Electric racers to light up Paris landmark

    By Matthew Knight and Sarah Holt, CNN

    Updated 1910 GMT (0310 HKT) January 22, 2016

    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 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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    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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    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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    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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