Electric cars gather speed

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The postal service of France is to replace its fleet of 48,000 vans with electric powered vehicles over the next five years. A trial proved that the electric vans functioned well, cost less to operate than gasoline powered vehicles and the drivers reported greater job satisfaction. The pollution-free vehicles promote the clean environment policy of France.

Government domestic functions, Environmental policy, Electric vehicles, France. Ministry of Industry, Postal Services and Telecommunications and Tourism

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Uncorking online profits: champagne producers take a sip with e-commerce

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Most French champagne makers plan to launch a web site to promote their products. The plans are in part a response to the probable decrease of demand after the millennium celebrations end. Many of the wineries that have established virtual sites have not had much success because they lacked a proper e-commerce strategy.

Marketing procedures, Company Planning/Goals, Wine & Brandy, Wineries, Marketing, Wine industry, Champagne (Wine)

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Societe Generale details lapses: probe says staff entrusted to verify Kerviel's trades failed to dig deep enough

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French bank Societe Generale's investigation report of financial losses incurred by trader Jerome Kerviel reveals irregularities and omissions in the bank's internal controls. Article discusses possible repercussions for the investment banking sector.

Legal issues & crime, Product standards, safety, & recalls, Investment Banking and Securities Dealing, Investment Banking, Security brokers and dealers, Standards, Company legal issue, Reports, Investment banks, Investigations, Societe Generale S.A., Kerviel, Jerome

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