Electric racers to light up Paris landmark

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The gleaming dome at Paris' Les Invalides. The historic site is set to host a Formula E race in April.
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The layout of the ePrix circuit around the famous landmark was announced by organizers in January.
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Paris' famous boulevards are often choked with traffic, but the city is trying to improve air quality with an electric car-sharing scheme. Autolib' was launched in 2011 and has about 150,000 subscribers.
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The Esplanade des Invalides will be an integral part of the race, housing the pit lane and many spectators and hospitality.
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