Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan

GENEVA (Reuters) – Executives at Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and Volvo Cars question the viability and industrial logic of a plan by their major shareholder, China’s Geely, to form an auto industry alliance to counter “tech invaders.” FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes star logo of an E Coupe is pictured before the annual news conference of Daimler AG… Continue reading Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Meet Renault EZ-GO, our new concept

Monday 05 March 2018 by Caroline De Beaumont – Innovation Caroline De Beaumont Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest At Geneva International Motor Show, Groupe Renault will unveil its vision of shared urban mobility; driverless, electric and connected. After introducing last year its vision of personal owned mobility with… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Meet Renault EZ-GO, our new concept

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO: a vision of shared urban mobility

Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest It’s an electric “robo-vehicle” that moves around the center of a smart connected city. It makes urban trips and the everyday life of this city’s users simpler. It’s a shared, multifunction mobility… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO: a vision of shared urban mobility

Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation

The industry disruptor talked about his upcoming autonomous vehicles. DAVID MCNEW—AFP/Getty Images Fisker Inc., the electric car manufacturer and Tesla rival, has big plans in the works. The Drive spoke with CEO Henrik Fisker about his plans for solid-state batteries and his upcoming electric and autonomous vehicles. Fisker, the controversial innovator who designed the BMW… Continue reading Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation

Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe

Published 3/7/2018 12:33:43 PM GENEVA (SWITZERLAND), 7 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Zity shared mobility company, created through the collaboration between Renault and Ferrovial, can become very soon the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe, according to Ivan Segal, CEO of Renault Iberia. Just three months after its launch, Segal has assured Europa Press… Continue reading Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe

Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems

New joint venture expected to begin operations in mid-2018 and operate worldwide from China Continental to hold 60 percent of the shares, 40 percent with Chinese automotive supplier CITC, whose subsidiary CALB develops and produces battery cells CEO Dr. Degenhart: “In the fast-growing 48-volt mild hybrid market, Continental will soon be able to offer a… Continue reading Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems

#Genevamotorshow2018 – 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Friday 02 March 2018 by Sabrina Houacine – Cars Sabrina Houacine Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The result of a successful collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler, the 1.3 TCe is a key new petrol engine for Groupe Renault. Making its debut in the Renault range on Scénic… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Electrification, luxury and design: Talking with Marek Reichman and Andy Palmer

Andy Palmer sits near the top of the list of industry executives journalists like to talk to. There’s a refreshing honesty to the 54-year old Brit, a willingness to slice through the sort of circumspect phrases his underlings put into press kits and speak his mind. He managed it when working in the ultra-corporate world… Continue reading Electrification, luxury and design: Talking with Marek Reichman and Andy Palmer

Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction

GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) – The car industry is moving towards making electric car batteries with a higher ratio of nickel, Ola Kaellenius, Daimler board member responsible for research and development, said on Tuesday. High cobalt prices have been pushing manufacturers to adjust the recipe for the batteries used to power electric cars to reduce… Continue reading Daimler’s R&D chief sees nickel rich batteries gaining traction

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility

Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest It’s an electric “robo-vehicle” that moves around the center of a smart connected city. It makes urban trips and the everyday life of this city’s users simpler. It’s a shared, multifunction mobility… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault Z35: a vision of shared urban mobility