Showing posts with label Renault. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Renault. Show all posts

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Lithium Drive: Renault Electric Life TV advert ilc, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax



  We have seen this TV ad with Nissan Leaf - now Renault is marketing its Electric Cars in Europe.


The Real Price of Oil: 100 Years Of Non-Renewable Energy Disasters


"With 2011 coming to its end we would like to share these days major events from this year which will be defining our future. This future will be uncertain and unknown, but we can grasp the major trends already. It will be about the Energy Transition. This transition is not something that we just would like to do, but it is the only way to survive - it is what we have to do. We still can try and reverse the inevitable economic collapse and stop the Power Transition and biggest Wealth Transition in the mankind history."
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Thursday, December 01, 2011

Lithium Drive: Zero-emission shuttle used at UN Climate Change Conference ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax


An fleet of mass-produced electric cars vehicles have taken to the streets of Africa. Twelve electric cars from the Renault and Nissan are highlighting the benefits of green transportation and provided a zero-emission shuttle services for delegates at the 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa.

China to spend $1.7 trillion on strategic sectors as Beijing seeks to bolster waning growth


"We have another stimulus and this time from where the money is - from China. The package is more than two times bigger than during the global financial crisis and will be spent within next five years. We can expect that this time it will continue to be all about the securing supply of strategic resources and Energy Transition. Electric Cars are one of the strategic industries in China now, according to the 12th Five Year Plan."

Jim Puplava: Stephen Leeb: Red Alert - Peak Of Everything: Lithium, Rare Earths, Copper, Gold and Silver

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Lithium Drive: Renault Fluence ZE – the best pure electric car yet? ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax

  

  Finally, Renault is making headlines with its promised Electric Revolution. "Normal car", but better one - this electric car has all chances to make EV revolution to take to the streets. Pricing at the level of the ICE car and lease of Lithium batteries is making it the real game changer.


Lithium Drive: Electric Revolution: Renault announces order for over 15,000 Kango Z.E EVs by 19 companies


"Renault has promised us The Electric Revolution and now Kangoo Z.E. EV is launched at all Renault dealerships all across the France. We have expected more mass media attention in Europe, but event went quite low profile. Europe Kangoo EV launch is next and later Renault Fluence Z.E. will be coming out.
  The real revolution can be coming in the recently announced numbers of Renault Kangoo orders - 15,637 models have been ordered and it is compare to the Nissan Leaf world-wide sales of just above 7k units and GM Volt which are still below 4k. Even more impressive is the order from Better Place for Renault Fluence Z.E. for 115,000 electric cars! This is the way to move forward in electric space and we will monitor the delivery progress here.
  We are wondering what has happen with the massive GE order for GM Volts?"


theguardian:

"Renault Fluence ZE – the best pure electric car yet?

It may not be the breakthrough electric car the industry is waiting for, but the ZE makes big strides on range, price and looks

Will Dron

Jeremy Clarkson doesn't like electric cars. Among his more reasonable objections are that you can't go much further than 100 miles on a charge, and that the batteries might cost a bit to replace when they wear out.

Well, Renault's Fluence ZE might go some way to making him feel a bit warmer towards pure electric cars, at least on these fronts.

First of all, the Fluence "Zero Emissions" manages to look like a normal car. That's really not a given – the G-Wiz, for example, looks like something drawn by a sugar-addled five-year-old. The Fluence, by comparison, is a handsome and quite conventional saloon. Observers won't have a clue that it's powered by electrons instead of petrol.

Based on a petrol car's design, this electric version does 0-62mph in 13secs and a top speed of 84mph. Those aren't sports car numbers of course, but because the Fluence ZE delivers all of its torque from zero revs, it does manage to feel quicker than the numbers suggest.

The five-seat interior feels conventional. It's quite roomy up front and there is space in the back for a couple of adults. But because the battery pack lives between the back seat and the boot, the latter is a bit compromised. Otherwise, the only real clue that you're in a pure-electric car is the charge-level indicator where you'd normally find a rev counter. There is also a meter that shows how much energy you're using at any given moment.

