Tag Archives: Renault and Nissan

Renault and Nissan Settle Definitive Agreements

The upside for all who remain is survival in a difficult environment, in AutoInformed’s view. At the very least it locks in some badly needed economies of scale. It follows a general realignment ongoing at other global automakers. As with all such strategic agreements, announcing them is one thing. However, building a culture of shared trust across vast, diverse enterprises is quite another matter as the sorry Carlos Ghosn saga illustrated. Continue reading

Posted in news analysis | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Uber Plugs-In With Renault, Nissan to Electrify Europe

The MoU between the companies was announced today as part of Uber’s announcement to become a zero-emission mobility platform. By 2025, 50% of kilometers driven on Uber’s platform in aggregate across seven European capitals (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Lisbon, London, Madrid and Paris) will be in electric vehicles, it’s claimed. In practice this means that riders will be able to select a zero-emission vehicle in cities representing 80% of Uber European business by the end of 2021. Continue reading

Posted in electric vehicles, environment, news analysis | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment