Electric Vehicle News
3 Global Automakers Tie-Up on Electric R&D Source: Nissan Electric Vehicle LA Auto Show Showcases New EVs Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi just announced that they're intensifying their R&D alliance to develop advanced auto technology. At the top of the list is a common platform for electric cars across the three brands. Nissan's new CEO Makoto Uchida said today that the R&D alliance is the key to future growth. They're setting up a separate company and will appoint a General Secretary to run the R&D innovation operation. Nissan also announced that it's going to launch an all-electric SUV. LA Auto Show Electrified Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the annual LA Auto Show is underway and a number of new electric vehicles are being showcased. The big story is the number of high-end electric SUVs on display. Examples include the Audi E-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes EQC. There are also several electric hyper-cars including the BMWi8 and the Acura