
1. A long and continuous evolution
The electric vehicle appeared in the early days of the automobile, at the end of the 19th century, alongside steam and petroleum-powered cars in equal measure. It was associated with a recharging system limited by the technology of the time, as illustrated in figure 1 . Some of these early vehicles had a 500 kg lead battery, with a maximum speed of 10 km/h and a range of 100 km.
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AFIREV: Association dedicated to the development of roaming recharging, created in 2015, dissolved in 2024 after integrating its activities into the AVERE France association.
Car manufacturers : https://pfa-auto.fr/filiere-automobile-et-mobilites/
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