Tag: Renault

Why the godfather of the electric car is betting on public transport – The New Statesman

Andy Palmer posing with a 1963 Aston Martin DB5 outside of the London Stock Exchange. (Photo by Sarah Lee/Guardian/eyevine) It’s been a tricky couple of years for Andy Palmer, and not only because of the pandemic. The former chief executive of Aston Martin left the company under a cloud in May 2020, two years after… Continue reading Why the godfather of the electric car is betting on public transport – The New Statesman

Toyota will build a $1.29 billion electric vehicle battery factory in North Carolina

Toyota will build a $1.29 billion battery factory in North Carolina in an effort to bring some of its electric vehicle supply chain to the US. The news comes on the heels of Toyota’s announcement that it will invest around $13.6 billion in battery tech over the next decade, including a $9 billion investment in… Continue reading Toyota will build a $1.29 billion electric vehicle battery factory in North Carolina

Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?

Downsizing is a major trend having an impact on many aspects of our lives. But is it also an urban mobility solution for expanding, highly populous cities? As populations increasingly migrate to cities, leading to oversubscribed public transportation and greater congestion, something’s got to give. Thankfully, innovative urban mobility solutions are being developed, with new… Continue reading Four wheels and a smartphone: the future of urban mobility?

Report: UK government offers Rivian incentives for UK factory

The UK government has offered a series of incentives to EV manufacturer Rivian in an effort to encourage the US start-up to build a new factory near Bristol in Somerset. According to the Financial Times, which cites people familiar with negotiations, the government has offered to build a new M5 motorway junction, develop training facilities… Continue reading Report: UK government offers Rivian incentives for UK factory

Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya

At its Futures event in Yokohama Japan, Nissan unveiled an electric lunar rover co-developed alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The prototype features AWD technology that will soon be featured on certain trims of 2023 Nissan Ariya. Nissan Motor Corporation has been in business since the 1930s in Japan, and has established itself as… Continue reading Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya

@Nissan: Nissan to enhance EV charging infrastructure with new fast charger rollout across Europe000569

2021/12/02 Nissan partners with leading EV charging suppliers, Allego and E.ON, to provide customers with a comprehensive rapid charger technology offering Extensive rollout of 24kW and 50kW combined CCS and CHAdeMO DC rapid charging units will arrive in Nissan dealerships in 18 countries throughout Europe Advanced charging infrastructure to benefit Nissan Charge and Plugsurfing charging… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan to enhance EV charging infrastructure with new fast charger rollout across Europe000569

Commodities · 6:33 AM UTCSaving the dinosaurs: Startups drive to electrify fossil-fuel carsYou can save your prized Aston Martin DB6, Porsche 911 or M…

SILVERSTONE, England, Dec 2 (Reuters) – You can save your prized Aston Martin DB6, Porsche 911 or Mustang from the museum of combustion engine history. Or your Fiat 500 and Renault Clio, for that matter. That’s the message from a growing cohort of European and American startups seeking to carve out roles in the auto… Continue reading Commodities · 6:33 AM UTCSaving the dinosaurs: Startups drive to electrify fossil-fuel carsYou can save your prized Aston Martin DB6, Porsche 911 or M…

Autos & TransportationNissan plans UK solar farm big enough to build every Leaf sold in Europe12:29 PM UTC

A man walks in front of the Nissan logo at Nissan Gallery in Yokohama, Japan November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Nissan (7201.T) said on Wednesday it has received planning permission to build a 20-megawatt solar farm at its plant… Continue reading Autos & TransportationNissan plans UK solar farm big enough to build every Leaf sold in Europe12:29 PM UTC

European MarketsRenault expects $1.1 billion revenue from new recycling business7:44 PM UTC

FLINS, France, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) said on Tuesday that its yet-to-launch recycling business could generate an extra one billion euros ($1.13 billion) in revenue by the end of the decade. “These activities will generate 200 million (euros) in turnover from 2025”, Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo told reporters at a former… Continue reading European MarketsRenault expects $1.1 billion revenue from new recycling business7:44 PM UTC