Renault Leaks Said to Pose Risk to Nissan, LG Secrets
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Suspected leaks of Renault SA electric-car secrets may have compromised Japanese affiliate Nissan Motor Co.’s battery blueprints, as well as designs by LG Chem Ltd. and Better Place, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Three executives accused by the French carmaker of knowingly passing on strategic data had access to designs for Nissan and LG power packs and battery-management systems supplied by California-based Better Place, the people said. They asked not to be identified because the investigation is ongoing.