And driving the Fluence ZE couldn't be easier. Turn the key and the word "Go" appears on the dash. Slot the automatic shifter into D and off you go. It really is that simple – once you're underway, the only clue that the Renault is electric is the eerie absence of noise at lower speeds and the seamless acceleration, unbroken by the usual gearshift jerks.

The Fluence ZE is actually quite good fun to drive on twisting roads, too. The ride quality, while firm, is not uncomfortable.

And now, the thing that everybody wants to know about – range. Renault says that the Fluence ZE can go 115 miles on a charge. But drive aggressively, as Clarkson might like to, and that could fall to 50 or 60 miles.

Renault is also attempting to address the battery life issue. When you buy the ZE, you own the car but only lease the battery. That means Renault sorts any problems that might arise and guarantees that the battery in your car will never have less than 75% of its original efficiency. And there's a wide range of battery hire options with Renault – for example, a three-year contract costs £81 per month with a 9,000-mile annual mileage allowance.

At £17,850 after the £5,000 government plug-in car grant, the Fluence ZE will be the least expensive pure-electric family car on sale mid-2012. Bear in mind, though, that you'll need to stump up another £799 to install the recommended home charging unit, as well as the monthly battery lease fee. Against that, running costs will be much lower than for a diesel or petrol-powered alternative.

I'm pretty sure that the Fluence ZE wouldn't convert Clarkson, but it could win over a great many others.

• Will Dron is managing editor of electric car site TheChargingPoint.com"
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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Lithium Drive: Tomorrow is the day for The Electric Revolution - Renault ZE Electric Vehicle Test Drive Experience ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax



Renault Ireland held test drive sessions for the Kangoo ZE and Fluence ZE in summer 2011. This allowed the motoring press and public experience what it is like to drive a Renault electric vehicle. We recorded their reactions.

  Renault promises us tomorrow The Electric Revolution - we are looking forward to it and you can check today Renault Fluence driving test.

Lithium Drive: All-electric Renault Fluence Z.E. saloon delivers quiet and relaxed zero-emissions driving at a sensible price


"Renault talks about The Electric Revolution in 3 days and we think that Renault business model with lease of the lithium batteries will be the game changer in the electric cars market space. Can Europe lead the way in the electric cars space? By all means - if you consider the price of gas at over $8 per gallon in UK now.


Lithium Drive: Renault Z.E.: Putting An End To The Myths About Electric Cars


"Renault is moving forward with its Electric Revolution to be unveiled in the next couple of weeks. The company has produced the great documentary about Electric Cars and will launch its new marketing scheme with leasing Lithium batteries instead of selling them. It will be the game changer in the Electric space. Innovative approach allows to sell EVs at the price of the similar car with ICE, when lease payments for the battery and payments for the electricity will be less than the gas bills. All the Green credits are yours as the  difference, when the Oil price will continue its rise. The very important issues of the Lithium battery reliability, warranty and upgrade will be taken out of the customer decision process - Renault will manage your Lithium battery for you. It is simple, but very logical and powerful solution and will make mass market for Electric Cars reality. We do never pay for the gas upfront - why should we pay to drive Electric?
  Visit Renault Z.E website for the interactive information board:"





1 LIKE… 1ST IN THE CHALLENGE BIBENDUM FOR FLUENCE Z.E.
Challenge Bibendum 2011
The Challenge Bibendum tests and rewards the best eco-friendly automobile technology. Who took first place on the podium in the 2011 event? Renault Fluence Z.E….
Fluence Z.E. was faster than a powerful electric roadster… The car was acclaimed for its exemplary manoeuvrability, its time on the test circuit and its energy efficiency (covering 215km without recharging).
Fluence Z.E.’s entire well-to-wheel CO2 output was also recognised with an award (it was much lower than that of a hybrid vehicle). And the car received a design award for the best integration of battery charging solutions in the vehicle. Fluence Z.E. has set a tough precedent…
Do you know that 2011 October, 28 is an essential issue in car history?"

