-authored by Rémi Bastien and Christophe de Charentenay which, under the title "Une AOC européenne pour les batteries de voitures électriques" ("Electric cars: Europe risks missing out on the climate challenge" on the site), already voiced the same criticisms and called for the text to be amended so that the EU could effectively honor its decarbonization commitments. […] »
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M@Air in les Échos of 10/05/2023 - May 2023
"The European Union has made strong commitments to ban thermal cars by 2035. But promoting electric vehicles requires stricter regulations on batteries," explain Rémi Bastien and Christophe de Charentenay. [...] "
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Release of the book "The Innovation Odyssey" - April 2023
Release of "The Innovation Odyssey", published by Taylor and Francis.
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M@Air in the Renault Gazette - March 2023
The M@Air study for the Technocentre is presented in the Renault Gazette.
The carbon footprint of the best-selling electric cars in France and Germany in 2022
February 9th, 2023
The carbon footprint of the best-selling electric cars in France and Germany in 2022 By Frank Bunte CEO A2MAC1 and Christophe de Charentenay CEO
Bicycle lanes: what studies to plan them strategically?
December 15, 2022
The transition to green mobility is at the heart of political concerns. Efforts under the first bicycle plan (2018 - 2021) have already resulted in a 30% increase in the use of bicycle lanes between 2019 and 2021. Nevertheless, the modal share
Optimizing the network of public charging stations
December 15, 2022
In 2024, all French municipalities must have 5% of parking spaces with electric car charging stations. Far from being a punitive regulatory constraint, this measure is actually a source of numerous opportunities. In addition to the economic benefits, it can
M@Air in l'Express of 9/03/2023 - March 2023
Christophe de Charentenay quoted in l'express : "Tesla benefited from a 2018 law ending the obligation to have a Chinese partner holding at least 50% of the capital," explains Christophe de Charentenay, president of M@air, a specialist in decarbonized mobility.
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ADEME Grand Temoin Conference - September 2022
"L'Odyssée de Spring" review in Les Échos by Frédéric Schaeffer - August 2022
"[…] Through the chaotic course of this singular industrial project, this well-documented book plunges us into the adventure of the manufacturer in China, with its share of twists and turns to overcome unforeseen blockages, whether with suppliers, the local industrial partner Dongfeng, or to overcome differences in the way of working in China compared to Western engineering firms. [...]"
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"L'Odyssée de Spring" review in Les Échos by Dominique Seux - July 2022
"[...] We therefore recommend reading an engineer book that is coming out these days: L'odyssée Spring - histoire et leçons d'un projet impossible (Dunot, 22 euros). Two researchers (Christophe Midler and Marc Alochet) and an actor (Christophe de Charentenay) tell the secret story of the 100% electric and low cost car launched by Dacia in China. [...] "
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Release of the book "L'Odyssée de Spring" - June 2022
Christophe de Charentenay, president of M@Air, publishes "L'Odyssée de Spring, histoire et leçons d'un projet impossible" with Dunot. Co-written with Christophe Midler and Marc Alochet, they tell the story of the Dacia Spring, an electric and inexpensive car, two characteristics that seemed incompatible until now.
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M@Air speaks for la Caisse des dépôts - February 2022
Christophe de Charentenay, president of M@Air, speaks for "La Caisse des dépôts" about low carbon mobility.
Find the article here: Decarbonization of mobility: territories face strategy choices
M@Air speaks in Les Échos - May 2022
Christophe de Charentenay, president of M@Air, speaks in "Les Echos" about electric cars and buying power.
Find the article here: Opinion | The electric car: a solution for purchasing power? Yes, by changing course.
M@Air speaks in Les Échos - November 2021
Christophe de Charentenay, president of M@Air, speaks in "Les Echos" about batteries for electric cars.
Find the article here: Opinion | Automotive: which electric batteries for Europe? | Les Echos