Tag: Renault

Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech

Alpine’s upcoming electric cars will draw heavily on engineering from its Formula 1 team as the marque seeks to optimise efficiency while reinforcing its enthusiast-targeted brand positioning. Three all-new Alpine EVs will be launched over the next four years, meaning Dieppe requires expertise in electrified powertrain technology and, in order to maximise range, aerodynamics – which is in abundant supply… Continue reading Hot new Alpine electric cars to use Formula 1 aero and tech

Ford will have to weigh all options for electric facility in India

Ford has been making news in India over the last few weeks even though it is over seven months since it made known that it was going to stop producing cars for this market. In February, the Centre announced that the American automaker was among those entities which qualified for its PLI (production linked incentive scheme)… Continue reading Ford will have to weigh all options for electric facility in India

@Nissan: 2022/03/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for February 2022 Nissa…000704

2022/03/30 YOKOHAMA, Japan –Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for February 2022. 1. Production Global production declined 7.8% from a year earlier. Production in and outside Japan declined 11.4% and 7.0% from a year earlier, respectively. 2. Sales Global sales declined 16.6% from a year earlier. Sales including minivehicles in… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/03/30 Nissan production, sales and exports for February 2022 Nissa…000704

Automotive: Plastic Omnium continues to diversify into electrics

Step by step, Plastic Omnium is reshaping its product portfolio to adapt to the scheduled disappearance of internal combustion engines. The equipment manufacturer announced two investments in electric mobility on Tuesday, including one in the promising young tricolor Verkor, chosen by Renault to become one of its battery suppliers. Plastic Omnium will participate in the… Continue reading Automotive: Plastic Omnium continues to diversify into electrics

NIKOLA AND ENGS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO. SIGN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ZERO-EMISSION SEMI-TRUCK SALES

PHOENIX, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, and ENGS Commercial Finance Co. (“ENGS”), a member of Mitsubishi HC Capital Group (“MHC”) and a market leading commercial finance company, today announced a signed agreement to facilitate sales of Class 8 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and… Continue reading NIKOLA AND ENGS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO. SIGN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR ZERO-EMISSION SEMI-TRUCK SALES

German Handelsblatt: Vintage car: “Fanfare in the direction of Wolfsburg!” – the Opel Kadett becomes 60004059

The next few months will show whether the new Opel Astra will succeed in shaking the throne of the VW Golf as king of the compacts. In any case, the Astra carries the genes of a people’s car, as it embodies the modern successor to the legendary Opel Kadett. In 1972, this sales champion contributed… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Vintage car: “Fanfare in the direction of Wolfsburg!” – the Opel Kadett becomes 60004059

@Nissan: Nissan Charge EV customers receive another boost with access to IONITY’s European fast-charger network000703

2022/03/28 Nissan Charge app subscribers can now access IONITY’s network of 1,600 fast-chargers in 24 European markets Future owners of the all-new Ariya coupé-crossover and Townstar EV will benefit from reduced prices at IONITY chargers through a new Nissan Charge subscription The latest expansion of Nissan’s EV charging offering reinforces its Ambition 2030 strategy for… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Charge EV customers receive another boost with access to IONITY’s European fast-charger network000703

Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing

Alpine’s first ever SUV – the all-electric GT X-Over – has broken cover in heavily disguised mule form while testing in snowy conditions. As these new spy shots show, the newcomer’s underpinnings are covered in heavily modified Dacia Duster body, but look closely and there are a few prominent features that are key giveaways.  Large… Continue reading Upcoming Alpine GT X-Over SUV spotted testing