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Renault EV motor assembly plan sparks job fears in French town

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Renault is planning to assemble electric vehicle (EV) motors at its factory in Cleon, France, a move that has raised concerns among local workers. While the company presented the initiative as a commitment to the plant, employees fear it will create minimal new jobs and potentially compete with existing production lines, leading to further employment reductions. This situation highlights the challenges faced by France's industrial regions as they navigate global trade dynamics and the transition to electric vehicles. AI

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Renault EV motor assembly plan sparks job fears in French town

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xiaofei Xu ·

    Renault’s plan for Chinese EV motor assembly in small French town sparks job loss fears

    In the industrial heartland of Normandy, more than 100km (62 miles) away from Paris, lies the small town of Cleon. Home to fewer than 5,000 residents and a Renault factory, the town and its environs are a near-perfect reflection of the current state of France’s rust belt, where e…

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