Renault Leads The Way In The Future Of “Electric” Vehicles

Posted by on 02 May 2023 under Electric Vehicles

Renault Leads The Way In New Electric Vehicle Technology

Renault Leads The Way In New Electric Vehicle Technology

Electric cars are on the rise and in an effort to drive sustainable mobility, Renault is turning to cleaner technology and engines. When talking about electric cars, there is traditionally a distinction between “conventional electric vehicles” and “hydrogen vehicles”, but now with Renault’s innovation in the hydrogen fuel cell space, the future of electric cars looks a little different.


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Renault EVs Might Be Headed For Emerging Markets Soon…

Posted by on 12 Apr 2023 under Electric Vehicles

Exciting Renault News Teases Mass-Market Indian EVs

Exciting Renault News Teases Mass-Market Indian EVs

Exciting news South African EV enthusiasts! According to recent reports, Renault is considering building a mass-market electric vehicle in India as part of a renewed push into a market where EV adoption is expected to grow quickly from a small base.

This study by Renault shows the French automaker’s commitment to electrification plans, even as it continues to negotiate with its partner Nissan Motor about investing in an EV unit that it plans to carve out from its other operations. Even though this tech won’t be making its way to our sunny shores first, it does show that emerging markets are a strong focus for the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance.


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New Renault Models And The Future Of SA EVs

Posted by on 28 Mar 2023 under Electric Vehicles, News

What To Expect From Renault SA In The Short And Medium Term

What To Expect From Renault SA In The Short And Medium Term

They say local is lekker, and Shumani Tshifularo from Limpopo is very local indeed, and his position as MD of Renault SA is more than lekker. He opened up about his journey to the head of Renault SA, as well as what the immediate future will bring and his expectations for the longer term.


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Ambitious Plans For An Indian-made Renault Kwid EV

Posted by on 30 Jan 2023 under Electric Vehicles, Renault Kwid

New Renault Kwid EV Could Be Made In India

New Renault Kwid EV Could Be Made In India

According to multiple sources, we could see a Renault Kwid EV version manufactured and sold in India as Renault is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a mass-market electric vehicle locally. The automaker’s effort to enter this market – where EV adoption is expected to skyrocket from its current low levels – marks an aggressive move forward.


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Renault Tapping The Heat Of The Earth To Save On Carbon

Posted by on 05 Dec 2022 under Electric Vehicles

Geothermal Power To Build Renault EVs And EV Batteries

Geothermal Power To Build Renault EVs And EV Batteries

Renault has teamed up with French renewable energy company Engie to create a geothermal plant at its Douai factory in France. The current contract is for 15 years and will provide both heat and electricity to the plant. Drilling at the site is expected to start by late 2023.


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Renault Amps Up The Move To A Sustainable Electric Future

Posted by on 22 Nov 2022 under Electric Vehicles, News, Renault

Renault Software Defined Vehicle plans

Renault Group + Qualcomm planning for a sustainable electric future

Earlier this month, Groupe Renault sat down with investors to roll out the plans for its new sustainable business revamp, which includes a newly launched electric-vehicle, as well as a platform for the development of thermal and hybrid assets.


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Renault EV Partnerships To Rival VW And Tesla

Posted by on 20 Oct 2022 under Electric Vehicles

Renault EV Partnerships Ahead Of 2030 Target

Renault EV Partnerships Ahead Of 2030 Target

With the automotive world, in particular, turning to electrification, Renault has worked tirelessly on its EV partnerships which are ahead of schedule. The French automaker will control 80% of its EV value chain well in advance of its 2030 target for developing EV partnerships in batteries, electric motors and power electronics.


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R5 Turbo 3E: The Electric Rebirth Of The Renault 5 Turbo

Posted by on 07 Oct 2022 under Electric Vehicles

E-Concept Of The Renault 5 Turbo Unveiled At Chantilly 2022

E-Concept Of The Renault 5 Turbo Unveiled At Chantilly 2022

Electric cars aren’t just meant for the daily commute. That much was made clear when Groupe Renault recently rolled out the R5 Turbo 3E electric concept vehicle at the 2022 Chantilly Arts & Elegance Car Show contest held in France on September 25th.


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The Renault Cléon Plant Goes Electric As Part Of Renaulution

Posted by on 12 Sep 2022 under Electric Vehicles, News

Renaulution Kicks Off At The Renault Cléon Plant

Renaulution Kicks Off At The Renault Cléon Plant

The Renault plant at Cléon was opened in 1958 and has built 98 million engines and gearboxes since then. Now the factory is moving to the future with six new lines producing the ePT-160kW electric motor for the new Megane E-TECH Electric and a future new C-segment vehicle.


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Creating A Better Future With The Renault Mégane E-Tech

Posted by on 23 Aug 2022 under Electric Vehicles, News, Renault

Renault Mégane E-TECH

The Renault Mégane eVision

With the battle for EV market dominance, the Renault Mégane E-Tech seems to check all the right boxes. According to Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault SA, the production and sale of the new Renault Mégane E-Tech EV model suggest that the company is making improvements when challenges for the car industry have increased.

The French automaker is working on its turnaround plan with several new electric cars to take on Volkswagen AG and Stellantis. This comes as several European carmakers are struggling to manage the shortage of semiconductors and rising inflation which could impact the market as consumers won’t be able to afford more expensive electric vehicles.


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