Renault and Horse Revolutionize the Market with Million-Dollar Investment in Paraná, Brazil
We have news that will shake up the automotive market: Horse, a newly created company by the Renault Group, announced an investment of no less than R$ 100 million in Paraná. The goal? To develop and produce high-efficiency engines that promise to be more economical and less polluting.
São José dos Pinhais: The New Innovation Center of Horse
The city chosen for this major undertaking is São José dos Pinhais. With this investment, Horse plans not only to revolutionize the market with more sustainable engines but also to generate hundreds of jobs, boosting the local economy.
Horse, part of the Renault Group, is showing that the future of combustion and hybrid engines lies in innovation and sustainability. They are bringing to Paraná the latest in automotive technology, focusing on reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency.
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Jobs and Development in Paraná by Renault
The coolest part of this story is that the engines produced by Horse in Paraná will not only serve the Brazilian market. They will also be exported to several countries, putting Paraná on the global map of the automotive industry.
With Horse’s arrival, Paraná gains a boost in the job sector and technological development. The company will not only create jobs on the assembly line, but will also collaborate on the development of innovation teams, including engineers and other professionals. It’s a great opportunity for the state to stand out even more in the technology scene.
With Horse heavily investing in Paraná, the Renault Group shows that it is committed to innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector. And the best part: Brazil is at the center of this revolution!


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