Tag: Nissan

New evidence twist in Carlos Ghosn’s curious case – Asia Times

Four years ago this past weekend Nissan assembled global news media representatives at its headquarters in Yokohama to announce the arrests of two of its top executives, Carlos Ghosn and Greg Kelly. An industry legend for his role in saving the Japanese automaker from bankruptcy 19 years earlier, then building what came to be known… Continue reading New evidence twist in Carlos Ghosn’s curious case – Asia Times

Autocar Professional’s December 1, 2022, issue is available now – Autocar Professional

This 48-pager is packed with news, features, interviews and technology articles that will keep you up to date on developments in the Indian and global auto sector.  Cover StoryOur highlight is a top-level executive interview with Carlos Tavares, Chief Executive Officer of Stellantis. Tavares visited India recently and feels that the country’s low cost production… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s December 1, 2022, issue is available now – Autocar Professional

U.S. auto fleet fuel efficiency flat in 2021 as Detroit Three lag

Automakers are meeting rising vehicle emissions requirements in part through using credits earned in prior years or by buying excess credits from rivals. By David Shepardson The U.S. new vehicle automotive fleet’s fuel efficiency was flat in the 2021 model year as automakers sold more sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks compared to cars, while… Continue reading U.S. auto fleet fuel efficiency flat in 2021 as Detroit Three lag

Clean Technica: Tesla & BYD Record Orders In Thailand Show That Emerging Markets Are Starved Of EVs002446

Complete our 2022 CleanTechnica reader survey for a chance to win an electric bike. Who said there was no demand for EVs? EV sales keep breaking records in Europe, China, and other places. For example, Norway’s EV market share for new vehicle sales is now consistently well over 80% every single month. In China, the… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla & BYD Record Orders In Thailand Show That Emerging Markets Are Starved Of EVs002446

What’s next in Renault’s transformation plan?

The Renault Group took major steps to reorganise its business as part of the Renaulution plan unveiled in January 2021. First, Renault formed a joint venture with Chinese OEM Geely to make and distribute internal combustion engines (ICEs) and hybrid technology to brands owned by each OEM as well as outside customers. Pending final agreement,… Continue reading What’s next in Renault’s transformation plan?

U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

The loan will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan, supporting 6,000 construction jobs and 5,100 operations jobs at the three plants. By David Shepardson The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it had finalized a $2.5 billion low-cost loan to a joint venture of General Motors Co and… Continue reading U.S. finalizes $2.5 billion loan to GM, LG battery joint venture

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WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it had finalized a $2.5 billion low-cost loan to a joint venture of General Motors Co (GM.N) and LG Energy Solution (373220.KS) to help pay for three new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities. Reuters first reported in July the planned loan to Ultium… Continue reading Untitled

@Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team to debut Gen3 car at pre-season testing000916

2022/12/12 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Formula E Team is set to debut its Gen3 car this week at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s Season 9 pre-season test at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. The squad, racing as one entity for the first time in Formula E, recently revealed its striking new livery in… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team to debut Gen3 car at pre-season testing000916