Renault Z.E. Concept Car

Renault ZE concept car has been showcased at the Paris Auto Show. Renault ZE is an all-electric concept car that’s based on the Renault Kangoo be bop.

Renault ZE concept’s design is focused on minimizing energy consumption while providing all the comfort features.

Renault ZE is powered by an electric motor the develops 70kW and 226Nm Nm of torque that uses the energy stored in lithium-ion batteries. Renault ZE’s transmission is using direct with front/rear reducer and inverter.

Renault ZE will start mass-marketing of electric vehicles from 2011, as announced by the company.

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Nissan Plans Pure Electric Vehicle in 2010

Nissan announced its plans to establish a local electricity-charging network in 2010, together with the government of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Nissan announced in its GT 2012 mid-term business plan, that it will introduce a pure electric vehicle in US and Japan in 2010. Additionally, Nissan also plans to start mass-marketing electric vehicles to consumers globally in 2012.

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