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| 2012 Renault Fluence Z.E. |
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| 2012 Renault Fluence Z.E. interior |
Renault's
Fluence Z.E. is the medium sedan packed with eco-friendly technology and zero emissions, which is part of the new Renault Z.E. range. It is the first 100% electric medium sedan created under the Renault Nissan Alliance, using the
Renault Fluence as its foundation for this ecological vehicle, which promises zero emissions.
It is easy to distinguish the differences of the Fluence and Fluence Z.E. in terms of exterior and interior designs. On the outside, the Fluence Z.E. has a similar front as seen on the normal Fluence but the rear view is a different shape. On the interior, you should see that the instrumental panel's altered with a different design, which makes it easier to distinguish it. Anyway, it still has the same Fluence comfort you can enjoy taking some time off. The Fluence Z.E. features the world's first Carminat TomTom Z.E. Live navigation system, which allows the driver to check real-time information on the Fluence Z.E. such as battery percentage remaining, eco-routing, search for nearest charging stations, and much more. This electric medium sedan provides user-friendly experience which can be somewhat essential.
The Renault Fluence Z.E. produces 70KW of power output and 226 Nm of torque output. This helps the car goes from 0-100km/h in 13.40 seconds and top speed of 135km/h and the lithium-ion battery's capacity is 22kWh. There is even an energy recovery system that allows the Fluence Z.E. recharges the battery when decelerating or braking. This helps the car's NEDC combined cycle range reaches 185km. There are numerous possibilities to charge the Fluence Z.E. at home and public places thanks to the Wall-Box, household mains supply (10A or 16A, 220V), or access to public battery charging facilities. In some countries like Israel, Denmark and Australia, there is a QuickDrop battery switch system which allows the Fluence Z.E. to swap the battery in as little as 5 minutes.
Two versions are available on the Fluence Z.E. such as Expression and Dynamique and its available in seven color variations such as Beige Cendré, Bleu Energy, Bleu de Prusse, Gris Eclipse, Gris Platine, Noir Nacré, and Blanc Glacier.
My comment:
I guess that the Renault Fluence Z.E. has some of its features courtesy of the Renault Nissan Alliance that keeps its zero emissions promise just like the Nissan Leaf but for now, it would be very nice to see the first of its kind. The first 100% electric medium sedan that uses the Renault Fluence as its foundation to create such a wonderful electric vehicle that provides cleaner driving on the highway. We might say that we're going to mix it up with the colors blue and yellow and oh my gosh, the perspectives are not as thick as an oslo paper.
Photo: Renault
