Tag: Renault

GROUPE RENAULT AND JMCG OFFICIALLY ESTABLISH A JOINT VENTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CHINA

•             Groupe Renault will increase its share capital by RMB 1 billion to become a major shareholder of JMEV with a 50% stake.   Boulogne-Billancourt, July 17, 2019 – Groupe Renault and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG) announced the official establishment of their joint venture to further promote the development of the EV industry in… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT AND JMCG OFFICIALLY ESTABLISH A JOINT VENTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN CHINA

Jaguar Land Rover receives £500m government loan guarantee for EV production

Jaguar Land Rover has received a £500 million loan guarantee as part of a new government initiative to support UK car manufacturers’ electrification schemes.  In a meeting of automotive industry leaders at 10 Downing Street, Theresa May announced that the guarantee would be provided by UK Export Finance. The nature of the investment means that if… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover receives £500m government loan guarantee for EV production

Renault sees new model push as softening sales decline

PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) posted a 6.7% decline in first-half vehicle sales amid a global auto slowdown, but said a forthcoming product offensive would begin to help soften the blow in key markets. FILE PHOTO: The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen at their dealership in Haguenau, North Eastern France,… Continue reading Renault sees new model push as softening sales decline

Glare Falls on Nissan’s C.E.O. as Ghosn Fallout Spreads – The New York Times

Nissan’s chief executive, Hiroto Saikawa, is in the toughest fight of his corporate life. And it’s all Carlos Ghosn’s fault. At least that’s what Mr. Saikawa has said for seven months since Mr. Ghosn — the architect of the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi alliance — was detained by Japanese prosecutors and accused of financial wrongdoing. Mr. Saikawa, once… Continue reading Glare Falls on Nissan’s C.E.O. as Ghosn Fallout Spreads – The New York Times

Ancaster increases South-East presence with new Nissan dealership

Ancaster Group has opened a new Nissan dealership in Eltham, South-East London. The new dealership combines sales, aftersales, service and used car facilities together with parking for 60 cars on the roof. Outside, there is an area to display 40 approved used vehicles, EV charging points, dedicated valeting bays and customer parking. Stephen Wood, managing… Continue reading Ancaster increases South-East presence with new Nissan dealership

Automotive: PSA struggling in the first half

The bad signs of the first quarter were confirmed. Global sales of PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Vauxhall brands) fell by 12.8% in the first half to 1.9 million vehicles, affected in particular by the shutdown of sales in Iran and trade difficulties in China . It is the Peugeot brand that signs the biggest… Continue reading Automotive: PSA struggling in the first half

COMMUNICATION OF GROUPE RENAULT

Boulogne-Billancourt, July 12th, 2019 – In response to the request of the Nanterre Public Prosecutor’s Office, Renault today sent the final Mazars’ report on RNBV. Renault is fully cooperating with the authorities and will not comment on the report’s content to avoid the risk of jeopardizing the proper conduct of the investigation and all the… Continue reading COMMUNICATION OF GROUPE RENAULT

The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power

The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power 07/11/2019 The results of the second test series: 5 STARS: Nissan Leaf (electric), 4 STARS: Opel Corsa (petrol), 3 STARS: Audi A4 Avant g-tron (methane), Mercedes Class C and Renault Scenic (diesel) Emissions and actual consumption of the cars on… Continue reading The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power

Tesla opens access to CHAdeMO chargers for Model 3 drivers

Tesla has been widely known for having the most convenient fast charging networks in the world of electric cars. It's been so successful that some have even referred to it as Tesla's “moat” against competition.

For Model 3 owners, however, who make up the bulk of Tesla drivers, it has been all they have access to.

This week, Tesla released a long-awaited adapter to allow Model 3 owners to plug their cars into CHAdeMO chargers on other networks, and Tesla fans—and especially Model 3 drivers—are celebrating.

Other charging networks have different business models, focusing on urban areas, for example, where most EV owners live, or on workplace charging. While Tesla Superchargers are widespread and focused on enabling owners to make long trips in their cars, they aren't always where some owners want them.

Some shopping malls, for example, may have EVgo, Blink, or ChargePoint chargers, but not Tesla Superchargers. New York state highway rest areas are contracted to install Greenlots chargers, but not all have Tesla Superchargers. Most of these other networks offer CHAdeMO as well as CCS Combo fast chargers.

Tesla Model 3 CHAdeMO adapter

While the CHAdeMO chargers aren't as fast as Tesla Superchargers, they can provide about 100 miles of charge to a Model 3 in a half hour. Chargers using the CHAdeMO standard, however, might never be able to charge as fast as some of the fastest chargers rolling out today, however, at up to 350 kilowatts, which use CCS Combo connectors.

Since most non-Tesla fast-charge stations now include cords for both CHAdeMO and CCS standards, having a CHAdeMO adapter will give Model 3 drivers access to most fast charging sites across the U.S.

Since Teslas were developed before most other automakers agreed on a standard for fast-charging, most Teslas use a unique, proprietary charge port. CHAdeMO is a standard developed earlier in Japan and shared by Nissan and Mitsubishi.

Since then, most U.S. and European automakers have agreed on the CCS Combo standard, and Model 3s sold in Europe come with a CCS charge port in place of the proprietary Tesla charge port.

The Tesla Model S and Model X, which use a different battery and on-board chargers, have long offered CHAdeMO adapters, but they don't work for the Model 3.

The new Model 3 CHAdeMO adapter is available on Tesla's website for $450.