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Apollo 13

by James Lovell, Jeffrey Kluger ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

16 hours 15 min

April 13, 1970. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert are hurtling towards the moon in the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when an explosion rocks the ship. The cockpit grows dim, the air grows thin, and the instrument lights wink out. Moments later, the astronauts are forced to abandon the main ship for the tiny lunar module, designed to keep two men alive for just two days. But there are ... Read more

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April 13, 1970. Astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert are hurtling towards the moon in the Apollo 13 spacecraft, when an explosion rocks the ship. The cockpit grows dim, the air grows thin, and the instrument lights wink out. Moments later, the astronauts are forced to abandon the main ship for the tiny lunar module, designed to keep two men alive for just two days. But there are
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Breakneck

China's Quest to Engineer the Future

by Dan Wang ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain
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How the World Really Works

A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Stephen Perring ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a
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The Manager's Path

A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change

by Camille Fournier ...

Narrated by Janet Metzger ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring ... Read more

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Managing people is difficult wherever you work. But in the tech industry, where management is also a technical discipline, the learning curve can be brutal—especially when there are few tools, texts, and frameworks to help you. In this practical guide, author Camille Fournier (tech lead turned CTO) takes you through each stage in the journey from engineer to technical manager.From mentoring
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The Secret Lives of Colour

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Kassia St Clair ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st...
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The Horse, the Wheel, and Language

How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World

by David W. Anthony ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

18 hours 25 min

Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the ... Read more

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Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? Until now their identity has remained a tantalizing mystery to linguists, archaeologists, and even Nazis seeking the roots of the Aryan race. The Horse, the
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Biological War

The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller

by Annie Jacobsen ...

Narrated by Annie Jacobsen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high ... Read more

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There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high
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Sodium Bicarbonate

Nature's Unique First Aid Remedy

by Dr. Mark Sircus ...

Narrated by Ramon De Ocampo ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda.For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its ... Read more

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What if there were a natural health-promoting substance that was inexpensive, available at any grocery store in the country, and probably sitting in your cupboard right now? There is. It is called sodium bicarbonate, although you may know it as baking soda.For years, sodium bicarbonate has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its
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F1 Insider

Notes from the Pit Lane – Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Awards

by Ted Kravitz ...

Narrated by Ted Kravitz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is ... Read more

$44.99 AUD

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is
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Geld sparen mit dem Blockheizkraftwerk

Fördermöglichkeiten und Steuervorteile sichern

by Andreas Bauernfeind ...

Narrated by Helmut Stieglbauer (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Heizkosten massiv senken und gleichzeitig deinen eigenen Strom produzieren. Genau das ermöglicht dir ein Blockheizkraftwerk. In Zeiten steigender Energiepreise suchen viele Immobilienbesitzer nach Wegen, sich unabhängig zu machen und die Energiewende im Eigenheim voranzutreiben. Dieses Hörbuch ist dein praxisnaher Begleiter auf dem Weg zur effizienten ... Read more

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Stell dir vor, du könntest deine Heizkosten massiv senken und gleichzeitig deinen eigenen Strom produzieren. Genau das ermöglicht dir ein Blockheizkraftwerk. In Zeiten steigender Energiepreise suchen viele Immobilienbesitzer nach Wegen, sich unabhängig zu machen und die Energiewende im Eigenheim voranzutreiben. Dieses Hörbuch ist dein praxisnaher Begleiter auf dem Weg zur effizienten
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Toyota Standard Work

The Foundation of Kaizen

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s ... Read more

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Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s
... Read more
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Quirky

The Remarkable Story of the Traits, Foibles, and Genius of Breakthrough Innovators Who Changed the World

by Melissa A Schilling ...

Narrated by Erin Bennett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughsWhat really distinguishes the people who literally change the world -- those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the merely creative, the many one-hit wonders among us?Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts ... Read more

$41.99 AUD

The science behind the traits and quirks that drive creative geniuses to make spectacular breakthroughsWhat really distinguishes the people who literally change the world -- those creative geniuses who give us one breakthrough after another? What differentiates Marie Curie or Elon Musk from the merely creative, the many one-hit wonders among us?Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts
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Minute Six

How High-Performance Teams Navigate the Unknown

by Kevin Fong ...

Narrated by Kevin Fong ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

A unique survival guide for an uncertain world - from Kevin Fong, doctor, expert in major-incident planning and response, NASA physician and writer-presenter of the hit podcast 13 Minutes to the MoonNo plan survives the first five minutes of contact with reality – so how should we prepare for what follows?Kevin Fong has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams – flying as a ... Read more

$26.25 AUD

A unique survival guide for an uncertain world - from Kevin Fong, doctor, expert in major-incident planning and response, NASA physician and writer-presenter of the hit podcast 13 Minutes to the MoonNo plan survives the first five minutes of contact with reality – so how should we prepare for what follows?Kevin Fong has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams – flying as a
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La sed

Una historia antropológica (y personal) de la vida en tierras de lluvia escasa

by Virginia Mendoza ...

