Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

The Renault Group remains committed to Formula 1 through its Alpine team and sees it as a powerful marking tool for its road car efforts. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said the sport is a “boom box” for amplifying Alpine and was something the company could be built around, giving it “credibility to enthusiasts”.… Continue reading Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions

Dacia is open to creating limited-series Dakar versions of its road cars off the back of its inaugural entry into the world’s most famous rally. The Dacia Sandrider, a rally buggy inspired by the Manifesto concept car, will compete in next month’s Dakar Rally as part of the wider World Rally-Raid Championship. Dacia CEO Denis Le… Continue reading Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions

Performance Brokerage Services Represents Lithia & Driveway (LAD) on the Sale of Carson Nissan in California

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Carson Nissan in California from Lithia & Driveway (LAD) to David Massoudi of Mass Auto Group. IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is proud to represent Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD)… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Represents Lithia & Driveway (LAD) on the Sale of Carson Nissan in California

Clean Technica: EVs Take 94.9% Share In Norway – New Hope For Final Steps003746

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! November saw plugin EVs take 94.9% share in Norway, up from 90.6% year on year. BEV sales grew 30% YoY, taking almost 94% share. Overall auto volume was 11,689 units, up 13% YoY. Tesla took the top two spots,… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 94.9% Share In Norway – New Hope For Final Steps003746

Clean Technica: Tesla to Power Nissans as Charger Integration Pushed by Network App003745

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Nissan expands it EV charging network plugging into Tesla Superchargers When Tesla introduced the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in 2022, it opened what is the world’s largest electric vehicle charging network to adoption by other automakers and charging… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla to Power Nissans as Charger Integration Pushed by Network App003745

Clean Technica: Nissan ARIYA Drivers Getting Access to Tesla Superchargers in 5 Days in USA003744

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The convenience of EV charging on road trips, or even for normal city use, is going to get much better in 5 days in the US for Nissan ARIYA drivers. Following EVs from some other auto brands gaining access… Continue reading Clean Technica: Nissan ARIYA Drivers Getting Access to Tesla Superchargers in 5 Days in USA003744

German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008315

Renault is one of the most enthusiastic protagonists of electromobility. The small car Zoe came onto the market eleven years ago and was approved in the spring. The electric R4 and R5 will inherit it. Although Renault is bravely staying on the ball, electric driving has not developed nearly as brilliantly as the French manufacturer,… Continue reading German FAZ: Scenes of a transformation008315