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Renault profited from the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders today in Paris, France, to take the wraps off its new prototype electric vehicle, Kangoo be bop Z.E.. · Renault profited from the Annual General Meeting of its shareholders today in Paris,
France, to take the wraps off its new prototype electric vehicle, Kangoo be bop Z.E.. The
technology featured on this vehicle is very similar to that featured on the brand's upcoming
production electric vehicles which are currently under development.
· In July, Kangoo be bop Z.E. will embark on a Europe-wide tour during which it will be
available for test drives.
· The mass marketing of affordable Renault electric vehicles will begin in 2011.
· The Renault-Nissan Alliance is targeting to become the leading producer of massmarket
zero emission vehicles.
Specific, functional styling
Kangoo be bop Z.E. is derived from the production Kangoo be bop and is instantly recognizable by
its Energy Blue body colour, while the Renault logos on the grille and wheels are picked out in
satin-finish blue-hued chrome. Inside, the satin-finish chrome and metallic acidic green trim ensure
a unique ambience which is further expressed by the specific grey velour upholstery and
embroidered 'printed circuit' motifs.
Like the Z.E. Concept concept car which was unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Kangoo be
bop Z.E. is equipped with low-energy LED (light-emitting diodes) front and rear lighting with a view
to optimizing energy use. Meanwhile, the car's aerodynamics have been significantly reworked in
order to reduce energy consumption. Kangoo be bop Z.E. sits on 18-inch full disc wheels, and its
ground clearance has been lowered by 20mm compared with that of the production Kangoo be
bop.
Linear displays on the outside of Kangoo be bop Z.E.'s doors show how much charge is left in the
battery by simply activating the remote central locking control. Inside, another gauge to the left of
the instrument panel provides the driver with a permanent indication of how much battery charge
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