Narrated by Isa Puchol ...

Unabridged

10 hours 28 min

Detrás de lo que fuimos, somos y seremos, siempre está la búsqueda del agua.Siempre está la sed«Virginia Mendoza ha escrito un ensayo sobre cómo la escasez de lluvia nos ha influido, no solo a los centro-peninsulares, sino a toda la humanidad; y le ha quedado precioso y de lectura necesaria. Es un texto con el que a... ... Read more

$35.19 AUD

Detrás de lo que fuimos, somos y seremos, siempre está la búsqueda del agua.Siempre está la sed«Virginia Mendoza ha escrito un ensayo sobre cómo la escasez de lluvia nos ha influido, no solo a los centro-peninsulares, sino a toda la humanidad; y le ha quedado precioso y de lectura necesaria. Es un texto con el que a...
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Oil And Gas Drilling Guide

by HowExpert, Miguel Ferraz ...

Narrated by Tom Jaramillo ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to ... Read more

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If you want to learn about oil drilling as a beginner, then check out this book!How to drill an oil and gas well from A to Z, or in a shorter form from one to seven.The first step is to determine what type of rock we will be drilling. The second step is to refine this preliminary well configuration by determining the exact dimensions required of casing strings. Afterwards, the third stage is to
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Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation

by Kenneth Lift ...

Narrated by Thomas Morrison ...

Unabridged

39 min

Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly TransportationStep into the future of eco-friendly transportation with 'Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation.'This audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding and embracing the transformative world of hybrid and electric vehicles. As we stand at the crossroads of environmental responsibility and ... Read more

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Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly TransportationStep into the future of eco-friendly transportation with 'Hybrid & Electric Vehicles: The Future of Eco-Friendly Transportation.'This audiobook is your ultimate guide to understanding and embracing the transformative world of hybrid and electric vehicles. As we stand at the crossroads of environmental responsibility and
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Fire Eaters

The People and Aircraft Combatting Wildfires Over the Last Century

by Peter Pigott ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

Throughout history, when threatened by wildfires our only defense was to pray for rain and run—until aircraft changed the way we fight fires. Beginning with the Canadian "H-Boats" in 1924, aircraft have become indispensable in detecting and extinguishing wildfires. Fire Eaters tells the incredible stories of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the first government aerial fire suppression ... Read more

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Throughout history, when threatened by wildfires our only defense was to pray for rain and run—until aircraft changed the way we fight fires. Beginning with the Canadian "H-Boats" in 1924, aircraft have become indispensable in detecting and extinguishing wildfires. Fire Eaters tells the incredible stories of the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the first government aerial fire suppression
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Modern Fire Officer, The

Communicate, Motivate, & Lead

by Jared Vermeulen ...

Narrated by Justin Koehn ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

BUILD COMPETENCY, LEAD CONFIDENTLY, OVERCOME ANYTHING.The world has changed, the fire department has changed, and the firefighters you serve with have changed. Fire organizations offer more services to the public via a more diverse group of firefighters than ever before. Those that rely on you to serve and lead them deserve a Fire Officer who can effectively evolve to meet their specific and ... Read more

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BUILD COMPETENCY, LEAD CONFIDENTLY, OVERCOME ANYTHING.The world has changed, the fire department has changed, and the firefighters you serve with have changed. Fire organizations offer more services to the public via a more diverse group of firefighters than ever before. Those that rely on you to serve and lead them deserve a Fire Officer who can effectively evolve to meet their specific and
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Environmental Destruction

The Devastating Impact of Human Activity on Nature (2 in 1)

by Marcus Kline ...

Narrated by Sarah Donovan ...

Unabridged

4 hours 51 min

This book contains two titles, which are:· Deforestation: Forests are among the Earth’s most precious resources, spanning vast landscapes and serving as critical lifelines for countless species, including humanity. Their towering trees and dense undergrowth form a complex ecosystem that sustains biodiversity, provides essential resources, and regulates the natural processes that make life possible ... Read more

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This book contains two titles, which are:· Deforestation: Forests are among the Earth’s most precious resources, spanning vast landscapes and serving as critical lifelines for countless species, including humanity. Their towering trees and dense undergrowth form a complex ecosystem that sustains biodiversity, provides essential resources, and regulates the natural processes that make life possible
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Automação industrial do zero: Guia prático para iniciantes sobre CLPs, sensores, robótica e como construir seu primeiro sistema automatizado

by Bruno Pedreira ...

