Reverse. CO2 emissions from new cars registered in France went up again last year, a first since 1995. In 2017, the average was 111 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometer and per vehicle, against 110 grams in 2016, according to data compiled by AAA Data. The biggest emitter is General Motors, with 270 grams.… Continue reading Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France
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Exclusive: Renault’s Mueller quits, clearing CEO succession path – sources
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) Chief Performance Officer Stefan Mueller is leaving the company, sources told Reuters on Friday – likely clearing the way for rival candidate Thierry Bollore to be named second-in-command and eventual successor to CEO Carlos Ghosn. Bollore, currently chief competitive officer, had been vying with Mueller for promotion in the succession… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault’s Mueller quits, clearing CEO succession path – sources
A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan
Europe is starting to get more than its fair share of electric car fast-charging networks – making the rest of the EV world jealous and now we learn of again a new one as French automaker Renault announces its backing of the project. Home Solar Power The network, called E-VIA FLEX-E, was actually announced in December, but… Continue reading A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan
2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
Air pollution concerns have really brought the need for clean cars to the fore. Now that combustion-engined vehicles have a ‘Sell By’ date of 2040, there is much greater focus on practical and viable alternatives and the question of scale is surfacing. What are the 34 million cars in the UK alone going to be… Continue reading 2018:THE WORLD IS MOVING IN RIVERSIMPLE’S DIRECTION
China’s electric car startup Byton to raise up to $400m at $1.2b valuation: Report
February 8, 2018 China’s electric vehicle (EV) startup unicorn Byton is targeting to raise $300-400 million from a Chinese government investment institution at a valuation of $1.2 billion, according to a China Money Network report. The deal, which is said to be in an advanced phase of negotiation, would be the second financing received by… Continue reading China’s electric car startup Byton to raise up to $400m at $1.2b valuation: Report
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne To Step Down, Warns Auto Industry of Commoditization
Sergio Marchionne, who has led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles since 2009, has words of advice for the automobile industry: The future of cars is coming swiftly, and if you can’t innovate and differentiate, you won’t survive. Marchionne, one of the longest-serving chief executives in the auto industry, confirmed on Monday, the opening of the North American… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne To Step Down, Warns Auto Industry of Commoditization
Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or die, warns Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or die, warns Sergio Marchionne
German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
Workers attend a 24-hour strike by German industrial trade union IG Metall in Berlin, German. [Photo/Agencies] FRANKFURT – Car factories across Germany were at a standstill on Friday as industrial workers staged a third day of 24-hour strikes, focusing on plants owned by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi and BMW. The full-day walkouts were union IG Metall’s… Continue reading German car production stalled as union calls more 24 hour strikes
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh
Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh Launches its range of all-electric vehicles – e2oPlus, eVerito and eSupro in Uttar Pradesh e-Alfa Mini, Mahindra’s electric rickshaw for passenger movement, was launched in Uttar Pradesh, in September, 2017 Vehicles to be available in Lucknow, Agra and Kanpur Lucknow, February 5, 2018: Mahindra &… Continue reading Mahindra Drives its Electric Range of Vehicles to Uttar Pradesh
Nissan reports nine-month results for fiscal year 2017
YOKOHAMA, Japan (February 8, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the nine-month period to December 31, 2017. Nissan generated an operating profit of 364.2 billion yen on net revenues of 8.53 trillion yen, equivalent to an operating margin of 4.3%. During the period, the Group’s performance was adversely impacted by… Continue reading Nissan reports nine-month results for fiscal year 2017