To the backdrop of the UN Climate Change Conference, Renault has decided to make a number of electric vehicle prototypes available to accredited attendees with for test drive purposes (previous appointment must be made). These prototypes preview the upcoming: Renault Fluence Z.E., and Renault Kangoo Express Z.E.
COP 15: RENAULT TO MAKE PROTOTYPE LECTRIC VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR TEST DRIVES DURING COPENHAGEN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE (DECEMBER 7-18, 2009)
- · Conscious of the stakes associated with global warming, Renault has been working for many years to bring down the CO2 emissions of its models over their complete lifecycle as part of its ongoing bid to reduce the ecological footprint of the automobile. As demonstrated by its Renault eco² programme in favour of the environment, Renault believes it is essential to ensure that the most effective technologies are available to as many motorists as possible at an affordable price. The efforts that Renault has long made in this area has seen the brand emerge among the three most efficient carmakers in Europe today.
- To become the number one European carmaker with regard to CO2 emissions, Renault is working on two main fronts: the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions an unprecedented commitment to all-electric vehicles.
- Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by 2020. The Alliance is investing €4 billion in its zero emissions programme and a 2,000-strong team (1,000 at Renault, and 1,000 at Nissan) is already working on electric vehicles.
- To the backdrop of the UN Climate Change Conference, Renault has decided to make a number of electric vehicle prototypes available to accredited attendees with for test drive purposes (previous appointment must be made). These prototypes preview the upcoming:
- Renault Fluence Z.E.
- and Renault Kangoo Express Z.E.
It will also be possible to test drive Kangoo be bop Z.E., an electric demonstrator vehicle which has just completed a European road show which began in July. These vehicles feature technology which is very similar to that of the upcoming production cars which are currently being developed.
- Electric vehicles mark a clean break solution which will make zero-emission mobility available to all road users.
- Production versions of these electric vehicles will be launched in 2011.
RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E.
Following Fluence Z.E. Concept's unveiling at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault has decided to profit from the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to make the initial prototypes of the upcoming Fluence Z.E. available for test drives. These prototypes represent an intermediate step between the original concept car and the production version, and the objective is to demonstrate how much the Fluence Z.E. project has progressed and how easy it is to drive an electric vehicle. Renault Fluence Z.E. will be released for sale in the first half of 2011 in Israel, Denmark and Europe, and will be the C segment's first production three-volume electric vehicle, as well as the world's first car to be compatible with the Quick Drop rapid battery exchange system. It is suitable for both private and fleet use and will appeal to customers looking for a status-enhancing vehicle that is both economical and ecological.
RENAULT KANGOO EXPRESS Z.E.
Based on Renault Kangoo Express, Renault Kangoo Express Z.E. brings zero-emission mobility to business users. The production version of Renault Kangoo Express Z.E. will also go on sale in the first half of 2011 in a number of European markets where the current Kangoo Express is already well established and acclaimed by fleet operators, tradesmen and traders alike. Renault Kangoo Express Z.E. will be manufactured at Renault's Maubeuge factory in France.
RENAULT KANGOO be bop Z.E.
Renault Kangoo be bop Z.E. does not preview an upcoming production vehicle. However, as a demonstrator vehicle, it has covered some 4,000km in road tests in eight European countries since July 2009. This prototype has enabled the dynamic performance potential of electric vehicles to be showcased to the media, official bodies and fleet operators. Electric vehicles fit perfectly with the Renault eco² environmental policy which seeks to mass market products that make a minimal impact on the environment over their complete lifecycle. Electric vehicles represent a clean break solution aimed at bringing sustainable mobility to all road users. In keeping with the philosophy behind the Renault eco² environmental policy, the mass marketing of electric vehicles is set to achieve an extremely significant breakthrough in favour of the environment.
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December 3, 2009
COP 15: RENAULT TO MAKE PROTOTYPE
ELECTRIC VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR TEST
DRIVES DURING COPENHAGEN CLIMATE
CHANGE CONFERENCE (DECEMBER 7-18, 2009)
· Conscious of the stakes associated with global warming, Renault has been working for many
years to bring down the CO2 emissions of its models over their complete lifecycle as part of its
ongoing bid to reduce the ecological footprint of the automobile. As demonstrated by its Renault
eco² programme in favour of the environment, Renault believes it is essential to ensure that the
most effective technologies are available to as many motorists as possible at an affordable price.
The efforts that Renault has long made in this area has seen the brand emerge among the three
most efficient carmakers in Europe today.
· To become the number one European carmaker with regard to CO2 emissions, Renault is working on two main fronts: the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions an unprecedented commitment to all-electric vehicles.
· Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by
2020. The Alliance is investing €4 billion in its zero emissions programme and a 2,000-strong team