Narrated by Bruno Pedreira ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

Transforme a teoria da automação industrial em um projeto prático e domine CLPs e robótica do absoluto zero. Ideal para quem busca evolução na carreira enquanto se desloca para o trabalho, este guia imersivo leva você direto ao chão de fábrica. Aprenda a dinâmica por trás de máquinas inteligentes com explicações acessíveis que conectam o mundo físico ao digital.Perfeito para focar nos estudos ... Read more

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Transforme a teoria da automação industrial em um projeto prático e domine CLPs e robótica do absoluto zero. Ideal para quem busca evolução na carreira enquanto se desloca para o trabalho, este guia imersivo leva você direto ao chão de fábrica. Aprenda a dinâmica por trás de máquinas inteligentes com explicações acessíveis que conectam o mundo físico ao digital.Perfeito para focar nos estudos
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história da Ponte do Brooklyn, A: Como a visão, a engenharia e a determinação humana ergueram um ícone americano

by Francisco Marreiros ...

Narrated by Francisco Marreiros ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Descubra como a engenharia audaciosa e a superação humana dominaram a natureza na Nova York do século dezenove. Perfeito para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma jornada imersiva, este relato dramático transporta você para o caos das fundações submersas e estruturas colossais. Acompanhe a luta incessante contra os limites físicos e o ceticismo da sociedade para unir Manhattan e Brooklyn.Sinta a ... Read more

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Descubra como a engenharia audaciosa e a superação humana dominaram a natureza na Nova York do século dezenove. Perfeito para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma jornada imersiva, este relato dramático transporta você para o caos das fundações submersas e estruturas colossais. Acompanhe a luta incessante contra os limites físicos e o ceticismo da sociedade para unir Manhattan e Brooklyn.Sinta a
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Sistemas hidráulicos: Um guia prático em áudio sobre transmissão de potência por fluidos, componentes e solução de problemas em aplicações reais

by Ovídio Lessa ...

Narrated by Ovídio Lessa ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Domine o diagnóstico de falhas e a manutenção industrial de sistemas hidráulicos reais com este guia prático em áudio. Ideal para transformar seu tempo de deslocamento diário em capacitação profissional focada, este conteúdo traduz a física complexa da transmissão de potência por fluidos em soluções diretas para o chão de fábrica.Desenvolva uma abordagem investigativa apurada para enxergar além ... Read more

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Domine o diagnóstico de falhas e a manutenção industrial de sistemas hidráulicos reais com este guia prático em áudio. Ideal para transformar seu tempo de deslocamento diário em capacitação profissional focada, este conteúdo traduz a física complexa da transmissão de potência por fluidos em soluções diretas para o chão de fábrica.Desenvolva uma abordagem investigativa apurada para enxergar além
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Une brève histoire de Pétra : Comment une tribu du désert a bâti une cité de pierre

by Gabin Voisin ...

Narrated by Gabin Voisin ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Plongez dans l'histoire antique d'une tribu nomade qui a dompté le désert pour forger une cité minérale mythique. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens d'une véritable évasion intellectuelle, ce récit immersif retrace l'évolution spectaculaire des Nabatéens. Vivez l'ingéniosité d'un peuple fascinant qui a transformé un carrefour caravanier aride en une merveille d'urbanisme.Laissez-vous ... Read more

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Plongez dans l'histoire antique d'une tribu nomade qui a dompté le désert pour forger une cité minérale mythique. Idéal pour enrichir vos trajets quotidiens d'une véritable évasion intellectuelle, ce récit immersif retrace l'évolution spectaculaire des Nabatéens. Vivez l'ingéniosité d'un peuple fascinant qui a transformé un carrefour caravanier aride en une merveille d'urbanisme.Laissez-vous
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Les voitures électriques pour débutants : Une introduction simple aux véhicules d’un avenir plus propre

by Stéphane Delmas ...

Narrated by Stéphane Delmas ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Décryptez la mobilité durable avec ce guide pratique qui simplifie la voiture électrique pour vos trajets quotidiens. Si vous envisagez un futur achat mais que la crainte de l'autonomie ou de la recharge vous freine, cette écoute pragmatique et rassurante vous apporte des réponses immédiates.Oubliez le jargon technique intimidant et les promesses écologiques idéalisées. Vous profiterez d'une ... Read more

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Décryptez la mobilité durable avec ce guide pratique qui simplifie la voiture électrique pour vos trajets quotidiens. Si vous envisagez un futur achat mais que la crainte de l'autonomie ou de la recharge vous freine, cette écoute pragmatique et rassurante vous apporte des réponses immédiates.Oubliez le jargon technique intimidant et les promesses écologiques idéalisées. Vous profiterez d'une
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