V2G Technology Is Getting New Interest In China & Europe
China has begun testing V2G technology on a large scale. What it learns could have implications that apply to other nations.
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5-Axle Battery-Electric Cement Mixer From Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks is introducing a new battery powered cement mixer with 5 axles and a 10 cubic meter payload.
Don’t Be Fooled By The Car Industry’s ‘Complain Then Comply’ Strategy
An EU Automotive Plan that keeps the targets, but supports demand and local battery manufacturing, can make this a landmark year for the industry. Last year it was €15 billion. Now it is €16 billion. Are these the growing income of a Russian oil oligarch? A weekly bingo win? No, … [continued]
Dacia Plans To Introduce An €18,000 Electric Car In 2026
Renault is planning to begin production of a new battery electric Dacia city car in just 16 months, the shortest time ever for the company.
Corporate Fleets and the EU Automotive Industrial Action Plan
How the European Commission can boost demand for made-in-Europe EVs The European car industry is in the midst of a historical transition shifting to electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. New challenges arise, such as Chinese competition or ensuring a predictable demand. To build a resilient automotive industry, the EU needs to … [continued]
Flexis Offers Vehicles & Embedded Solutions for Connected, Electrified Urban Logistics
With three cutting-edge electric vehicle models and a comprehensive ecosystem of services to serve the full urban logistics lifecycle, Flexis is transforming urban logistics. With its state-of-the-art SDV electrical architecture and common EV-native skateboard platform, Flexis presents three vehicle variants designed to address the urban logistical issues facing Europe. The … [continued]
Renault’s Automotive Pedigree Sells the Megane E-Tech Down Under
That’s what the Renault salesperson told me yesterday when I went to check out the Renault Megane E-Tech. After my experience driving the Zoe 6 years ago, I was prepared to be disappointed. I was pleasantly surprised. The Megane is an attractive mid-range CUV. The three white cars, clustered together … [continued]
Brightening Influences — Bright EVs To Cheer Up The UK … And Also China, Greece,…
Amidst so much negativity and struggle in the US, how about some colorful ideas for the new EV era? In the Pacific Northwest, all sorts of electric cars are common, brightening up the grey climate. Across the continent and The Pond, Renault has launched a Brighten Up ‘Grey UK’! initiative. … [continued]
Honda Nissan Merger Update — Things Get Complicated
The merger between Honda and Nissan will need to resolve a myriad of challenges before it gets completed later this year.
Renault 5 Is Car Of The Year In Europe 2025
I will never forget the sight of a bright yellow cool looking car hurling up the narrow gravel road to my house — in 1976! Yes, my dad was testing a brand new Renault 5 and just had to give me — 7 years old — a ride in it. … [continued]
