Tag: Renault

Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries

Renault’s latest concept EV is literally a transformer that works for both city driving and long trips. The Morphoz EV in “City” mode normally has a 40 kWh battery that’s good for 90 percent of driving in cities or suburbs. However, for the 10 percent of the time you take it on long trips, it… Continue reading Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries

Japanese minister goes to Lebanon to press for Carlos Ghosn’s return

Carlos Ghosn Hiroyuki Yoshiie will meet officials to make case for ex-Nissan boss to be tried in Japan Nissan said it hoped Carlos Ghosn would return to Japan ‘so all the facts can be properly established’. Photograph: Eugene Hoshiko/AP Japan’s deputy justice minister is travelling to Lebanon this weekend to make the case for the… Continue reading Japanese minister goes to Lebanon to press for Carlos Ghosn’s return

Gojek-Grab merger makes sense but hurdles mar its path

JAKARTA — Cutthroat rivals that have helped to drive Southeast Asia’s rapid digitization by burning through cash and preventing each other from moving toward the startup world’s new goal, profitability, are now talking about a common solution. Indonesia-based Gojek and Singapore-based Grab, have “casually” discussed merger options, according to two people familiar with the matter.… Continue reading Gojek-Grab merger makes sense but hurdles mar its path

RENAULT: Communication optimization plan

COMMUNICATIONBoulogne-Billancourt, February 28, 2020,Following its recent publications, Groupe Renault would like to point out that, the optimization plan, mentioned during the 2019 annual results’ release, and with the ambition of reducing structural costs by at least 2 billion euros over the next 3 years, remains at this stage in preparation to specify the necessary measures,… Continue reading RENAULT: Communication optimization plan

Group Renault to Launch Electric Carsharing Service in Paris

This launch in Paris is a new step in the partnership between Groupe Renault, a manufacturer of electric vehicles in Europe, and Ferrovial. Photo courtesy of Renault. Groupe Renault and Ferrovial, an operator of sustainable infrastructure, are launching ZITY, a free-floating, electric carsharing service in Paris. In March, a fleet of 500 all-electric Renault ZOE… Continue reading Group Renault to Launch Electric Carsharing Service in Paris

Citroën’s tiny Ami electric car can be driven by 14-year olds for $22 a month

Citroën’s Ami, the tiny two-seater electric car that was first revealed as a concept last year, will be released this spring. The Ami is absolutely tiny at just 2.41 meters (7 feet, 11 inches) long, and is technically classed as a “light quadricycle” similar to the Renault Twizy, which means it can be driven by… Continue reading Citroën’s tiny Ami electric car can be driven by 14-year olds for $22 a month

Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer

UK autonomous vehicle software specialist Oxbotica has teamed up with IT giant Cisco to develop technology for tapping into the potential of the huge volumes of data generated by driverless vehicles. Autonomous vehicles make 150 independent vehicle detections every second and generate up to 80GB of data per driven-hour from sensors such as LiDAR, cameras… Continue reading Oxbotica and Cisco join forces on driverless data challenge – The Engineer

Renault: Renault Retail Group presents its project to change scope between now and 2024

PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                                                                                                                       2/27/2020Renault Retail Group presents its project to change scope between now and 2024Renault Retail Group (RRG) is planning to resize its business activities in France.The project will involve the sale of ten dealerships to reliable and robust purchasers, safeguarding jobs.The project will enable RRG to pursue its recovery and optimize future investments.                                                             Paris, February… Continue reading Renault: Renault Retail Group presents its project to change scope between now and 2024

Carlos Ghosn Defends His Legacy – The New York Times

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Most global fugitives tend to lie low. They do not beckon reporters to televised news conferences or allow themselves to be photographed drinking wine by candlelight days after being smuggled in a box aboard a chartered jet to freedom. But Carlos Ghosn, the deposed auto executive, is no normal fugitive. Unapologetic and… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Defends His Legacy – The New York Times