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Higher-income families are most sticking to the circular economy – O Jornal Económico

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Higher-income families are most sticking to the circular economy - O Jornal Económico

Families with higher incomes prioritize the circular economy in their daily consumption, while retirees are those less committed to the goals of the circular economy.

This conclusion was made on the basis of a study published this Wednesday by one of the centers of economic research of the promising department of Cetelem – BNP Paribas Personal Finance, which collected responses from 14 thousand people from Belgium, Spain, France and Portugal in 2020 and who served 10 consumption profiles that will fit the most common lifestyle in Portugal.

These profiles, the financial institution explains, were determined by intersecting socio-demographic criteria such as age, number of elements in the house, with budget criteria: net income, budget constraints, and others. Thus, it was possible to compile 10 profiles and the relationship of each with the goals of the circular economy (sustainability).

Cetelem says wealthier families lead rating because they are the ones who “embed the circular economy more deeply into their habits” because they manage to do it easier because of the “budget margin”. “These families do not hesitate to buy expensive products that seem to be the best in terms of quality, environmental impact and health,” explains Setelem.

They are followed by carefree young people, young couples, strategic families, and middle-aged golden couples as “proponents of the circular economy”. “As a rule, they are not owners and show interest in rental services, and they are also attracted to purchases from others (CtoC).” According to the study, this group is “also very concerned about environmental issues.”

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Most important, however, are young people who use secondhand shopping (26%) and online booking or exchange sites (29%). “They are focused on sustainable consumption, but price concerns make it difficult to deeper commitment to sustainability in purchasing decisions,” he says.

Understanding the circular economy as a cost-saving tool and facing the heavy burden of pre-allocated costs to which they are subject to pressure from families, single workers and humble middle-aged people seem to have “little interest” in this matter.

While families under pressure generate limited budgets that prevent them from choosing greener or better products, there are two groups of individual workers: 30-44 years old and 45-59 years old. “These two subpopulations have different habits due to their generation, which changes the way they are involved in the circular economy,” the study explains.

On the other hand, retirement couples and single seniors, since they are more prone to more traditional consumption where property is important, are not strategic targets for circular economy services.

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Everything has been delivered. 10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

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Everything has been delivered.  10 Bugatti Centodieci are already in the hands of the owners

OAll Bugatti Centodieci have been delivered, the Molsheim-based brand said on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo received the number 07 in October this year. and Bugatti has now revealed that the latest unit – #10 – is already in the possession of its owner.

“The Centodieci combines all the values ​​of the Bugatti brand in an extraordinary package: rarity, innovation, heritage, craftsmanship and unrivaled performance. The production batch of 10 units was so in demand by our customers that it was sold before the Centodieci. was even officially presented,” said Christophe Piochon, president of Bugatti.

This latest example is finished in Quartz White with carbon fiber trim on the bottom and matte grilles. The brake calipers are painted in Light Blue Sport, as is the logo on the rear that refers to the EB110, the iconic Bugatti model that inspired this Centodieci. Inside, the predominant color is also blue, as you can see in the images above.

This block is powered by the same block as the other nine instances. The 8.0-liter W16 with four turbines is capable of developing 1600 hp. In terms of performance, this allows the Centodieci to hit 100 km/h in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 380 km/h.

Recall that each unit costs the owners eight million euros before taxes.

Read also: We already know when the Bugatti Centodieci fell into the hands of Ronaldo.

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The first Dacia hybrid. “The cheapest hybrid family on the market”

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The first Dacia hybrid.  "The cheapest hybrid family on the market"

BUT Dacia revealed this Monday that the hybrid engine has been available since March on the Jogger, the Romanian brand’s model known to be available with a seven-seat variant.

The Jogger Hybrid 140, Dacia’s first hybrid, will hit dealerships in March, but customers can expect and order it as early as January.

The price has been revealed by Dacia and since it’s only available in the seven-seater SL Extreme, it starts at €28,800. The brand claims it is “the most affordable hybrid family car on the market.”

Available in six existing colors to celebrate the launch of this hybrid, there will be a slate gray version, as you can see in the images above.

Equipped with a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 90 hp, the Jogger is also powered by two electric motors (a 50 hp engine and a high-voltage starter-generator). The total power is 140 horsepower. The electric transmission is automatic, four-speed, connected to an internal combustion engine, and two speeds are connected to an electric motor. This combined technology was possible, according to Dacia, only due to the lack of clutch.

Combined with the energy recovery levels of the 1.2kWh (230V) battery pack and the efficiency of the automatic transmission, regenerative braking delivers all-electric traction on 80% of urban journeys and saves up to 40% of fuel compared to a combustion engine vehicle.

Read also: Dual-fuel Dacia Jogger Eco-G. We tried 5 seater and LPG…

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See how Tesla tests its electric Semi truck in the worst-case scenarios

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Tesla Semi camião elétrico testes

Tesla has finally been able to bring its long-awaited Semi to market. This electric truck promises to revolutionize transportation and bring all the unique characteristics of this type of electric vehicle to this class of vehicles.

Now that the first units have been delivered, there is hope that they will finally be mass-produced and reach more transport companies. With so many promises to be kept, a new video is now emerging showing Tesla testing its Semi truck under worst-case scenarios.


Tesla Semi is already on the market

Like all Tesla electric vehicles, Semi follows the same line of creating a unique design associated with a platform with the most modern technology available. The proof is in what was presented to the public and surprised most people.

To prove the quality of this new proposal, Tesla published in your LinkedIn account new video. In it, he reveals some of the testing he's done to determine the strength and quality of the Semi's design and its (potential) durability.

Tests to prove its durability

It has been revealed that the Tesla electric truck is subjected to numerous tests and its application in the worst scenarios that drivers may face. It doesn't stop at the ruggedness of the Semi's designs, but goes further and focuses on the motors and batteries themselves.

This is the proof that many have been waiting for to ensure that this new proposal is not limited to a lot of autonomy. Its resistance is great and will provide greater durability, further enhancing the Semi's value and performance.

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high quality electric truck

Tesla has already showcased the Semi's quality with a video showing its truck driving roughly 500 miles on just one charge. The big news here is that he managed to make this long journey with a maximum load of about 37 tons.

Now Tesla remains to widely place the Semi on the market. At the moment, only a few companies have access to this new product, with a very long list of pending deliveries, who want to start mass-using this electric truck offering.

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