{"id":39104,"date":"2025-05-21T16:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=39104"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:16:29","slug":"renault-willing-to-share-technology-for-driving-down-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/renault-willing-to-share-technology-for-driving-down-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault willing to share technology for driving down costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRenault<\/a> has decided to share its vehicle platforms and architectures with other car companies to help keep rising EV production costs under control. As CEO Luca de Meo explained, the main goal is to reduce production and supply costs, especially for small cars and commercial vehicles, where traces are slender, he said.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \nQuick Comparison: Renault\u2019s Open-Tech Approach vs Traditional OEM Models (2025) \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Feature<\/th>Renault\u2019s Open-Tech Strategy<\/th>Traditional Approach<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Platform Sharing<\/td>Open to sharing with other carmakers<\/td>Mostly kept proprietary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Development<\/td>Collaborative, cost-saving approach<\/td>Independent, more expensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target Price for EVs<\/td>Sub-\u20ac20,000 for Twingo EV<\/td>\u20ac25,000+ for most small EVs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Car Profitability<\/td>Transparent about low or no profits<\/td>Often hidden or subsidized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
India Strategy<\/td>Aims for full control of Indian joint venture<\/td>Many stick with joint ventures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goal<\/td>Make affordable EVs more accessible globally<\/td>Compete individually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt a parliamentary hearing in Rome, de Meo insisted that Renault continues to invite technological partnerships, even though last year\u2019s plans with Volkswagen<\/a> were abandoned. At one stage, both carmakers planned to build a low-cost electric Renault Twingo together, but the German brand later withdrew.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWork on the next-generation Twingo EV is now being handled independently by Renault which aims to release it in 2026 for less than \u20ac20,000 (roughly $21,700). The Renault Twingo EV is a very affordable electric vehicle on the European market, helping promote Renault\u2019s plan to make electric cars accessible to all. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThe idea is simple\u2014when you share platforms and core architectures, you reduce duplication and investment,\u201d said de Meo. \u201cThis is critical in segments where the cost of regulatory compliance is rising faster than revenues.\u201d \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRegulatory changes from 2015 to 2030 are predicted to add 40% to the cost of small cars and about 20% to the cost of medium-sized vehicles, he said. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the same time, Renault is taking over full control of its joint venture with Nissan<\/a> in India. French automaker Renault has informed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) about its intention to buy the 51% stake in RNAIPL from Nissan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis acquisition will include all shares and zero-coupon non-convertible preference shares owned by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Nissan Overseas Investments B.V. With this approval, Renault will own the venture all on its own which would help it make better business decisions as competition continues to grow in China. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAutomakers worldwide are focusing their growth ambitions in electric cars on India. Since Asia-Pacific is becoming a big EV and small-car market, having full control in the region could let Renault speed up introducing electric vehicles that people can afford. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRenault\u2019s choice to use the new platform shows that the automotive industry may now prefer to join forces than to compete alone. When costs to develop EVs are so high and more rules are making them more expensive, teamwork in innovation could be key. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRenault\u2019s previous difficulties and new independence point toward the company being ready to dominate cost-effective EV manufacturing in parts of Asia and Europe. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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