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Renault is
furthering its strategy aimed at
reducing CO2
emissions with the development
of electric vehicles. Since the
beginning of 2008, the
Renault-Nissan Alliance has
signed agreements, which will lead to the mass
marketing of this form of
vehicle from 2011.
Z.E. Concept ('Z.E.': Zero
Emission) is Renault's vision of
the electric vehicle as an
efficient, user-friendly,
zero-emission car. Based on the
brand new Renault Kangoo be bop,
Z.E. Concept features a fun
design which has been adapted to
the spirit of an electric
vehicle, with the focus on
minimising energy consumption
while at the same time providing
core comfort features.
The energy consumption of
auxiliary functions such as
lighting, heating, climate
control, etc. is an electric
vehicle's range, so special
attention has been paid to
optimise energy management. Z.E.
Concept also incorporates
several interactive information
features which are fun to use.
Z.E. Concept is powered by a
70kW electric motor with torque
of 226Nm, with lithium-ion
batteries.
Solar panels, positioned on the
roof, power a temperature
regulation system. Cooling the
inside of a vehicle uses a great
deal of energy, but this system
permits a pleasant temperature
to be maintained in the cabin,
even at standstill or when
parking, and avoids having to
switch on the climate control
when starting the vehicle.
The conventional drag-producing
exterior mirrors have been
replaced by streamlined,
low-energy cameras which are
also powered by the roof-mounted
solar panels to enhance
all-round visibility, especially
when manoeuvring. The low-drag
full-disc aluminium alloy wheels
also improve aerodynamic
performance.
The headlamps use efficient,
high-performance light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) which are not only
long lasting but also low
consumers of energy.
Z.E. Concept is equipped with a
70kW (95hp) electric motor which
delivers torque of 226Nm, making
it particularly flexible,
responsive and comfortable to
use. Batteries are lithium-ion
type.
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