Nissan sets out plans for £1bn electric car hub in Sunderland

Nissan has set out plans for a new £1bn electric vehicle hub in Sunderland, which will create thousands of jobs. The plans include a new electric battery plant, built by its partner Envision, and production of its new all-electric model. The Japanese carmaker said that about 900 new jobs would be created at Nissan, 750… Continue reading Nissan sets out plans for £1bn electric car hub in Sunderland

The Guardian view on state subsidy: Brussels was not the problem | Editorial

The purpose of Brexit is summarised by its advocates in a word – sovereignty. In practice, that means the power to enact laws that European Union membership would forbid. With the exception of border control, the leave campaign avoided spelling out what those legal departures might be. The picture is coming into focus. On Wednesday,… Continue reading The Guardian view on state subsidy: Brussels was not the problem | Editorial

Renault accelerates EV strategy, plans 10 new BEVs by 2025

Renault plans to accelerate its EV strategy. The carmaker targets over 65 percent of electric vehicles in the sales mix by 2025 and up to 90 percent electric vehicles in the Renault brand mix in 2030. Taking advantage of its dedicated EV platforms, the Group plans launching 10 new battery-electric vehicles by 2025, seven of… Continue reading Renault accelerates EV strategy, plans 10 new BEVs by 2025

Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources

Ionity, whose shareholders also include South Korea’s Hyundai Motor as well as Volkswagen units Porsche AG and Audi, has 348 stations in operation across the continent, with a further 45 under construction. FRANKFURT: Royal Dutch Shell and Renault are among those interested in taking a stake in electric vehicle (EV) charging group Ionity, two people… Continue reading Shell, Renault interested in stake in Volkswagen-backed Ionity: sources

New Renault 5 electric supermini to cost around £18,500

The new Renault 5 electric hatchback is set to cost around £18,500 when it goes on sale in 2024. The revived nameplate will be part of a major new plan to revive the French firm’s fortunes and will sit on the Renault Group’s new CMF-BEV platform for small electric cars.  Speaking during a Renault electropop event, company boss… Continue reading New Renault 5 electric supermini to cost around £18,500

@Renault: Renault eWays ElectroPop000245

PRESS RELEASEJune 30th, 2021 Renault eWays ElectroPop: a historic acceleration of Renault Group’s EV strategy to offer competitive, sustainable & popular electric vehicles Renault Group makes a historic acceleration in its EV strategy, leveraging its technological and industrial assets along with 10 years of experience in electric mobility to make bold choices and offer competitive,… Continue reading @Renault: Renault eWays ElectroPop000245

Renault-Nissan rejig how they manage Daimler partnership – sources

The logos of car manufacturers Nissan and Renault are pictured at a dealership Kyiv, Ukraine June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo Alliance-level job in charge of Daimler ties to be scrapped Firms to manage relations with Daimler bilaterally Partnership has not met initial hopes, but still has projects PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) – The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi… Continue reading Renault-Nissan rejig how they manage Daimler partnership – sources

Renault “targets 90% of purely electric cars by 2030”, says its boss

Ten years ago, Renault was a pioneer in the electric market. Today, the group seems to lag behind some of its competitors. How do you explain it? When I arrived, I discovered a group with a lot of potential, skills, and above all experience. Renault has actually entered this market almost at the same time… Continue reading Renault “targets 90% of purely electric cars by 2030”, says its boss

Automotive: Renault announces a “historic acceleration” on the electric

No, Renault is not behind Volkswagen or its European rivals to negotiate the accelerated shift towards the electric car. This is the message that the manufacturer wanted to convey on Wednesday morning, by presenting “a historic acceleration” of its strategy. It will result, among other things, by 90% 100% electric vehicle for the Renault brand… Continue reading Automotive: Renault announces a “historic acceleration” on the electric

@Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379

2021/06/30 Third generation of Nissan’s pioneering elevates the Crossover experience for customers again Stunning design, electrified & efficient powertrains and intuitive technology in a “just the right size” package Designed, developed and produced in UK PARIS (30th June 2021) – Nissan’s all-new Qashqai crossover is beginning to appear in the showrooms, but customer orders have… Continue reading @Nissan: New Nissan Qashqai hits 10,000 customer orders in Europe000379