Renault CEO Urges Flexible Timeline for EV Transition Amid Cost Concerns

July 22, 2024
Renault CEO Urges Flexible Timeline for EV Transition Amid Cost Concerns
  • Renault CEO Luca De Meo questions Europe's timeline for transitioning to electric vehicles.

  • De Meo emphasizes the need for cost reduction to achieve EV goals.

  • Challenges exist in achieving Renault's target of electrifying 100% of car production by 2035.

  • De Meo stresses the importance of flexibility in the transition schedule and aligning customer demand with the goal.

  • The automotive sector faces regulatory uncertainties and competition, impacting the shift to EVs.

  • Global EV sales rose in 2023 but fell in 2024.

  • New car sales in the EU increased in June.

  • Renault acknowledges the difficulty of meeting the 2035 target and highlights the necessity of cutting costs to drive the transition effectively.

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