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FILE PHOTO: A new Renault Twingo electric car is unveiled during Renault Group capital market day for its new electric vehicle unit Ampere, in Paris, France, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Nissan may partner with Renault on new small EV for Europe

Renault, Nissan discuss a joint EV version of Renault’s Twingo to debut in 2026 under 20,000 euros, aiming to compete with Chinese EVs.

A Renault Twingo electric vehicle is seen at the 2024 Paris Auto Show in Paris, France, October 15, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/ File Photo
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Renault beats Q3 forecasts as new launches lift sales

Renault posted a surprise Q3 revenue rise, driven by demand for new hybrids, despite declining sales volumes amid a tough market.

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is illuminated on a production line for the Golf VIII and Tiguan cars at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Hybrids top petrol power for first time in EU new car sales, ACEA says

Hybrids overtook petrol-powered vehicles in EU new car sales for the first time in September, industry data showed on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse attends an event at the Auto Shanghai show, in Shanghai, China April 18, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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BMW CEO: Europe must cancel petrol engine ban to reduce reliance on China

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse urges Europe to reconsider its 2035 ban on new fossil fuel cars to reduce reliance on China’s battery supply.

A new Symbioz E-Tech hybrid car by French manufacturer Renault is seen in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, October 11, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Low-cost hybrid tech gives Renault breathing space in tough EV transition

Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s low-cost gearbox boosts the brand's position in Europe’s hybrid car market.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Carmakers adjust electrification plans as EV demand slows

Lowering targets, increasing hybrid production and changing timelines — how car manufacturers are responding to weak EV demand.

A Renault logo is pictured in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Renault CEO says sector could face billions in fines as EV sales slow

Europe's auto industry could face fines of 15bn euros for carbon emission due to slowing demand for EVs, Renault CEO Luca de Meo...

Workers Walor factory in eastern plants that make auto parts worry about the shift to electric vehicles (AFP)
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EV transition worries French car industry workers

Parts suppliers across France fear that phasing out combustion energies will see automotive manufacturing jobs move out of the country.

FILE PHOTO: Raindrops cover the logo of French car manufacturer Renault on a automobile seen in Paris, France, January 14, 2016. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
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Renault’s first-half profit beats estimates, sticks to 2024 outlook

Renault's first-half profit exceeded expectations due to strong pricing and new vehicle launches, maintaining its full-year profit-margin forecast amidst rising hybrid sales.

FILE PHOTO: Battery cells with the logo of LG Energy Solution are displayed at the company headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 23, 2024.   REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
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LG Energy Solution in talks with Chinese firms to make low-cost EV batteries for Europe

South Korea's LGES is in talks with Chinese suppliers to produce low-cost EV batteries for Europe, a senior executive said

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