French car manufacturer Renault
RNO,
1.34%
said a Memorandum of Understanding had been signed to set up a 50:50 joint venture with Plug Power
PLUG,
15.93%
in France by the end of the first half of 2021 with a target share of over 30% in the European market for light commercial vehicles with fuel cell drives. The joint venture will combine Renault’s vehicle manufacturing capabilities with Plug Power’s fuel cell and hydrogen system manufacturing knowledge, the companies said. Plug Power shares rose 14% in premarket trading, while Renault rose 1.5% in Paris.
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