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Lithium Drive: All-electric Renault Fluence Z.E. saloon delivers quiet and relaxed zero-emissions driving at a sensible price ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax

  

  Renault talks about The Electric Revolution in 3 days and we think that Renault business model with lease of the lithium batteries will be the game changer in the electric cars market space. Can Europe lead the way in the electric cars space? By all means - if you consider the price of gas at over $8 per gallon in UK now.


Lithium Drive: Renault Z.E.: Putting An End To The Myths About Electric Cars


"Renault is moving forward with its Electric Revolution to be unveiled in the next couple of weeks. The company has produced the great documentary about Electric Cars and will launch its new marketing scheme with leasing Lithium batteries instead of selling them. It will be the game changer in the Electric space. Innovative approach allows to sell EVs at the price of the similar car with ICE, when lease payments for the battery and payments for the electricity will be less than the gas bills. All the Green credits are yours as the  difference, when the Oil price will continue its rise. The very important issues of the Lithium battery reliability, warranty and upgrade will be taken out of the customer decision process - Renault will manage your Lithium battery for you. It is simple, but very logical and powerful solution and will make mass market for Electric Cars reality. We do never pay for the gas upfront - why should we pay to drive Electric?
  Visit Renault Z.E website for the interactive information board:"







Electric Vehicle Lithium Battery Market to Reach $14.6 Billion in Revenues by 2017, According to Pike Research


"Now we can talk about the growth and the hot market for the Lithium batteries. Asia is leading the way forward and Asian trading houses and Lithium materials producers are securing the Lithium supply for the Green Revolution in transportation. With Oil moving above $90 today more bids are coming into the Lithium developers space which are bitten into the dust with the end of the world scare during past couple of months. Insiders are buying into Orocobre Lithium and International Lithium now and, maybe, this sell off will be another major entry point into this generational Bull market. Future will tell."


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By Luke Madden


Electric vehicles are currently limited to hatchback models like the Nissan Leaf – but Renault is about to change all that with the introduction of the Renault Fluence Z.E. saloon.

While you might not recognise it, the Fluence is already produced for European markets with a traditional combustion engine. In this Z.E. guise it’s powered by a 70kW electric motor – about 94bhp – and produces 226Nm of torque.



To fit the Fluence with the batteries necessary to power an electric car, Renault engineers have had to stretch the body by 130mm and it shows in the slightly awkward silhouette. Otherwise though, the Fluence Z.E. looks like any other car and, aside from the charging flaps on both front fenders, you’d be hard pushed to tell it was an electric vehicle. Look closely though and the giveaways are blue tinted lights and badges.

Inside is a well-built cabin with soft-touch materials covering the dashboard and a range of solid feeling buttons and switches. This car’s battery-powered status is marked out by bespoke dials and a few Z.E. badges.



Changes under the skin are more thorough. The electric motor is about 40kgs lighter than a traditional diesel engine but the batteries – located at the rear – add an extra 280kgs. This makes the front suspension softer while the rear subframe has been strengthened to deal with the extra weight.

The driving experience is typical of an electric car with 226Nm delivered from a standstill. That allows for punchy acceleration that's so impressive we couldn't believe the official 0-62mph time of 13 seconds. Meanwhile the lack of vibration and noise from the engine do wonders for refinement around town.



Handling is safe and predictable but never particularly rewarding. This feels like a car more geared for town driving with a soft ride and light, but precise steering.

Range is still a concern though, with Renault claiming an official figure of 115 miles, dropping as low as 50 miles under the worst conditions. By contrast they say good conditions will allow for up to 125 miles of zero tailpipe emissions motoring.

To top up the batteries you can get a Wall-Box installed at your house for £799 which will fully charge the battery in six to eight hours – charging from a normal 240v socket will take between 10 and 12 hours.



