Nissan launches production of new and improved 100% electric Nissan LEAF in Sunderland, UK - 28/03/2013

- 100% electric LEAF goes into production at Nissan Sunderland Plant
- Improved model with more than 100 updates, longer range and quicker charging
- Announcement represents £420m investment in UK battery and LEAF production
- Production to support more than 2,000 jobs in the UK automotive industry

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Renault-Nissan establishes Port of Tyne as common entry point for imports into Northern England - 27/03/2013

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Top crash safety rating for Renault ZOE electric car - 05/03/2013

Renault ZOE has been awarded a five-star rating following the passive safety tests carried out by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), despite the stricter criteria introduced by this independent body in January 2013. The score achieved by ZOE provides further evidence of Renault’s expertise in the realm of passive safety. 

Renault-Nissan Alliance opens new Silicon Valley Research Center to enhance advanced research and development - 19/02/2013

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (February 18, 2013) —The Renault-Nissan Alliance has expanded its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new advanced research center initially specializing in autonomous driving and connected cars.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Unicredit to launch a sales finance joint venture in Russia - 14/02/2013

MOSCOW (Feb. 14, 2013) – Renault-Nissan Alliance (“Alliance”) and UniCredit have agreed to establish a dedicated automotive bank offering a wide range of financial services to Renault, Nissan and Infiniti brand customers and dealers in Russia.

The joint venture will be controlled by the Alliance which will have a 60% stake. UniCredit will participate as a qualified minority investor with a 40% stake.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Sales Record in 2012 - 04/02/2013

- Despite recession in Europe and slowing pace of sales in China, global sales were a record 8.1 million units

- Strongest growth came from emerging markets and the United States

- Zero-emission sales up more than 80% from 2011

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance joins climate action group - 28/01/2013

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s R20 welcomes Alliance support

- The Renault-Nissan Alliance backs Vienna R20 Conference

- Speakers from Renault and Nissan to address delegates

- Fleet of electric vehicles on hand for participants to test

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The Strategic Cooperation Between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Agreement with Ford to Accelerate Commercialization of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Technology - 28/01/2013

- Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement  for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs

- Collaboration expected to lead to launch of world’s first affordable, mass-market fuel cell electric vehicles as early as 2017

- Unique collaboration across three continents and three companies will help define global specifications and component standards

- Sends clear signal to suppliers, policymakers and the industry to encourage the further development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide

Renault-Nissan and Russian Technologies create joint venture to finalize strategic partnership with AVTOVAZ - 12/12/2012

- Renault-Nissan and Russian Technologies create joint venture to accelerate product launches and technology transfer to AVTOVAZ, Russia’s largest carmaker.
 

- Renault-Nissan will get a majority stake in the joint venture, called Alliance Rostec Auto BV, which will control AVTOVAZ, leader of the Russian auto market .
 

- This deal promotes Renault, Nissan and LADA’s improved synergy and product development in the fast-growing Russian market.

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Renault Kangoo Z.E. celebrates its first anniversary! - 29/10/2012

- It was on October 28, 2011, that Kangoo Z.E. first appeared in Renault showrooms to mark the official beginning of the brand’s electric vehicle offensive.

- Today, this small van, which is made at Maubeuge, France, has emerged as the best-selling electric vehicle in France and is marketed in 15 countries.

- Sales of Kangoo Z.E. have contributed significantly to Renault’s lead in the electric vehicle market. As of end-September 2012 (excluding Twizy), the brand enjoyed a European segment share of 28.2 percent.

- The model has also been acclaimed by the media in the form of numerous awards, including the prestigious ‘International Van of the Year 2012’ (IVOTY) prize which went to an electric vehicle for the very first time.
 

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