Alpine presents concept for the sport Renault 5
Renault’s sports car brand Alpine has presented a preview of a compact electric model with the A290_ß show car. This is the sporty Alpine offshoot of the future all-electric Renault 5.
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Nissan considers dropping out of Renault partnership
According to an agency report, the Japanese carmaker Nissan is pushing ahead with its growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles independently of alliance partner Renault. The two companies had recently officially agreed on closer cooperation.
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Renault launches final testing phase of the Renault 5
As part of an extensive development programme, nine prototypes of the electric Renault 5 are currently undergoing final endurance tests. The platform, powertrain and battery of the test vehicles are already up to series standard. Now Renault also published the first background information on the new CMF-BEV platform.
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Mitsubishi to launch nine electric and hybrid models by 2028
Mitsubishi plans to introduce 16 new models in the next five years, including nine electric and hybrid models. This is according to a new strategic plan of the Japanese carmaker. One of the models, however, is already known.
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Renault Kangoo Rapid E-Tech ‘Open Sesame’: Not cheap, but good
Renault has launched the second generation of its electric panel van, the Kangoo Rapid. It is more efficient than its competitors from Stellantis, which means lower operating costs. For those looking at the Kangoo Rapid E-Tech for fleets, cost or load capacity are just two of many decisive factors.
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Sodium-ion batteries deployed in China with Renault partner
Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy will soon begin supplying Jiangling Motors Electric Vehicle (JMEV), which is majority owned by Renault, with Na-ion battery packs for the EV3 small electric car.
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Renault and Nissan to build two small electric cars in India
Renault and Nissan are investing around 600 million dollars in India to produce six new models at their joint plant in Chennai. These will include the first two electric cars companies will build in India.
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Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi strengthen worldwide cooperation on EVs
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance unveiled more details about their partnership and new direction for the next 15 years. Plans include joint activities in Latin America, India and Europe – with talk of a joint 800-volt architecture in the latter case.
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EU project designs life-cycle assessment concept for zero-emission transport
The EU-funded TranSensus LCA project aims to develop the basis for a harmonised life cycle assessment approach for electric vehicles across Europe. According to the organizers, such a uniform LCA approach is a key element for achieving the goals of the Green Deal.
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Renault introduces new Megane E-Tech trim in the UK
Renault UK has announced an update for the all-electric Megane E-Tech with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range ‘Iconic’ trim. It features a new heat pump, among other upgrades, and prices start at £41,995.
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Nissan to acquire stake in Renault’s Ampere
Nissan will acquire a stake in Ampere, the future independent electric car division of Renault Group. This is the result of an agreement between the two companies, which is still subject to the approval of the respective supervisory boards.
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Renault to offer retrofits for its most iconic cars to turn EV
Renault is taking its circular approach to electric vehicles further as it will offer to retrofit the classic Renault 4 and 5 as well as the first-generation Twingo cars. The kits come from R-FIT, a brand belonging to oldtimer specialist MCC Automotive.
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Fabrice Cambolive to take over as CEO at Renault
On 1 February 2023, Fabrice Cambolive will assume responsibility as CEO of the Renault brand. Until now, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has also headed the brand. Cambolive’s main task will be to organise the upcoming EV offensive.
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Renault & CEA to develop new bidirectional charger
Renault Group and the French Commissariat for Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies CEA are jointly developing a bidirectional charger with very high efficiency for electric vehicles. The new charger is meant to be used in Renault’s production models by the end of the decade.
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Renault’s Mobilize division swaps out CEO
The founding head of Renault’s mobility division Mobilize, Clotilde Delbos, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Her successor as CEO will be former VW and Bosch manager Fedra Ribeiro, currently Chief Operating Officer of Mobilize.
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Renault & Airbus sign battery cooperation
Airbus and Renault Group have signed a research and development agreement to combine their respective competencies to develop better batteries for electric cars and hybrid electric aircraft.
