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PHOTO CAPTION: Xavier Chevrin and Geraldine Gabin back in Paris with their Venturi-powered electric van.

Shanghai-to-Paris Challenge Proves Electric Car's Mettle

Venturi-powered Citroen Berlingo completes 14,000 km drive on electric power only.

PARIS - Driving into the chic Place Vendome in central Paris, lined with upmarket jewelers and exclusive hotels, a small orange van looked out of place on Tuesday evening amid the sleek luxury cars.

Click here for exclusive EV World interview with Venturi founder and CEO Gildo Pallanca Pastor

The Citroen Berlingo was remarkable not just for its diminutive size and striking color. It was arriving in the French capital after a journey of 13,565 km, that began in Shanghai two months ago. Powered by electric batteries.

The electric vehicle odyssey was masterminded by electric sports carmaker Venturi, which has a partnership with French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen to supply the rather more down-to-earth "Berlingo Electric First."

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