At launch Renault is only offering one version of the Fluence – called Prime Time – and it costs from £17,850 including the £5,000 government grant for electric vehicles.

The price is so low because it doesn’t include the expensive batteries; instead Renault will lease these to you on a monthly basis. For example a 9,000-mile-a-year lease over three years will cost £81 – though covering 15,000 miles a year will warrant a monthly cost of £103.80.



Renault bills the Fluence Z.E. as the first all-electric saloon car and it’s based on the combustion engine Fluence sold elsewhere in the world – but not in the UK. Buyers pay for the car and lease the expensive batteries for a monthly fee and in return they’re rewarded with cheap running costs and zero exhaust emissions.

Styling

Although the Renault Fluence Z.E. may be new to the UK, the design itself has been around in Europe for a while now and it’s beginning to show its age. Renault has done its best to make the Fluence Z.E. look futuristic with blue tinted badges and exterior trim but it’s not a particularly exciting design. To fit the large battery pack engineers have had to stretch the Fluence’s body too which makes it look slightly stretched. Inside the cabin you’re greeted by an interior that feels functional and well-built. The dash is covered in soft-touch plastic and there’s a good range of equipment included too. Changes over the combustion-engined car include Z.E. badging on the dash and new dials showing battery charge and energy usage.

Driving and Performance

Despite only boasting 94bhp the Fluence feels like it has plenty of power. That’s down to the 226Nm torque figure that – unlike a combustion-engined car – is available as soon as you put your foot down. This means acceleration off the line is impressive but it certainly doesn't look it from its official 13-second 0-62mph time.

MPG and running costs

Running costs should be less than a combustion engined car, with a full charge expected to cost around £3. The monthly lease price of the battery depends on your mileage but for most it should be £81. Renault is keen to point out that servicing and insurance costs will also be lower than a traditional car.

Practicality

The Fluence Z.E. is a large car with a spacious interior. There’s room to seat three adults across the back bench while boot space is 317 litres. Normally electric conversions lose boot space because of the bulky batteries but the lengthened body has ensured this figure is identical to the standard Fluence. There’s a wide 1,020mm opening and low 698mm sill which makes loading extremely easy.

Safety and reliability

People will no doubt have worries about battery technology but Renault offers various warranties and guarantees to give buyers peace of mind. Included in the lease price is breakdown cover if you run out of charge and Renault is committed to providing you with a battery that has at least 75 per cent of the full charge capacity it had when new. The heavy batteries shouldn't pose any extra danger during a crash either as Renault has braced the rear subframe to ensure the batteries can't pierce through into the cabin during a rear impact.




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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Lithium Drive: Renault Z.E.: Putting An End To The Myths About Electric Cars tnr.v, czx.v, alk.ax, lmr.v, tsla, rm.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax, jnn.v, abn.v, res, mcp, avl.to, quc.v, cee.v, sqm, fmc, roc, li.v, wlc.v, clq.v, lit, nsany, byddf, gm, dai, rno.pa, hev, aone, vlnc

  

  Renault is moving forward with its Electric Revolution to be unveiled in the next couple of weeks. The company has produced the great documentary about Electric Cars and will launch its new marketing scheme with leasing Lithium batteries instead of selling them. It will be the game changer in the Electric space. Innovative approach allows to sell EVs at the price of the similar car with ICE, when lease payments for the battery and payments for the electricity will be less than the gas bills. All the Green credits are yours as the  difference, when the Oil price will continue its rise. The very important issues of the Lithium battery reliability, warranty and upgrade will be taken out of the customer decision process - Renault will manage your Lithium battery for you. It is simple, but very logical and powerful solution and will make mass market for Electric Cars reality. We do never pay for the gas upfront - why should we pay to drive Electric?
  Visit Renault Z.E website for the interactive information board:



National Plug In Day, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, is an unprecedented nationwide observance drawing global attention to the environmental, economic and other benefits of plug-in electric vehicles through simultaneous events staged in at least twenty major cities nationwide. Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association are teaming up to plan for this effort, which will sound the bell through plug-in parades, tailpipe-free tailgate parties, test-drives and other grassroots activities all across the country.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Lithium Drive: Renault ZE Electric Vehicle Test Drive Experience ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax


  Renault Fluence Z.E. is making its rounds in Europe and will become the Electric Cars' game changer with its pricing at the same level as Fluence ICE car and Lithium battery leased to the customers. Electric Cars are coming and now we can expect more and more creative marketing approaches to roll out them in a mass market fashion.

