Teorias Ruizianas: fevereiro 2010

Renault ZE Concept é um grupo de 4 carros eléctricos da Renault, que vão sair entre 2011 e 2012.

"For Renault, the electric vehicle is the real long-term solution to today’s environmental and noise pollution issues. Technological innovations now make it possible to mass market an electric vehicle at reasonable cost."

Kangoo Z.E. Concept announces a light commercial vehicle, especially designed for professionals, that will be available for the 1st semester of 2011;
Fluence Z.E. Concept prefigures an electric version of a family car, that will be launched first in Israel (1st semester 2011) and then in other countries;
by mid 2012, a full-electric city car (close to Zoe Z.E. Concept) measuring less than four meters long and with five seats, ideal for commuting;
also in 2nd-half of 2012, a new type of urban vehicle close to Twizy Z.E. Concept (a passenger can seat behind the driver);
beyond 2012, Renault will continue to extend its electric car range to cover all segments.

Várias maneiras de carregar o carro eléctrico, na imagem da esquerda. 6-8 horas em casa, 30 min num posto de "abastecimento" próprio, e 3 min se trocar a bateria num posto.

"Running costs are roughly 20% lower than an equivalent combustion vehicle since electricity costs much less than petrol (around €1 per 100 km)"

"Electric motors are the equal of gasoline and diesel cars in terms of performance. Regarding acceleration, for example, an electric motor delivers all of its power as soon as it pulls away"