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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new $1.4B plant in Mexico; next-gen compacts for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti

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It also shows how our collaboration, which began in Europe, has become global in scope. The new engines will feature advanced technology in a compact package and will offer a significant improvement in fuel economy, as well as low emissions. —Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance knows how to work successfully in collaborative partnerships, and this experience is extremely valuable in today’s and even more tomorrow’s global auto industry. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG. The launches of the jointly developed models are planned for 2013 onwards.

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COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans

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The declaration is not legally binding and is focused on a global level. We will work together to overcome strategic, political, and technical barriers, accelerate the production of zero emission vehicles and increase economies of scale, to make the transition faster, lower cost, and easier for everyone.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. If we set clear direction around EVs, because of our market size the global car manufacturers will have little trouble meeting demand. There are at least 31 countries and U.S. Japan has a 2035 deadline.