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Renault Z.E. revolution going strong at the Geneva Motor Show!

Team Z.E. — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:12:03 +0000

A new step was taken today in the distribution of Renault Z.E.’s vehicles. Europcar just pre-ordered its first 500 electric vehicles from Renault, to be made available for rental. In the meantime, Schindler selected Renault to supply its vehicle fleet, starting at the end of 2010. Start your (electric) engines!

The Renault Z.E. revolution is stronger than ever! 500 Renault electric vehicles will be delivered to Europcar’s agencies located in the largest European cities, from the 3rdquarter of 2011. Europcar has given substance to the partnership agreement signed at the recent Frankfurt International Motor Show with Renault to promote zero-emission* mobility solutions. With the addition to its fleet of the Renault Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Z.E. models from 2011 and then of the Zoe Z.E. in 2012, Europcar will make the “zero emission” solution available to its customers. “The interaction between our network and Renault’s technology will genuinely pave the way for a major advance in mobility solutions”, stated Rafael Girona, Chief Operating Officer of Europcar Groupe.

This announcement comes right after the signature of a memorandum of understanding between Renault and Schindler, aimed at promoting zero-emission mobility*. Schindler will be part of a pilot group that will test the first Renault zero-emission vehicles by the end of this year. The test will enable Renault to better understand the upcoming customer utilization of electric fleets and to fine-tune its offering for fleet business.

* in use

Everything you ever wanted to know about Lithium-ion batteries – Renault ZE Blog

Team Z.E. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:14:49 +0000

The latest installment of the “Zero Emission Magazine” was released earlier today. We invite you to join us to see Better Place unveil its demonstration center near Tel Aviv in Israel. The perfect occasion to better understand what the company, Renault’s strategic partner, is all about.

Then, back to an exclusive interview with Matthieu Tenenbaum, Deputy Director of Renault Group’s Electric Vehicle Programme. He will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about batteries: the technological choice of Lithium-ion, security, production, recycling…

A big thanks to our partner sustainable-mobility.org for this video.

Discovering the Renault Zoé Z.E.

Team Z.E. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:44:47 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, we asked our Facebook fans to share with us all the questions they could think of about the Renault Zoé Z.E. We forwarded them to Dominique Lucas, brand manager, who jumped at the chance to invite us to take a closer look at the innovative vehicle.

In this exclusive interview, you will discover the outside of the car, but also the inside: the sharp look, innovative green ideas and the improved security come together in perfect harmony. Dominique Lucas also unveils why the exclusive Spa concept will make you feel better than in any other car, how you will be able to personalize your dashboard, and shows the other breakout technologies. Follow us on our little tour!

Renault Z.E’s best of the web : our January selection

Team Z.E. — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:23:58 +0000

Renault Z.E. keeps making headlines worldwide. Take the Twizy, for instance. This “revolutionary vehicle” started off the month by a little trip to India. The car was actually being displayed outside Europe for the first time, in front of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, no less! It was confirmed that the Renault Z.E. range will be launched in India by 2014.

But India was not the only place going crazy for Renault’s electric vehicles. A letter of intent signed in Reunion also made strides. Renault will test 50 electric vehicles charged from renewable energy sources, right on the island.

Stay tuned to see which destination Renault Z.E. might show up next!

Renault ZE: Fluence and Kangoo prototypes unveiled

Team Z.E. — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:09:29 +0000

Our partner www.sustainable-mobility.org recently released a new edition of its online show, following the Copenhagen international conference. In this video, Renault gives us an exclusive first look at its Fluence and Kangoo prototypes. By doing so, Renault proves once again how committed it is to bringing electrical vehicles to the forefront. Take a look at this footage to discover plenty of concrete info on the prototypes: how the battery works, the way it recycles energy, the cars’ release schedule, etc.
Also, make sure not to miss feedback from the journalists who had the chance to try the vehicles first hand.