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Kangoo Van ZE: Renault unveils design of Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E.

(16/04/2010)

Electric vehicles represent a clean-break solution aimed at making CO2 emissions-free mobility in use, except wear parts, available to all. In its bid to become the number one low CO2 European carmaker, Renault is working on two main fronts: * the introduction of new technologies for internal combustion engines and transmissions, * and a strong commitment to all-electric vehicles. Renault estimates that electric vehicles will account for 10 per cent of the world market by 2020. The ... [more]

Kangoo ZE: Europcar to offer the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011

(05/03/2010)

Europcar has pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the 3rd quarter of 2011. Through a roll-out targeting its rental outlets in Europe’s largest cities, Europcar is set to offer its customers the new Renault Zero Emission range from 2011 in the European short-term rental market. With electric vehicles, which produce zero emissions during use, Renault is preparing a breakthrough solution that provides sustainable mobility for all. The four sho... [more]

Kangoo Van Maxi: Renault expands compact van range with Kangoo Van Maxi and New Trafic

(10/02/2010)

The launch of New Kangoo Van Maxi sees Renault become the market's only manufacturer to cover the complete spectrum of business user needs by offering the same compact van in a choice of three different sizes. Renault is introducing two further new models: New Kangoo Van Maxi and New Trafic. Kangoo Van Maxi Alongside Kangoo Van Compact and Kangoo Van, Kangoo Van Maxi completes the Renault compact van range – a range which features three different length options, unique on the European mark... [more]

Kinetic Energy Recovery System KERS: Mechanical hybrid system for commercial vehicle and bus applications

(01/01/2010)

Whilst electric hybrid systems have already been developed for bus applications and have demonstrated useful fuel savings, such chemical battery-based solutions add considerable weight and complexity, lead to increased whole-life costs due to regular battery replacement and also raise associated environmental and disposal issues. In contrast, mechanical hybrids have been shown to offer up to twice the efficiency of a typical battery-based electric hybrid system in a package that is half the siz... [more]

Kangoo: Renault will launch the Fluence electric vehicle first in Israel and Denmark

(18/11/2009)

Renault has decided to mass market a complete range of affordable zero-emission electric vehicles starting in 2011. Renault has now revealed the four production sites for its future EV range. The city car previewed by Zoé Z.E. Concept and the electric Kangoo will both be produced in France, at Flins and Maubeuge respectively. The vehicle based on Twizy Z.E. Concept will be built in Valladolid, Spain. Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emi... [more]

KPGC10: Nissan 370Z Roadster makes UK public debut at the Goodwood Revival

(01/10/2009)

At the Goodwood Revival, the British public got its first change to get up close and personal with Nissan’s latest high performance, high value model. While it doesn’t go on sale in the UK until March next year, the tide of enthusiasm for the Roadster is growing as the 370Z coupe roars onto Britain’s roads. In keeping with the West Sussex event’s historical theme, the 370Z Roadster saw the light of day in Britain for the first time alongside some of Nissan’s most recognisable performance mode... [more]