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Kamaz to make EVs branded Moskvich
Under pressure from Western sanctions, Russia is making a new attempt at domestic electric car production. The Russian manufacturer Kamaz is reviving the Soviet-era Moskvich brand, yet, with Chinese involvement, and will produce the Moskvich 3 in a plant near Moscow given up by Renault.
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Renault moves ahead with restructuring e-mobility business
Renault has presented the third phase of its strategic plan “Renaulution”. In it, the car company not only specifies the electric roadmap for its brands, but also its plans for the future independent electric car division.
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Renault & Dongfeng launch luxury EV brand in China
BeyonCa is a new electric car start-up from China. BeyonCa was founded by Renault China CEO Soh Weiming and Dongfeng Motor, has a headquarters in Beijing, a design centre in Munich and a development site for artificial intelligence in Singapore.
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Seat receives almost half of Spain’s PERTE grant
Spain’s Ministry of Industry has made public the distribution of state aid for the first call of the eMobility funding programme PERTE. In total, the government is distributing 877.2 million euros to ten funding recipients – almost 300 million euros more than previously planned.
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‘4EVER Trophy’ – concept e-SUV to revive Renault 4
Renault has brought the all-electric ‘4EVER Trophy’ to the Paris Motor Show. The concept car in off-road style previews the incoming series compact electric SUV, which the French manufacturer hopes will revive the Renault 4 in 2025.
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Renault electrifies the Kangoo small combi van
Renault is putting the spotlight on the electric passenger car variant of its new Kangoo city vehicle at the Paris Motor Show next week. The new electric combi van called Kangoo E-Tech Electric has an electric motor with 90 kW power and a battery with 45 kWh capacity.
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Nissan & Renault negotiate future of alliance
Nissan and Renault are currently negotiating the future of the alliance and, more specifically, the Japanese carmaker’s participation in Renault’s planned electric car division. The announcement was made by both manufacturers in a short joint statement, without disclosing further details.
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Mobilize presents city EVs as Twizy successors
The Renault mobility brand Mobilize has presented the Twizy successor Duo and its cargo offshoot Bento in detail before the Paris Motor Show. The Duo city car will be available for subscription or long-term rental from the end of 2023. The cargo version Bento for commercial drivers will follow in 2024.
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Renault: Mobilize plans ultra-rapid charging network in Europe
Renault’s Mobilize has announced plans for a network of ultra-fast charging hubs in Europe. Mobilize Fast Charge will comprise 200 sites with six charge points, each adding up to 1,200 plugs. Mobilize will rely on Renault dealers located near motorways for locations.
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German courts challenge Renault over remote battery termination
The German Federal Supreme Court is hearing a case to decide how much power manufacturers have over vehicle batteries in a lease. The court will decide whether it is legal for the battery of an electric vehicle to be remotely turned off in the case of an extraordinary termination of the lease.
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Renault presents electric show car R5 Turbo 3E
Renault’s battery-electric R5 Turbo 3E show car is reminiscent of the Renault 5 Turbo and its successor Turbo 2. Inspired by video games, the reinterpretation has two electric motors that together produce 280 kW and an instant torque of 700 Nm.
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Mitsubishi presents the ASX PHEV for Europe
Mitsubishi has unveiled the new ASX for Europe. The new edition of the compact SUV, an offshoot of the Captur already offered by Group competitor Renault since 2020, is offered as a plug-in hybrid, full hybrid and mild hybrid.
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Renault presents Trafic E-Tech Electric
Renault has equipped its Trafic transporter van with an electric drive. Representing the 3.0-tonne class, the electric vehicle called Trafic E-Tech Electric adds another light commercial vehicle to Renault’s electric vehicle range. Like its sister models with combustion engines, the electric delivery van is built in Sandouville.
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Nissan launches production of the Townstar EV
Nissan has started series production of the Townstar EV for the European markets. The successor to the e-NV200 is based on the CMF-C platform developed with alliance partner Renault and is now being manufactured in Maubeuge, France.
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