Brazil approves US$36 million loan for Renault-Geely hybrid vehicle development

Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved a US$36 million loan to Renault Geely do Brasil to develop hybrid propulsion technology at its facility in Paraná. The technology will be incorporated into a new electrified vehicle scheduled for launch in 2027. The financing forms part of Renault’s broader US$1.15 billion investment program in Brazil from 2025 to 2027, supporting automotive innovation, electrification and lower-emission vehicle production.

Source: PV Magazine LATAM