Renault launched earlier this year production of new electric motors R 240 for Renault ZOE.

ZOE’s new electric motor, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, is a 100% Renault motor manufactured at the French site of Cléon, already specialized in highly technical powertrain production.

The launch, benefitting from a part of €300 million investment announced by the plant in 2011, is an integral part of Renault’s electric strategy aimed at improving motor and battery technology to optimize the performance and range of electric vehicles, while supporting the development of the corresponding infrastructure.

Mendi Ammad, Director of the Cléon plant says:

“We aim to become the leading powertrain plant for the Alliance”

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