Feb 12, 2019 - 12:35 pm New Zoe generation to feature 95kW and 400km range
The newest generation of the Renault Zoe is due to be launched in September 2019. Official information is still scarce, but it is now leaked that the updated battery electric vehicle will offer an increased output of around 95 kW and an improved range of 400 kilometres (WLTP).
Weiterlesen Feb 5, 2019 - 11:08 pm GreenMobility electric car-sharing headed for Dublin
The Danish carsharing company GreenMobility wants to bring a fleet of 400 electric cars to the Irish capital this year. The service will meet competition in Dublin but will be the only carsharing that is EV-exclusive and with a fleet free-floating within the city limits.
Weiterlesen Jan 25, 2019 - 07:09 pm Europcar adds additional Zoes to fleet
Europcar has added an additional 85 Renault Zoe electric vehicles to their fleet in the UK. Some of the vehicles are destined for the E-Car Club, a car-sharing business by Europcar, as well as collection and delivery operations.
Weiterlesen Jan 21, 2019 - 04:40 pm Belgian buyers club for electric cars in Flanders
The Flemish government is now organising a group purchase with extensive discounts to promote the use of electric cars in said region of Belgium. Interested parties have a choice of Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, Hyundai Kona Electric and Peugeot iOn, all offered online.
Weiterlesen Jan 13, 2019 - 05:23 pm Renault announces cargo Zoe
In connection with the announcement of their German sales figures for 2018, Renault has announced that a Cargo version of the Zoe will be added to their range of electric models this year.
Weiterlesen Dec 11, 2018 - 11:39 pm France: Electric car sales up 111% in November
While the yellow vests may continue to protest in France, electric vehicle sales across the country are on the up, meaning the 2018 trend continues. Sales of all-electric cars have more than doubled in November, with French manufacturers leading the chase.
Weiterlesen Dec 2, 2018 - 05:37 pm ALD, NSB & GreenMobility launch Oslo car sharing
Fleet specialist ALD Automotive has launched an electric vehicle sharing service in Oslo in cooperation with train operator NSB and the Danish mobility service provider GreenMobility. Starting this December, 250 Renault Zoe will be available for rental via app.
Weiterlesen Sep 23, 2018 - 07:45 pm Renault is converting Belle-Île-en-Mer to a smart island
The Atlantic island of Belle-Île-en-Mer will be converted to a smart island by Renault, alongside partners Morbihan Energies, Les Cars Bleus and Enedis to be the first French smart island. A similar project was already kicked off on the Portuguese island of Porto Santo by Renault, as well.
Weiterlesen Sep 13, 2018 - 07:05 pm Hertz offers 45 EVs on Mallorca
The Hertz car rental agency has added to their “Green Collection” on Mallorca, expanding their EV fleet based at the airport to a total of 45 EVs. Another expansion is set to follow in the coming months.
Weiterlesen Jul 23, 2018 - 05:39 pm Renault and ADA start e-car sharing Moov’in in Paris
The planned EV sharing offer by Renault in Paris is taking shape: The French automobile manufacturer will cooperate with ADA to start the free-floating car-sharing service in September. The service will start with 100 Zoe and 20 Twizy.
Weiterlesen Jul 10, 2018 - 07:51 pm Renault to debut new Zoe this year in Paris?
Renault appears to be happy on their home market, where rumours of a new and bigger Zoe are getting louder. The 2019 Zoe could see the spotlight at this year’s Auto Salon in Paris already and speculations speak of new cells from CATL and charging with CCS.
Weiterlesen Jun 27, 2018 - 05:14 pm Renault enables termination of battery lease
Renault electric vehicle owners holding a lease for the battery of their Zoe or even Twizy may now end their contract and buy (or resell) the power pack instead. The move follows the option to buy batteries of Renault EVs that had been open for new owners and now applies retroactively.
Weiterlesen Jun 16, 2018 - 02:57 pm Renault opens concept store in Berlin
Renault has now opened a concept store for electric vehicles in Berlin. The 145 square meter Electric Vehicle Experience Center of the Renault subsidiary König is the second of its kind in Europe.
Weiterlesen Jun 16, 2018 - 02:20 pm Renault invests €1 billion in electric mobility
Renault has announced their plan to invest about 1 billion euros into the expansion of development and production of electrified vehicles in France. Specifically, the manufacturer is planning to develop a new alliance platform for electric vehicles in the Douai factory.
Weiterlesen May 7, 2018 - 03:42 pm Electric car sales in France recovered in April
After 2018 showed a slight declined in plug-in sales in France compared to a record-setting 2017, the trend is pointing upwards again. All plug-in car segments increased, some by more than 40 percent in April with Avere having the exact data.
Weiterlesen Apr 26, 2018 - 07:14 pm Renault and Ikea introduce car-sharing concept in France
Renault is starting a cooperation with Ikea in France to provide a car-sharing service, and is providing about 300 commercial and utility vehicles, including some EVs. The service is set to be introduced by September to eventually include all French Ikea franchises.
Weiterlesen Mar 11, 2018 - 07:33 pm Uber Green launches with Renault Zoe in Bucharest
Ride hailing app provider Uber has launched its EV-only suite in Romania’s capital. 20 Renault Zoe have become available to book in cooperation with charging infrastructure firm ElDrive. The service is available in selected European capitals.
Weiterlesen Feb 23, 2018 - 07:25 pm Renault announces new ride sharing concept (video)
Renault announced their plan to unveil a new concept car in Geneva, that the French say will represent their vision for the future of “shared urban mobility”. It is expected that it will be an electric model with some level of autonomy and pictures reveal a futuristic body.
Weiterlesen Feb 22, 2018 - 03:37 pm Renault and EEM launch “Smart Island” project
Renault and EEM launched the ‘Smart Island’ project, that will give EV batteries a sweet second life on the Madeira archipelago. The French manufacturer is cooperating with utility Empresa de Electricidade da Madeira to convert Porto Santo island into a smart grid. On a small scale first.
Weiterlesen Feb 19, 2018 - 03:54 pm Renault confirms stronger e-drive R110 for Zoe EV
Renault confirms the new electric drive for the 2018 Zoe and is headed for a debut in Geneva. The R110 is designed for what Renault calls an “extra punch” as it delivers 80 kW while being the same size as its predecessor.
Weiterlesen Feb 19, 2018 - 01:17 pm Electric cars have delivery problems across the board
Mayor carmakers are experiencing problems to deliver their few electric car models to a fast growing customer base. In some houses, wait times are up to a year for both domestic producers and suppliers as well as importers in Germany, a new survey reveals.
Weiterlesen Feb 15, 2018 - 03:56 pm Renault opening EV Concept Store
The announced opening of the Renault Concept Store for electric vehicles is finally becoming reality: Tomorrow the showroom will open its doors for the first time in Stockholms biggest shopping mall, the Täby Centrum.
Weiterlesen Feb 8, 2018 - 02:07 pm Renault to present more powerful Zoe in Geneva
Renault will present the most powerful version of the Zoe to date at the Auto Salon this March. The new version, called the R110, will feature higher motor output, delivering 12 kW more power than the previous R90 model.
Weiterlesen Jan 31, 2018 - 05:15 pm Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi sells over half a million EVs
Since 2010, the Alliance of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi have accumulated 540,623 electric vehicle sales worldwide. The Nissan LEAF remains the world’s best-selling EV with more than 300,000 pure EVs sold since its launch in December 2010.
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