Mitsubishi Motors President Takao Kato said at a financial results conference on the 2nd that Renault, a French automaker with which it has an alliance, is aiming to establish an EV (electric vehicle) company. I showed the idea of making a decision in time.
Renault has a plan to separate the EV business from the main body as a new growth strategy and establish a new company, and is also seeking investment in Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors, which are in partnership.
Nissan announced last month that it was considering an investment, but Mitsubishi Motors President Kato said at an online earnings conference on the 2nd, ``We have not reached a detailed discussion on whether to invest.'' I was.
In addition, based on the EV product strategy in the European market, he said that he would consider the benefits to his company and make a decision at the appropriate time.
On the other hand, regarding the fact that Nissan and Renault are discussing an equal capital relationship, he said, "I will refrain from commenting, but the cooperation of the alliance is essential." As the number increases, he acknowledged that it is important to continue to strengthen the relationship of the three-company alliance.