Renault & Bolloré team up on three-seater EV
The two groups have signed a letter of intent that covers plans for a possible joint venture to win and run new car-sharing projects, similar to the Autolib’ project spearheaded by Bolloré around the Paris region. This could also see Renault take a stake in the Bolloré Group’s BlueLy and Bluecab car-sharing services, based in Lyon and Bordeaux respectively.
Renault and Bolloré are also looking to co-operate on the production of Bolloré’s Bluecar four-seater model as well as the new convertible model due next June. This would see some production transferred to Renault’s Dieppe plan.
The firms are also looking at the development and production of a three-seater electric vehicle. The vehicle would have a range of over 200km / 120 miles and use a 20kWh Bolloré battery.
Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news - or gossip.
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