Category: renault

Renault’s ‘transformer’ EV concept can stretch to take on extra batteries

[ad_1] When in Travel mode, the body lengthens by 20 cm (8 inches) to accommodate the extra battery and make the cabin more comfortable for a long voyage. It does that via the “active bodywork,” consisting of fighter-plane like side flaps that can move to allow the chassis to slide from one mode to another. […]

Formula 1’s underdogs struggle with the technical challenges of the sport

[ad_1] Formula 1 is no longer about brute horsepower and the smell of gasoline. Since its ’80s and ’90s heydays, F1 has transformed into a greener, safer and more technologically advanced sport. Cars are now powered by hybrid gasoline/electric motors that are the most efficient and complex in the world. The power is still brutal, […]

Waymo is developing driverless services with Renault and Nissan

[ad_1] We’re partnering with @Groupe_Renault & @Nissan on behalf of The Alliance to explore driverless mobility services for passengers and deliveries starting in France & Japan. More https://t.co/UZiOpAYScY pic.twitter.com/hIbmBurt89 — Waymo (@Waymo) June 20, 2019 Renault-Nissan Alliance business development chief Hadi Zablit said the companies will “develop a framework for deployment of mobility services at […]

Fiat Chrysler may strike Renault deal to survive changing car industry

[ad_1] The two sides have already been talking about sharing car platforms, the FT said, although it heard that the discussions are far enough along that they’ve gone “beyond simply sharing the technology.” Fiat Chrysler and Renault have declined to comment. A deal could have significant ramifications for both the tech in Fiat Chrysler’s cars […]