PARIS : French car maker Renault is in talks with Nissan about synergies in electric vehicle charging in 11 European countries, Renault’s charging unit CEO told Reuters on Thursday. Talks have already moved forward in France on charging boxes that customers can have installed at home for their Nissan EV, which will be supplied by […]
Google Maps getting expanded EV charging information – EQ Mag
Google claims it will make driving an electric vehicle (EV) easy with a number of new features for Google Maps. These new Google Maps features will only be available on Android Automotive-equipped EVs with Google built-in. At this stage, this includes EVs like the Polestar 2, Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge, GMC Hummer EV, Renault […]
Renault to produce electric vehicles in India, say sources – EQ Mag
Renault also points to the shifting perception of the auto market in India, which posted the fastest growth of any major market in 2022. Renault is considering building a mass-market electric vehicle in India, two people with knowledge of the ongoing review told Reuters, as part of a renewed push into a market where EV […]
Renault to split in five businesses in sweeping overhaul plan – EQ Mag Pro
The new units will span EVs, combustion and hybrid engine assets, the Alpine brand, financial services, and new mobility and recycling businesses. Renault announced a major overhaul that will see it separate its activities in five businesses, deepen ties with China’s Geely and spin off its electric vehicles unit through a stock market listing next […]
India breaks into top 5 markets for Renault, French co eyes bigger SUV and EVs in future – EQ Mag Pro
Kiger has helped propel the French automaker into the top five global markets, highlighting growing consumer enthusiasm for the high-stance subcompact SUV. India as a base has progressively risen from 13th in 2018 to 5th in just three years, propelled by the success of Kwid, Triber, and Kiger. Despite a disruption in semiconductor supplies, these […]
Qualcomm says it will supply chip for new Renault electric vehicle – EQ Mag Pro
Qualcomm said that Renault’s Megane E-TECH Electric will use its chips to power the vehicle’s infotainment system using software from Alphabet Inc’s Google, Qualcomm’s longtime partner in the Android phone market. Qualcomm Inc on Monday said it will supply a key computing chip for the digital dashboard in a new Renault SA electric vehicle. San […]
Renault Locks in Lithium Supply From Vulcan Energy in Five-Year Deal
German-Australian start-up Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd said on Monday it has signed a deal to supply lithium to Renault SA, the latest move by an electric vehicle maker to lock down supply of the battery metal ahead of a projected surge in demand. Vulcan will supply 6,000 to 17,000 tonnes of lithium annually to the […]
Renault raises targets for share of electric vehicles
Unveiling a new plan for electric vehicles (EVs), Renault Chief Executive Luca de Meo said Renault planned 10 new electric models by 2025 and that new, purpose-built electric car platforms would allow it to deliver vehicles at a lower cost Renault said on Wednesday that electric vehicles would account for up to 90% of the […]
Renault Puts Unproductive French Plants to Work on Electric Vehicles
Renault plans to produce as many as 400,000 electric vehicles in three sites combined each year. Renault will create ElectriCity a wholly owned unit that combines operations at the three sites in Douai, Maubeuge and Ruitz. Renault Megane E-Type electric hatchback used for representational purpose. Renault SA revealed just how much work is needed to […]
Renault to Combine Three French Plants For Electric Vehicles Hub
The new company will include the Douai car assembly site, the Ruitz gearbox manufacturing site and the Maubeuge commercial vehicles assembly plant from Jan. 1, 2022. PARIS: French carmaker Renault will combine three of its plants in northern France into a new legal entity, Renault ElectriCity, to focus on electric vehicle manufacturing, two sources close […]