Renault's de Meo calls for flexibility in European EV transition timeline

Renault 5 EV — Renault is preparing to launch its Renault 5 small EV, which will start at €25,000. (RENAULT)

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Reuters

July 22, 2024 07:36 AM

PARIS -- Renault's CEO Luca de Meo has expressed doubts over the timeline for transitioning to electric vehicles in Europe, adding the automaker has to bring down costs if it wants to deliver on its EV goals, in comments to business daily Les Echos.

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