Paris, July 12, 2021 -Former Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn denied any responsibility in Renault’s alleged cheating on emission tests for diesel vehicles during more than six hours of questioning in Beirut in May, according to documents seen by AFP. Ghosn led the Franco-Japanese car-making alliance before his arrest in Japan in 2018 on… Continue reading Ex-Renault boss Ghosn rejects blame in Dieselgate probe
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Spain to invest 4.3 billion euros in electric vehicle production
By Joan Faus and Nathan Allen New Delhi: Spain will invest 4.3 billion euros ($5.11 billion) to kick-start the production of electric vehicles and batteries as part of a major national spending programme financed mostly by European Union recovery funds, the government said on Monday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a presentation the government-run… Continue reading Spain to invest 4.3 billion euros in electric vehicle production
Europe’s climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade
By Kate Abnett New Delhi: The European Union is set to take the lead in climate policy action among the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters this week, with a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade. The policies, if approved, would put the bloc – the world’s third-largest economy… Continue reading Europe’s climate masterplan aims to slash emissions within a decade
JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer
New Delhi: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has appointed Lennard Hoornik as chief commercial officer. According to a media release from the company on Monday, Hoornik will begin his new role with immediate effect, helping to drive innovation within Jaguar Land Rover, and realise the potential of the business’s Reimagine strategy. He will be responsible for… Continue reading JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer
Foxconn suggests plans to build electric vehicles in Wisconsin
New Delhi: Taiwan’s Foxconn on Friday signalled that it has decided to build electric vehicles in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. “Foxconn has engaged the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to discuss the company’s plans for electric vehicle manufacturing. Foxconn is optimistic about our partnership with WEDC and looks forward to ongoing discussions,” the company said… Continue reading Foxconn suggests plans to build electric vehicles in Wisconsin
G G Engineering Ltd. launches Made in India EV Charging Station
New Delhi: BSE listed G G Engineering Ltd. (BSE: 540614), has announced the launch of its new product line, the EV Charging Station. With a view to expanding its product line, the company has developed an EV Charging station from 3 KW to 22 KW. The company will commence manufacturing of EV Charging stations. These… Continue reading G G Engineering Ltd. launches Made in India EV Charging Station
Panasonic CEO says battery supply relationship with Tesla unaffected by share sale
New Delhi: Panasonic Corp’s new CEO on Thursday said the Japanese company’s battery supply relationship with Tesla Inc remains strong even after it sold all its shares in the U.S. electric carmaker. “The sale has not hurt the relationship with Tesla,” Yuki Kusumi said at a press roundtable, when asked whether the sale indicated that… Continue reading Panasonic CEO says battery supply relationship with Tesla unaffected by share sale
Renault: Social distancing achieved at plant, union-mgt end suit
New Delhi: Curtains came down in the Madras High Court on the dispute between the workers union Renault Nissan (India) Thozhilalar Sangam (RNITS) and Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd over maintenance of social distance in the assembly line. The Renault Nissan Automotive is a car manufacturing joint venture between France’s Renault and Japan’s Nissan… Continue reading Renault: Social distancing achieved at plant, union-mgt end suit
Japan’s Sumitomo Metal to invest $424 million to boost battery materials output
New Delhi: Japan’s Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd said on Tuesday it would spend 47 billion yen ($424 million) to boost production capacity of cathode materials for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) to meet burgeoning demand. Japan’s biggest nickel smelter will build a new plant of nickel-based cathode materials in Besshi, Ehime prefecture… Continue reading Japan’s Sumitomo Metal to invest $424 million to boost battery materials output
Developing safe self-driving car a ‘hard problem’, admits Musk
New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has finally admitted that developing a safe and reliable self-driving car is indeed a difficult task. In an earnings call in January, Musk had told investors that he was “highly confident the car will be able to drive itself with reliability in excess of human this year”. In a… Continue reading Developing safe self-driving car a ‘hard problem’, admits Musk