The war is winding down. After years of conflict between the CHAdeMO and CCS DC fast charging standards, it’s beginning to look as if CCS is destined to be the ultimate victor, at least outside of Japan. Business Korea (via Green Car Reports) reports that the South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards plans to… Continue reading South Korea to officially adopt CCS fast charging standard
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Groupe Renault is preparing the mobility services of the future with the Alliance Ventures fund
Wednesday 10 January 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Corporate Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest On 9 January 2018 at the salon CES in Las Vegas, Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, announced the creation of Alliance Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund that will invest… Continue reading Groupe Renault is preparing the mobility services of the future with the Alliance Ventures fund
Cruising With No Hands at 80 MPH in Renault’s Autonomous Car
It had snowed, rained and even hailed a little that morning in the northern French region of Normandy, and we were about to take a new car out for a test drive — a unique model Renault SA built and polished for over two years. Our stress levels were at a peak when the time… Continue reading Cruising With No Hands at 80 MPH in Renault’s Autonomous Car
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launch $1 bln venture capital fund
TOKYO, Jan 10 (Reuters) – The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance said it is setting up a venture capital fund that plans to invest as much as $1 billion over five years, the latest move by major carmakers as they seek to adapt to rapid industry change by investing in startups. It is set to be largest corporate… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launch $1 bln venture capital fund
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches a venture capital fund to invest up to $1 billion over five years
Alliance ventures to prioritize next-generation mobility with $200 million year-one funding New entity to act as main interface for start-ups, investors and the venture capital ecosystem Fund prioritizes open innovation in new mobility, including electrification, autonomous systems, connectivity and artificial intelligence First deal to be a strategic investment in Ionic Materials, a US company developing… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi launches a venture capital fund to invest up to $1 billion over five years
Carlos Ghosn on Autonomous Cars, Tax Reform and Nafta
January 9th, 2018, 10:41 PM UTC Carlos Ghosn, chairman of Alliance Ventures, the world’s largest automotive alliance, discusses the future of autonomous cars, the impact of tax reform on the auto industry and the state of Nafta talks. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on “Bloomberg Technology.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Intel, Mobileye unveil first autonomous car
The CEO of Intel Corp. Brian Krzanich unveiled the US semiconductor giant’s first autonomous car and announced a new collaboration with China’s carmaker SAIC Motor, during a keynote opening address at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The car includes 12 cameras, radars, laser scanners and computing technologies developed by Mobileye and… Continue reading Intel, Mobileye unveil first autonomous car
2018 CES: ADAS Partnerships and Products Propel the Drive Toward Full Autonomy
Speaking on the topic of autonomous driving today at CES 2018, Mobileye CEO Professor Amnon Shashua explained that millions of cars hitting the streets this year, simply equipped with a front-facing camera and Mobileye’s new fourth-generation EyeQ® system-on-chip, will play a crucial role in the delivery of a driverless future. These cars from BMW, Nissan… Continue reading 2018 CES: ADAS Partnerships and Products Propel the Drive Toward Full Autonomy
Webycar reaches a turnover of 3.7 million in Spain after 6 months and 300 cars sold
Posted 09/01/2018 11: 40: 20CET Improve your forecast and expect to market 750 vehicles in 2018 MADRID, 9 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The ‘online’ platform of car sales Quadis, Webycar, reached a turnover of 3.7 million euros since its launch in Spain in July 2017 and after selling more than 300 vehicles both used and… Continue reading Webycar reaches a turnover of 3.7 million in Spain after 6 months and 300 cars sold
Nissan will stop manufacturing Pulsar and Evalia in Barcelona, although it will have no impact on employment
Posted 09/01/2018 11: 39: 11CET The company wants to strengthen its leadership in the segment of electric vehicles and crossovers MADRID, 9 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – Japanese carmaker Nissan will stop producing the Pulsar and NV200 passenger models (Evalia) at its Barcelona plant starting in June and July, respectively, the company said in a statement.… Continue reading Nissan will stop manufacturing Pulsar and Evalia in Barcelona, although it will have no impact on employment