Renault confirms Twizy and Zoe zero-emissions electric vehicles for 2011 and 2012
Renault really wants to push its new electric vehicles out on the roads as soon as possible and has just announced that two zero emissions models will commence manufacturing as soon as 2011.
The first model to enter production in 2011 at the Valladolid plant in Spain will be the Renault Twizy, which will be largely based on the funky-looking 1+1 mini car presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show a few months ago. It will be propelled by a 20 HP electric unit which also develops 70 Nm. Its projected autonomy is around 100 km, perfect for city use.
The Renault Zoe will enter production a bit later, in 2012, at the Flins plant, right next to Paris. It will only take some styling cues from its respective concept, but will be the spearhead of electric vehicles for Renault, which projects that two thirds of its sales will be represented by it. An electric unit will be placed under the bonnet, capable of developing 93 HP and will go with a single charge for about 160 km.
Overall, it seems that the French manufacturer wants to dive head first into the electric car market, and steal it from the large German automakers. Will it succeed? Only time will tell, but you can too by leaving a comment below.
Source: Drive-Test
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