Renault Fluence Z.E. Won Challenge Bibendum 2011

The electric Renault Fluence Z.E. won first place on the podium in Rally inter-city 300 km, exceeding not only ultra-performance roadsters but also electric vehicles based on hydrogen and fuel cells.

In addition to first place Z.E. Renault Fluence won five trophies yet.

Renault Fluence Z.E. was first to "test the handling" of the ADAC circuit. In the hands of Gregory Fargier, the pilot of the Renault Sport Technologies has won a record time of 2.02 minutes was 5 seconds faster than the Tesla.

Renault Fluence Z.E. also won the award for "efficiency." He managed to cover the 300 km of the Challenge Bibendum with consumption of only 37.44 kWh. This performance was achieved thanks to the vehicle system efficiency and eco driving. Thus, the autonomy model Z.E. Fluence was a total of 215 km (including proficiency testing).

Fluence's CO2 emissions Z.E. were also recognized and awarded. The calculation of the Michelin team of experts, the figure of 57 g / km was lower than that of hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles.

Renault Fluence of the first premium for the fourth "local emissions, as there is no use vehicle emission pollution.

Finally, Renault was rewarded with a prize for this vehicle, with the best integration solution for recharging (quick drop).

Renault Fluence Z.E. needed a battery change halfway 300 km, which lasted only six minutes. This performance was achieved under rally, by a simple change battery mounting system to allow manual release for the version number that the system was designed to operate with automatic machines.

Nissan's alliance partner Renault, also was honored at the Challenge Bibendum. A 100% electric powered model Nissan Leaf Rally won by 30 km in the urban patterns and Peugeot Citroen C-Zero ion, demonstrating excellence Li-Ion battery technology developed by Renault-Nissan Alliance.

Source: http://www.renault.com/