Fluence Renault ZE Concept

Fluence Renault ZE Concept is the advance in the form of prototype all-electric version that the French brand will offer next year 2011 and will form part of the newly introduced Renault Fluence.

The serial and model-based marketable ZE Concept Renault Fluence will be the rival of the future Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera whose production is also expected for the same year.

Fluence Renault ZE Concept will be a model body with three volumes and four doors that allow its use on a daily basis for up to four occupants thanks to its generous dimensions.

The wheelbase of 2,696 millimeters and the luggage capacity is 327 liters according to VDA standard measurement. Its weight is 1,600 pounds, somewhat high for a model of its kind but is due to the weight of the electric motor and especially the weight of the battery pack.

Renault has developed the project with other companies in order to get the best performance in terms of aerodynamic efficiency. Therefore, with low body fairings has been completely done by the coachbuilder Protostyle, tires low rolling resistance are Michelin and sealing has been developed by Rehau.


Body with identity Zero Emissions
The body design of the Fluence Renault ZE Concept features a number of new modifications to the model which takes the base, the Renault Fluence, with the aim of increasing their efficiency and aerodynamics and provide the best possible performance.

The body color blue air, bright blue touch that graces the corner of the bottom of the sidewalls, the LEDs present on both the headlamps and in the rear.

The geometric design of photovoltaic cells present in the panoramic roof, on top of the dashboard and the rear tray is reflected in the design of the grille and the upholstery of the seats are elements that make this future model is identified quickly with the new range of zero emissions vehicles known as ZE

The design of the lights also varies with the type of series, especially as far as technology is concerned. In this device, operate with high performance light emitting diode and low power consumption by Osram developed specifically for the functions of position, passing and driving.

Reinforce the design, the chrome strips on the waist and in the grille, alloy wheels from twenty inches in diameter and wheel trims, made in blue polycarbonate material with a helical, trims not only serve to enhance the design, but they also channel air flow for improved aerodynamics.

The exterior mirrors have been replaced by a low-energy cameras which send the captured images to a specific screen, with a perfect view of blind spots.

Luxury in a technologically advanced interior The design of the interior of the Renault ZE Concept Fluence offers refinement, elegance, comfort and technology in torrents, as none of these qualities is at odds with the fluidity of the strokes and lines and with the use of soft materials and soft. The interior has four individual seats for passengers, upholstered in light cream-colored leather. Concerned passengers designers by taking into account the range of zero emission vehicles from Renault, it has to relax to its owners and occupants, feet resting on a carpet of blue translucent gel, a material that also covers the driver's pedals . When accessing the vehicle, the carrier activates the blue light characteristic of the Renault electric vehicles


The dashboard is full of authentic art technology and is built in one piece, so that extends from the front to the rear. In the middle, between the front seats arm incorporates a circular knob iDrive mode from which the TFT is controlled center console has been introduced here and the start button and stop the engine and system controls air-conditioning and sound (see picture) .

It also has a database to insert and charge the battery of a Samsung mobile phone with touch screen Jet handsfree functions, music player or insert a movie you can view from the screens integrated into the front seat backs . The rear seats also feature a central arm with the same technology as above but replace the power button for a remote control screens.

The top of the dashboard meets the windshield, along with the panoramic roof and rear tray of the trunk is covered with photovoltaic cells that convert electrical energy to power the vehicle systems such as air conditioning or central vehicle information. Renault has taken this action to optimize energy and battery usage.

The handles of the door panels were done with full mime and are rounded, the power window controls are flush to the panels are flush and automatic climate control system is Trizone (double in the front and the rear Monozone ).

The ventilation nozzles are illuminated in blue when it is so cold and red when heating is selected.

100% Electric Motor
The permanent magnet electric motor is located just above the front and has a maximum output of 95 hp or 70 kW, with a maximum torque of 225 Newton meters. Alacanza una velocidad máxima de 140 km/h. Alcan a maximum speed of 140 km / h.

The package of lithium ion batteries have a maximum autonomy of 160 kilometers and are situated between the rear bench seat and the trunk, in a safe and easily accessible.

The location is variable assistance electric parking brake is electronic.

Three ways to recharge the battery
Fluence Renault ZE Concept offers three ways to recharge the battery: Charging Standard is the need of four to eight hours for the battery is fully charged through the connection of a jack on the body to a conventional home network 230 volts, fast charge through the same jack, connect with specific terminals recharge and perform the operation in only twenty minutes. The new recharge option is called Quickdrop and allows the batteries in just three minutes thanks to the positioning of them in the car at a gas station Quickdrop exchange.