Some weeks ago, the Obrist Mark II made waves basically because it was a Tesla Model 3 with a combustion engine in the frunk. Fans of the American EV manufacturer jumped to the conclusion that it was the worst Tesla on Earth. How dare Obrist? These fans said it made no sense to put a… Continue reading The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs
Tag: Renault
How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
The Benteler/Bosch platform is a so-called “skateboard,” in which the battery cells are laid flat between the front and rear wheels, with drive and suspension modules at either end. Benteler Automotive specializes in chassis and structural elements, as well as exhaust systems and e-mobility modules. The skateboard design required a new way of thinking about… Continue reading How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe
Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market
PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe
FILE PHOTO: The logo of PSA Peugeot Citroen is seen at the company’s plant in Poissy, near Paris, October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker PSA (PEUP.PA) said on Wednesday it did not know if 1.6 liter diesel engines it supplied to Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi (7211.T) between 2015 and 2018 are part… Continue reading PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe
Great Wall Motors appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales
Brar has over 2 decades of experience in managing automotive sales, marketing and network. New Delhi: Great Wall Motors (GWM) has appointed Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales, announced the company in a release on Wednesday. Last week, ETAuto broke the news about his appointment with GWM. Prior to this, Hardeep Singh… Continue reading Great Wall Motors appoints Hardeep Singh Brar as director of marketing and sales
@Renault: INCIT-EV PROJECT: INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO BE TESTED IN EUROPE
The INCIT-EV[1] project aims to encourage the development of electromobility in Europe through field experiments. 7 innovative charging technologies for electric vehicles will be tested in chosen locations in Europe. Groupe Renault is coordinating this initiative, which has support from the European Commission as part of a call for proposals within the European Horizon 2020… Continue reading @Renault: INCIT-EV PROJECT: INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC CHARGING SOLUTIONS TO BE TESTED IN EUROPE
Renault chairman hopes decision on new CEO is made ‘in coming days’
FILE PHOTO: Chairman of Renault SA Jean-Dominique Senard attends a news conference at French carmaker Renault headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said Wednesday he hoped the decision on the French carmaker’s new CEO would be made in “the coming days”. In… Continue reading Renault chairman hopes decision on new CEO is made ‘in coming days’
Ghosn’s right-hand man stands high chance of acquittal in Japan: ex-prosecutor
TOKYO (Reuters) – A lieutenant to Carlos Ghosn who is facing charges in Japan for underreporting his salary at Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) stands a very high chance of being acquitted, as would Ghosn had he remained in Japan to face trial, a former prosecutor said. FILE PHOTO: Greg Kelly, the former deputy of ousted… Continue reading Ghosn’s right-hand man stands high chance of acquittal in Japan: ex-prosecutor
Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it will recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide because of an electronic defect that can result in air bags not deploying in crashes. The Toyota logo is seen during the first press day of the Paris auto show, in Paris, France, October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier… Continue reading Toyota to recall 3.4 million vehicles worldwide, air bags may not deploy in crashes
Erstmals Reparaturlösung für hybride 48-Volt-Zukunft von Schaeffler
2020-01-21 | Langen Neu und nur bei Schaeffler für den freien Ersatzteilmarkt – das INA FEAD KIT für 48-Volt-Mild-Hybride. Schaeffler ist gut gerüstet für die Reparatur von heutigen und zukünftigen hybriden Fahrzeug-Generationen. Bereits heute bieten die Aftermarket-Experten für mehr als 85 Prozent aller hybriden Pkws Fahrwerkskomponenten an. Auch für den Steuer- und Nebenaggregatetrieb gibt es… Continue reading Erstmals Reparaturlösung für hybride 48-Volt-Zukunft von Schaeffler