Renault scheme transforms EVs into energy storage units

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Pilot scheme beginning today aims to cut electric vehicles’ running costs and reduce energy usage from 2020 Renault has launched a revolutionary pilot scheme that aims to prove the feasibility of vehicle-to-grid charging systems by placing energy storage units aboard electric vehicles (EVs). A fleet of Zoes have been adapted to enable reversible charging, which

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All-new Renault Zoe spied looking a lot like today’s model

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Should be significantly more powerful though. After taking a look at Motor1.com UK’s homepage this week, one could assume the death of the internal combustion engine is right around the corner. That’s not entirely true but it’s more than obvious that nearly every automaker is embracing electrification under full power these days. And the latest

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Renault Celebrates 200,000 Electric Vehicle Sales Across Europe

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Renault has sold 200,000 electric vehicles in Europe since its Z.E. range was launched in 2011 In France, the fourth biggest global market, Renault has registered 100,000 electric vehicles Renault is number one in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the fourth consecutive year ZOE and Kangoo Z.E. remain the flagship models in the group’s

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Electric car with A.I. to undertake 745 mile Australian ‘road trip’

1 CommentAutonomous Driving, Electric Cars, News, Reviews and Comment, Renault, ZOE, ZOE Z.E. 40

An electric vehicle with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors and computers is set to embark on a 1,200 kilometer (745 mile), three-month journey in Queensland, Australia. The zero-emissions Renault ZOE will be used to map roads in the state, which is in the northeast of the country. Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), which

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West Sussex Council Fleet Goes Electric With Renault ZOE (Image: Renault)

How to charge electric fleets

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With reduced taxes, well-proven technology and expanding infrastructure, it is now becoming more and more convenient to run electric vehicles when compared with running petrol or diesel vehicles Electric vehicles are already looking cheaper to run for individual drivers compared with petrol or diesel but, when it comes to fuelling a fleet, businesses will still

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New flagship Renault ZOE S Edition added to range

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Renault has introduced a new flagship S Edition model to its all-electric ZOE line-up, with more equipment and added technology Renault has updated its all-electric ZOE line-up, adding a new flagship model called the S Edition. Priced from £19,270 (including the government’s £3,500 plug-in car grant), the new trim level replaces the ZOE Signature Nav

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Europcar adds 85 ZOEs to its car-sharing service (Image: Renault)

Europcar Mobility Group Adds 85 100% Electric Renault ZOEs to its UK Service

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Europcar Mobility Group orders 85 all-electric Renault ZOEs for its UK car sharing and Deliver & Collect operations A number of units to be used by E-Car Club to extend its cost-effective, low-emissions car share schemes Majority of E-Car Club’s new Renault ZOEs to be made available at brand new Solihull locations Order will also

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