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March 12, 2010

Europcar and Renault signed for 500 electric vehicles

 
A Motor Show is the opportunity to meet partners and sign agreements. Thus in Geneva 2010, Europcar has signed with Renault the pre-order of its first 500 electric vehicles available for rental.
 
It follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at Frankfurt motor show in September 2009.  Since 2011, Renault will supply Europcar, who will offer vehicles for short-term rent in most major European cities: Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Z.E., followed in 2012 by the future electric vehicle based on Zoe Z.E. Concept in 2012. A "win-win" agreement, as Europcar will expand its "eco-friendly" fleet, while for Renault, "the leverage created by short-term rental will help to drive adoption of electric vehicles by individual customers" declared Uwe Hochgeschurtz, Senior Vice president, Renault’s Corporate Sales Division.

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November 30, 2009

The electric concept cars tested at Renault's Technocentre!

 
 
A few weeks ago, journalists from across Europe were invited at the Technocentre (Guyancourt, France) so they could drive the four concept cars revealed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Twizy, Zoe, Kangoo and Fluence Z.E. Concept.
 
Here is a short abstract of Steve Cropley's review of Twizy (Autocar): First impression? This thing is genuine. We really will be driving cars like this in a few years’ time, and despite what many people think, the fun of driving will still be there. Just modified a bit. Even in this tentative early form the Twizy, Renault’s four-wheeled rollerskate, has terrific steering, a great natural driving position, awesome stability and a general zip about to its character that makes you want to escape the Renault boundaries and stick it briskly up the Champs Elysees.
 
 

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November 17, 2009

Video: the roadshow in Madrid


Video in spanish, no subtitles.

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November 16, 2009

Interview with José María Arenas (Tragsa)

 
What did you think about the car you just test drove?
 
Great, I liked it a lot. What I noticed the most was that it is very easy to drive and has everything you need in a car.
 
How many cars are in your company’s fleet?
 
Around 1,400 own vehicles. Most of our work is rural more than urban. At Grupo Tragsa we work to foster sustainable development in the rural and marine worlds, with projects that tend to the environment and improve people’s quality of life. For this reason we are particularly interested in vehicles with zero emissions. We are interested in this vehicle specifically.
 
Are you interested in buying electric cars in the middle term?
 
Yes, of course we are, depending on our needs. It’s part of our strategy.
 
What characteristics does an electric car need for your company to decide to purchase a fleet like this?
 
In our case, we mainly use vans. Electric cars would have to be very similar to what we have now. To us, loading capacity and autonomy are very important.
 
Learn more about Tragsa: www.tragsa.es!

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November 15, 2009

Reactions from Francisco González (Zardoya Otis)

 
"This is the first time I’ve driven an electric vehicle, and I really liked the quiet inside; you can’t hear anything. The feeling is similar to being on an airplane, plus driving it is almost effortless. Our fleet has around 1,200 vehicles, and as of today we do not yet have any vehicles with electric engines. However, if the costs are similar to conventional vehicles, our intention is to buy electric ones. If a car offers the same features in terms of safety, comfort, quality and the like, we will change. Plus, you have to keep in mind that the maintenance costs will be lower. I would change them one by one. It’s the future, and there’s no going back."

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