Renault Slashes Costs with AI and Metaverse in Major Industrial Overhaul

In a press release, Renault announced the production of eight new models in its plants, as part of a major overhaul of its industrial system, made possible by advances such as digitization, the use of the metaverse, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Thierry Charvet, Renault’s industrial manager, says these changes are aimed at making the company more agile, efficient and competitive. He states that this industrial transformation will make it possible to better meet customer expectations while fully exploiting the company’s strengths. Renault does not plan any job cuts despite these technological advances, it is promised. The new technologies will be mainly used to improve productivity and facilitate the work of employees.

The French manufacturer claims that the reliability of its vehicles has tripled, placing it among the best levels in the industry, adding that its plants are at the top of the rankings of the independent firm Harbour Report and are among the three global manufacturers most efficient in terms of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reduction.

As part of this transformation, Renault has integrated an industrial metaverse, which connects 12,000 equipment items in its plants around the world. This innovation makes it possible to collect two million data points per minute, accelerating production and reducing costs. The company estimates savings of 270 million euros thanks to this technology, particularly in terms of predictive maintenance. This digitization should also reduce vehicle delivery times by 60% and significantly reduce their carbon footprint.

Similarly, Renault is embarking on an ambitious environmental approach, aiming to reduce energy consumption in its plants by 20% by 2025, and to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2025 for its ElectriCity complex in France. Regarding artificial intelligence, the company plans to multiply by ten the number of its operational applications by 2025.