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He built a wind energy empire that got him on Britain’s rich list. He’s also a committed vegan, an owner of a soccer club, and he has built a custom electric sports car that goes 134 mph. He’s also a committed vegan, an owner of a soccer club, and he has built a custom electric sports car that goes 134 mph.
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