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This week, a rain of announcements fell in the automotive sector. On Friday, we learned of the green light granted to Tesla to launch production in its first European mega-factory near Berlin, which puts an end to an administrative and legal soap opera that delayed the start of the factory.
It is probably no coincidence that Volkswagen formalized on Friday March 4 an investment of two billion euros to build a new electric car factory. The boss of the group does indeed cease to urge his troops to a ” revolution to catch up with Tesla.
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Meanwhile in Japan, Sony and Honda have announced an alliance. The electronics giant and the manufacturer plan to form a joint venture. Objective: to sell high value-added battery-powered cars and provide a range of mobility services.
Tesla in sight
Earlier in the week, Ford announced the creation of a new entity. “Ford Model e” will be dedicated to the electric. Ford also plans to spend 50 billion dollars on electricity by 2026 once morest a previous estimate of 30 billion between 2021 and 2025. Ambition: to exceed 100% electric manufacturers, and therefore Tesla.
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Stellantis does not intend to be jostled by newcomers either. The group, which presented the first 100% electric Jeep SUV on Tuesday, plans to launch no less than 75 electric models by 2030. Stellantis aims to halve its carbon emissions by 2030 compared to the year last.
