The high-level suspensions at Renault highlight how seriously carmakers are taking the risks of corporate espionage, especially as they engage in a high-stakes race to develop technology that is different from traditional internal combustion engines.
The case carries other business risks for Renault. A Nissan executive said he was angry that Renault had leaked information, especially as Nissan is the source of much of the technology for the lithium-ion batteries that are being developed for electric vehicles at the Renault-Nissan alliance. (more)
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