CARBARN | Renault ZOE (2013) | ZOE is Renault's solution to the Zero Emission mobility for all. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Renault will go on sale ZOE autumn 2012. Renault ZOE's final design is being world-premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Designed as a pure-electric car from the ground up, ZOE is a compact hatchback with sleek, fluid lines. Like Twingo and Twizy, ZOE features the Renault brand's new design identity. Renault ZOE is the only electric vehicle to feature the Cameleon charger. Charging batteries at a charging station can take Between 30 minutes and nine hours. For example, ZOE can be charged in an hour at 22kW. This intermediate-level power extends battery life and puts less pressure on the power grid than the fast-charging of batteries at 43kW.
The Chameleon charger allows charging at fast-charging stations at a quarter of the cost Fast-charging stations are currently equipped with high-power chargers. Now that the Cameleon charger is fitted to the vehicle, there is no longer any need for chargers at charging stations. harging stations of this type are being previewed on the Renault stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Renault ZOE is the first Renault vehicle to be Presented with Renault R-Link, Renault's brand-new integrated, connected multimedia system. R-Link also delivers integrated connectivity with motoring services and applications available from the R-Link Store.
R-Link also includes a host of new functions dedicated to electric motoring and range management: a histogram of energy consumption, display of energy flows and preprogramming of battery charging. The navigation system offers Bespoke services Such as a display of the vehicle's operating radius based on the range remaining in the battery, suggestions for the most energy-efficient Itineraries and the location of nearby battery charging stations (depending on country), as well as Their real-time availability.
Driving the Renault ZOE is a unique experience Gives new meaning to the which the term 'driving pleasure'. The synchronous electric motor with rotor coil has a power output of 65kW and instantly delivers maximum torque of 220nm. Driving is more relaxing thanks to the silent and smooth ride, gearshift-free acceleration. For stress-free driving in built-up areas, ZOE is fitted with 'ZE Voice ', an alarm warns the which pedestrians approaching That the vehicle is. Programmable pre-conditioning heats or cools ZOE's cabin when the vehicle is charging. An activated charcoal cabin air filter traps most bad smells and pollutants. Like all electric vehicles, Renault ZOE emits no CO2, NOx, CO or fine particles. Well-to-wheel CO2 emissions depend on the energy-generation mix of each country.
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