At the beginning of 2011. Renault will launch its first electric Fluence ZE and Kangoo Van ZE, and at the end of last week showed France’s official information for serial versions. The concepts of both cars debuted at the exhibition in Frankfurt in 2009. As even then announced that they have autonomy of 160 km. The gym and saw prototypes of the two electric, but they will be brought into production at a later stage. Renault Fluence Z.E. is equipped with an electric motor supplying power 95 h.p. and a maximum torque of 226 Nm. From the French company said that the car can move with maximum speed of 130 km/h. Kit Li-ion batteries charge at home for 6-8 hours contact and fast-rechargable stations in 30 minutes or can be replaced at specific points through the automatic system QuickDrop. Fluence Z.E. kept the volume of cargo to space and space for passengers, although behind the second row seats are batteries. This is achieved by extending the vehicle with 130 mm to 4750 mm. Kangoo Van Z.E. rely on smaller electric motor which is 60 h.p. power, but its maximum torque of 226 Nm is also. and autonomy of the automobile is again 160 km.
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