Ampere has been announced as a new electric vehicle brand created in collaboration between Renault and Geely as a way to leverage what both brands have to offer. The company will be utilized as a way to create low emissions, hybrid and carbon-free technologies for cars, which will be supplied to a wide range of vehicle manufacturers. This could help to expedite the creation of more electric vehicle models by helping brands to reduce costs by outsourcing the required technology to Ampere.
Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo spoke on Ampere saying, "As Renault Group accelerates with its Renaulution transformation to capture value on the entire new automotive value chain, we are pleased to have agreed plans for an ambitious partnership with Geely to keep developing the ICE and hybrid engine technologies that will remain a critical part of the automotive supply chain for decades to come."
Collaborative Electric Vehicle Brands
Renault and Geely Have Partnered to Create Ampere
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Electric Vehicle Production - Companies partnering to create new EV brands to leverage what both sides have to offer, create low emission and carbon-free technologies
2. Outsourcing Electric Vehicle Technology - The creation of a company like Ampere can help reduce costs for vehicle manufacturers by outsourcing required EV technology.
3. Hybrid Engine Technology Development - Partnerships between established automotive companies and EV startups could help to develop ICE and hybrid engine technologies required in the production of electric vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - There are opportunities for collaboration between automakers to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles.
2. Electric Vehicle Industry - Partnerships between established automakers and EV startups can create more affordable and accessible EVs.
3. Technology Industry - Innovation in the electric vehicle industry necessitates technologies such as battery technology and software development, providing opportunities for companies in the technology industry to partner with automakers to improve the production of electric vehicles.