"Lithium Drive: Ford & SunPower Partner for the Drive Green for Life Program. This is the very smart move on the part of Ford and Sun Power. Pricing will be crucial, but it is the move in the right direction. Buyers of the Electric cars will be interested in the alternative energy sources and this move could drive both markets. The game changer will be the implementation in U.S. of the Renault scheme with Lithium batteries leased to the buyers and combined tax rebates on Electric Cars and Solar panels, when everything is sold as the one package and with a turn key installation."

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Lithium Drive: Fully Charged | Renault Fluence ZE |ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, rm.v, lmr.v, abn.v, asm.v, btt.v, bva.v, bvg.v, epz.v, fst.v, gbn.v, hao.v, jnn.v, ks.v, ktn.v, kxm.v, mgn, mxr.v, rvm.to, svb, ura.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax



"Renault Fluence ZE : it is just the standard car which happens to be run on Electricity. This marketing move can drive a lot of people towards the electric cars, but pricing will be the most important point for the electric cars to take off in a mass market fashion.

 "The very important message is that Electric Renault Fluence Z.E. price will be the lowest on the market compare to other Electric Cars. You will not own the battery and will have to lease it from the company. It is a smart solution, when warranty and battery's durability is taking out of customer decision process. This battery lease allows to make the pricing lower with monthly payments. Nobody pays for the gas upfront when we are buying ICE cars anyway. Better Place and Renault promised that the price for the Electric Car will be comparable to the Renault Fluence with diesel engine  and your running cost, including battery lease and electricity bills, will be at least the same at these gas price levels."





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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Lithium Drive: The Renault ZE electric cars tested ilc.v, tnr.v, czx.v, cgp.v, alk.ax, lmr.v, rm.v, nup.ax, srz.ax, usa.ax, jnn.v, abn.v, ura.v, mxr.v, tsla, res, mcp, avl.to, quc.v, cee.v, sqm, fmc, roc, li.v, wlc.v, clq.v, lit, nsany, byddf, gm, dai, rno.pa, hev, aone, vlnc


  Renault Fluence ZE : it is just the standard car which happens to be run on Electricity. This marketing move can drive a lot of people towards the electric cars, but pricing will be the most important point for the electric cars to take off in a mass market fashion.

 "The very important message is that Electric Renault Fluence Z.E. price will be the lowest on the market compare to other Electric Cars. You will not own the battery and will have to lease it from the company. It is a smart solution, when warranty and battery's durability is taking out of customer decision process. This battery lease allows to make the pricing lower with monthly payments. Nobody pays for the gas upfront when we are buying ICE cars anyway. Better Place and Renault promised that the price for the Electric Car will be comparable to the Renault Fluence with diesel engine  and your running cost, including battery lease and electricity bills, will be at least the same at these gas price levels."






  "Lithium Charge: Bottled Lightning: Superbatteries, Electric Cars, and the New Lithium Economy. Finally, we have the first book about the Lithium economy and Electric Cars - this Bull is still in its infancy now, just look around - how many Electric Cars can you see. For us it is like Gold and Silver in 2003 when nobody cared about it. This mega trend - Peak Oil multiplied by Inflation - will be even more powerful. Ugly Truth about diminishing Oil supply with constantly increasing demandwill make its way to the headlines again with higher Gas prices. Be prepared and tell the others - this time is coming and we can be ready for it. Time to act is now."

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