2 H BY MARK KANE Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is trying to leverage research on solid-state batteries for electric cars. The organization allocates 10 ¥10-billion ($90 million) for the research to be conducted by 23 automobile, battery, and material manufacturers as well as 15 universities / public research institutes. Participants… Continue reading Japan Backs Solid-State Battery Efforts With $90 Million In Funds
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Nissan reinforces its plant in the Zona Franca de Barcelona to increase its competitiveness
Posted 06/18/2018 12: 23: 06CET BARCELONA, 18 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) – Nissan Motor Iberica has introduced reforms in the logistics areas of its plant in the Zona Franca de Barcelona to increase its competitiveness and align its activity with the needs of customers, as reported by the company on Monday in a statement. Among the… Continue reading Nissan reinforces its plant in the Zona Franca de Barcelona to increase its competitiveness
Nissan to use ultrastrong, high-formability steel in more new vehicles
World-first innovation can help lower emissions and improve performance by reducing vehicle weight YOKOHAMA, Japan (June 18, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will build more models using a new type of steel that combines high tensile strength with a previously unachievable degree of formability, resulting in lighter vehicles that can help lower emissions while… Continue reading Nissan to use ultrastrong, high-formability steel in more new vehicles
Renault-Ghosn, renouvelé pour 4 ans, sauve son salaire de 2017
publié le 16/06/2018 à 17h44 Crédit photo © Reuters par Gilles Guillaume et Laurence Frost PARIS (Reuters) – Les actionnaires de Renault ont approuvé vendredi à une courte majorité la rémunération de 7,4 millions d’euros du PDG Carlos Ghosn au titre de l’année 2017, évitant de justesse une crise à la tête du groupe automobile alors… Continue reading Renault-Ghosn, renouvelé pour 4 ans, sauve son salaire de 2017
Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
The Hague, 15 June 2018 – Major players in the European mobility sector signed a road safety pledge to contribute to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050. The coalition includes the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), the association of national motoring organisations (FIA Region I), with strong support from… Continue reading Press Releases – Broad road safety coalition commits to work towards zero traffic fatalities
Renault invests one billion euros in electricity in France
Renault chooses France as the industrial base for its electric vehicles: the manufacturer announced Thursday important investments in its hexagonal plants, representing a total of one billion euros by 2022. An amount that will be added to the 500 million announced end of 2016, for the modernization of French factories, between 2017 and the end… Continue reading Renault invests one billion euros in electricity in France
France becomes a centre of excellence for Renault’s electric vehicles within the Alliance
Groupe Renault is accelerating the deployment of its Drive The Future strategic plan with an investment of more than one billion euros for the development and production of electric vehicles in France.
Carlos Ghosn could leave his post before 2022
A mission approaching its end. Carlos Ghosn told reporters from the Financial Times (FT) that he did not intend to spend “four more years” at the helm of Renault. The French businessman, at the head of the French car manufacturer since 2005, renewed his contract last February Thierry Bolloré was then named number 2 of… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn could leave his post before 2022
Yves Caracatzanis, the new strongman of AvtoVAZ
As for all the new AvtoVAZ bosses, a surprise awaits Yves Caracatzanis: a huge aquarium installed for ages in the office of CEO at the top of the blue tower overlooking the huge 600-hectare complex of the post-Soviet Toliatti factory. Born in Marseille, married to a Corsican, this frequent visitor of the Island of Beauty… Continue reading Yves Caracatzanis, the new strongman of AvtoVAZ
Gary Jones elected next UAW President
Ian Thibodeau, The Detroit News Published 3:32 p.m. ET June 13, 2018 | Updated 4:05 p.m. ET June 13, 2018 Buy Photo Gary Jones listens during officer nominations before he is elected UAW president a the convention at Cobo Center in Detroit on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. (Photo: Todd McInturf, The Detroit News)Buy Photo Detroit… Continue reading Gary Jones elected next UAW President