User manual RENAULT ZE CONCEPT

[. . . ] Either way, it's going to be more competitive than petrol or diesel today. When you recharge at a public facility, different regions will have different tariffs ­ but many areas are going to be offering free top-ups in the short term, as an incentive for you to switch to Z. E. Vehicle emissions today are calculated on a measurement of `tank-to-tailpipe', and according to this measurement, an electric vehicle will produce zero emissions in use. But, if you take a more comprehensive measurement of `well-to-wheel' emissions produced, the current indication is that Renault Electric Vehicles will produce 75 g/km(2). [. . . ] If that's not possible, there are already over 300 charging points in the UK, with a further 11, 000-plus planned as part of the Government's `Plugged in Places' programme. The idea is that charging points compatible with your vehicle should be readily available in public places and at work, so you'll never be far from a recharge. For example, starting from Autumn 2010, London will also have its own system of public charge points on residential streets and car parks, supermarkets, retail and leisure centres. To use this system, you simply pay an annual fee, then recharging is free when you use it. Other regional development areas with firm plans on public infrastructure are Milton Keynes and On North East. More will be coming on board in October 2010. Further information on national infrastructure can be found at www. ev-network. org. uk and www. newride. org. uk. Home charging is relatively easy to arrange. You can get a low-cost, weatherproof external socket installed, or a socket in your garage. However it may not be possible for everybody, particularly if you have no dedicated parking. The EU is working on it, but standards will be in place by 2011. Basically, the UK market is expected to use the standard 13 amp socket or a specific EV charging point. Faster charging methods are also being developed. RENAULT Z. E. OUR FUTURE, ELECTRIC figure of 15%(3) should be added for the extraction, refining and transportation of the fuel. Still a big saving, but the best is yet to come. Bigger emission reductions are on the cards if we go for lower carbon sources of power generation (like nuclear, wave and wind). vehicles could achieve up to a 40%(3) saving on CO2 emissions when compared with a typical petrol family car over its whole-of-life cycle. Effective from 2012 Current UK electricity mix equates to 75g CO2/km based on generation at 540g/kWh (source: Committee for Climate Change first annual report, published 12th October 2009) and on AESC battery delivering 160km range from 22. 3kW. target for 2020 is to reduce this to below 300g/kWh. Note ­ AESC: Automotive Energy Supply Corporation is the supplier of batteries for the Renault and Nissan Alliance. (3) Source: SMMT Consumer Education Q & A June 2010 (1) (2) (www. renault. tv) Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this brochure is as accurate and up to date as possible, Renault U. K. [. . . ] Proof that electric mobility can be affordable and practical on a day-to-day basis for everybody, these two cars will give you the widest possible choice to suit your lifestyle. is undeniably a superb city vehicle, with a projected 60 mile range and 45 mph top speed, but with the zip and accelerative surge to keep up effortlessly with the traffic. As with the rest of the range, recharging is designed to be fuss-free. The concept will become a production reality in late 2011, so you won't have to wait long for the ultimate in urban chic. [. . . ]