Electrify America to phase out CHAdeMO charging from 2022

The charging standards war ended in 2020, when Nissan announced that it would abandon the CHAdeMO DC fast charging standard in favor of the competing CCS standard. The only plug-in vehicle on sale in the US that still uses CHAdeMO is the low-volume Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Of course, there are still substantial numbers of older… Continue reading Electrify America to phase out CHAdeMO charging from 2022

Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach

TOKYO — Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors are making forays into no-emission light trucks next year as Japan trails other major automobile markets in embracing electrified fleets. The Japanese commercial vehicle producers are eyeing business with shipping and logistics companies while fighting the growing presence of Chinese rivals, which offer competitive prices. Hino intends to roll… Continue reading Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach

German Manager Magazin: Renault figures half-year balance sheet: after billions in losses, black figures again, savings plan “Renaulution” takes effect 001010

The French automaker Renault was in the black again in the first half of the year – after a long dry spell. As the company announced on Friday, the group’s net profit was 354 million euros. Sales rose by 26.8 percent to 23.4 billion euros. In the same period of the previous year Renault had… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Renault figures half-year balance sheet: after billions in losses, black figures again, savings plan “Renaulution” takes effect 001010

Report: Rivian could build electric 4x4s in the UK

US electric vehicle start-up Rivian is in talks with the UK government to build a car factory near Bristol, according to Sky News. Sky reports that talks are not yet at “an advanced stage”, but cites industry sources as saying Rivian’s decision to build in the UK would likely be worth more than £1 billion… Continue reading Report: Rivian could build electric 4x4s in the UK

Autos & Transportation · 12:11 AM UTCRenault locks in lithium supply from Vulcan Energy in five-year dealGerman-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Reso…

A 100% Electric logo is seen on a Renault Kangoo ZE electric utility vehicle at a Renault automobile dealership in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, France, October 22, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo Aug 2 (Reuters) – German-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (VUL.AX) said on Monday it has signed a deal to supply lithium to Renault SA (RENA.PA), the… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:11 AM UTCRenault locks in lithium supply from Vulcan Energy in five-year dealGerman-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Reso…

Renault CEO says struggling carmaker has come ‘back from hell’

Renault’s chief declared the automaker is firmly on the comeback trail after a record loss, forecasting stable profitability despite the global chip shortage and rising raw material prices. The carmaker has “abandoned the approach of only looking for sheer growth,” Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo said in a Bloomberg TV interview. “We are actually… Continue reading Renault CEO says struggling carmaker has come ‘back from hell’

@Renault: Renault Group: H1 2021 Financial Results000265

PRESS RELEASEJULY 30, 2021 2021 first half results Renault Group is ahead of its « Renaulution » plan Renault Group should achieve its target of €2 billion cash fixed cost reductions one year ahead of schedule: €1.8 billion have already been achieved of which €0.6 billion during this first half compared to 2019. Strong positive net price… Continue reading @Renault: Renault Group: H1 2021 Financial Results000265

@Nissan: 2021/07/30 Nissan issues Sustainability Report 2021 Nissan Motor Co., L…000412

2021/07/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today issued its Sustainability Report 2021. The report, issued annually, summarizes the company’s approach and activities related to sustainability. Sustainability Report 2021 provides detailed information relating to the following areas: environment, traffic safety, diversity and inclusion, quality, supply chain, employees, community engagement, and corporate governance and compliance.… Continue reading @Nissan: 2021/07/30 Nissan issues Sustainability Report 2021 Nissan Motor Co., L…000412

@Nissan: Nissan issues Sustainability Report 2021000412

July 30, 2021 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today issued its Sustainability Report 2021. The report, issued annually, summarizes the company’s approach and activities related to sustainability. Sustainability Report 2021 provides detailed information relating to the following areas: environment, traffic safety, diversity and inclusion, quality, supply chain, employees, community engagement, and corporate governance… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan issues Sustainability Report 2021000412

EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets

The EDF V2G offer is available for fleet owners of Nissan’s LEAF and e-NV200 models and will allow fleet customers to achieve around £350 savings per charger each year, which equates to approximately 9,000 miles of driving charge per year. New Delhi: EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, on Wednesday launched a new commercial charging… Continue reading EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets