Merger between Stellantis and Renault denied, Shimano under investigation and a transformable electric scooter

On Survoltés, the week of February 5, 2024 was marked by diverse and varied news: on the one hand, a rumor of a merger – subsequently denied – between Stellantis and Renault arose, on the other, Shimano is under attack. an investigation into alleged abuse, and finally, a transformable electric scooter caught our eye.

Stellantis and Renault, a merger quickly denied

Faced with rumors of a merger between Renault and Stellantis, the French state, majority shareholder of Renault, has clarified its position by denying these allegations. The government’s confidence in Renault remains intact, emphasizing the importance of its strategic partnerships, in particular with Nissan, Google, and Qualcomm, for its future in the electric sector.

Shimano under disturbing investigation

Bicycle giant Shimano is under investigation after the revelation of abuse of migrants by its Malaysian subcontractor Kwang Li Industry. Accusations of financial exploitation and verbal and physical abuse have been reported, highlighting potential precarious working conditions and wages well below the legal minimum.

This transformable electric scooter is a revolution for urban transport

Surge, a startup owned by Hero MotoCorp, introduced the Surge S32 Concept, a modular electric scooter that can transform into a pickup truck in just three minutes. This hybrid vehicle, capable of transporting passengers or goods, inaugurates a new category of vehicle in India, offering an innovative solution for urban transport.

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