The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has pledged to continue its activities including development of next-generation batteries following the sacking of the alliance’s chief.
Carlos Ghosn (pictured) was removed as chairman of Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan after his arrest in Japan over allegations of misconduct.
Last month, the alliance’s investment arm said it was stepping up its investment in fast-charge battery technology research.
And earlier this year, the alliance invested in Massachusetts-based Ionic Materials— which is developing a solid polymer electrolyte it says enables improved performance and cost effectiveness of high-energy density batteries for automotive and other applications.
The alliance partners said in a 29 November statement: “Over the past few days, the board of directors of Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have all— individually and collectively— emphatically reiterated their strong commitment to the Alliance. The Alliance has achieved unparalleled success in the past two decades. We remain fully committed to the Alliance.”
