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Tuesday, Nov 25
Portugal and Renault-Nissan Alliance Implement EV Agreement for 2010
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, which aims to be the global leader in zero-emission mobility, will bring electric vehicles to Portugal in early 2011, making Portugal one of the first countries to be supplied with electric vehicles from the Alliance. In 2012, Nissan and Renault will mass-...
Friday, Nov 21
Renault-Nissan Alliance Adds Oregon and Monaco to Growing Roster of EV Partners
Oregon. Nissan chairman and Renault SA co-chairman Carlos Ghosn announced the Oregon partnership during his opening address at the Los Angeles Auto Show. (Earlier post.) Nissan will introduce ZEVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later.
Wednesday, Nov 19
Nissan/Renault CEO: “We Need Another Planet”
Quipping that “if people say ‘that’s an ugly car, but it’s electric’”, we’ve lost, Ghosn asserted that electric vehicles must be offered in all market sectors to be economically viable, “not just city cars, but minivans, 4X4s, everything” in order to leverage economies of scale. Renaul...
Production Version of the Renault-Nissan 3.0L V6 dCi Diesel; Targeted for the Maxima in the US
In addition to its application Laguna Coupé, the new engine will be offered on Laguna Sedan and Laguna Estate, in early 2009. Nissan will apply the engine on the new version of Maxima in the US and on Pathfinder and Navarra in Europe. It will also be available on Infiniti EX, FX and M models in Eu...
Thursday, Oct 9
Renault and EDF to Partner on Electric Vehicles and Recharging Infrastructure in France
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has begun ZEV initiatives in Israel, Denmark and Portugal, the state of Tennessee (USA), and Kanagawa Prefecture (Japan), all of which have announced similar partnerships with the Renault Nissan Alliance. (Earlier post.)
Thursday, Oct 2
Renault Unveils New Electric Concept Car
Renault has unveiled a new battery-electric concept car—the Z.E. Concept (Z.E. = Zero Emission)—at the Paris Motor Show. Based on the new Renault Kangoo be bop, the Z.E. Concept is powered by a 70 kW (95 hp) electric motor with 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque and a lithium-ion battery pack.
Monday, Sep 22
New Renault Symbol Delivers 75 mpg US in Eco-Challenge with Eco ...
The recent Renault Symbol Eco-Challenge in Turkey saw the New Renault Symbol 1.5 dCi 85 deliver fuel consumption of 3.15 liters/100km (75 mpg US)—equivalent to CO2 emissions of 85 g/km and a range of 1700 km (1056 miles) on a full tank ...
Monday, Jul 30
UK Luxury Car Buyers Choosing Higher CO2 Vehicles
While the new Band G is reducing the number of cars emitting just over 225 g/km, it is doing nothing to discourage sales of cars emitting over 275 g/km, whose sales are actually going up. It seems perverse that a family that wants to buy a Renault Espace 2.0T Auto (234 g/km) pays the same tax as a F...
Thursday, Jun 21
Renault Introduces E85 Mégane Hatch and Sport Tourer
Renault has introduced its first bioethanol (E85) flex-fuel cars on the European market: the Mégane Hatch and Sport Tourer. The French release for the E85 versions of Mégane Hatch and Mégane Sport Tourer is scheduled for late June 2007, although dealers have already begun taking orders.
Monday, Jun 18
Renault Combines Six-Speed Automatic with New 2.0L Diesel in Espace Van
With a pressure-cast aluminium alloy casing, the AJ0 weighs a low 93 kg (without fluids) and its compact dimensions (length: 385mm) permit the powertrain to be located transversely in the engine compartment. The Renault Espace. Renault has coupled its newest 2.0-liter dCi 150hp and 175h...
Monday, May 28
Renault New Twingo Goes On Sale Next Month
Renault has sold more than 2.4 million Twingos since the model launch in April 1993. The New Twingo targets a broader, more international customer base than its predecessor, and rounds out Renault’s coverage of the small-car segment alongside Clio Campus, Modus and Clio III. The New Twing...
Wednesday, Apr 18
Nissan to Introduce Tier 2 Bin 5 Diesel in US in Maxima in 2010
Nissan plans to introduce a 50-state, Tier 2 Bin 5 diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine co-developed with its partner Renault. Nissan already has diesel engines deployed in Europe, and will so...
Tuesday, Apr 3
Mahindra Renault Launches Logan in India
Mahindra Renault, a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault, has launched the low-cost Logan sedan in India. The entry reflects growing demand in India for larger, mid-size sedans. The gasoline models start at 428,000 rupees (US$9,700); the diesel version will start...
