What is Z.E Concept ?

Z.E. Concept (Zero Emission Concept) has all changed. Zero Emission is actually another name for the engine, or any other energy source, which in the production of energy does not produce any harmful gases or other substances that in any way pollute the environment and represent a threat to a healthy environment.

Announcing the Zero Emission Concept, "Renault" described him as his vision of the future of electric vehicles. Compact, efficient and financially beneficial, the basic characteristics that could describe this electric car, which is expected to appear on the market until 2011. year.

Propulsion comes from 94hp (70kW) electric motor with a rotating momentum of 226Nm. Power line engine allows lithium-ion batteries.

Z.E. concept is based on the recently shown and the "Kangoo" adjusted to the requirements of electric battery power. Energy consumption in the execution of auxiliary functions such as lighting, heating and climate is a key factor when it comes to the maximum exceeded the road with a single battery charge, so that special attention is paid to optimizing the management of the available energy.

Other changes include the use of course, colors that reflect heat and insulation body, which further contributes to the reduction of temperature fluctuations. This all in turn leads to a lesser use of auxiliary functions such as a device for air conditioning. Insulation is further optimized by using a special kind of glass in order to obtain smooth surface. Solar panels on the roof is also used to control the temperature in the cabin.

To further improve the efficiency, side mirrors are replaced with special cameras with low energy consumption, which is also powered with energy provided by solar panels from the roof of a car. Wheels are also equipped with special tires with lower coefficient of friction, allowing the engine makes less power to overcome friction with the surface. Such tires can reduce consumption of 3-5%, and thus increase the mileage for the same. Headlights using LEDs.