Renault to show Scenic ZEV H2 for Minister of State, Jean-Louis Borloo

Renault Scenic ZEV H2

PARIS : October 7, 2008 - Michel Vimont, Directeur of the Search and the advanced Studies for Renault will submit Renault Scenic ZEV H2 vehicle "zero emission" to Jean-Louis Borloo, Minister of State, Minister of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Planning in the court of the Ministry of Sustainable Development at 9.15 am.


Powered by an electric motor, Scenic Renault ZEV H2 illustrates the feelings of conduct that can be felt in a vehicle electrical silent operation and dynamic times. It also receives a fuel cell powered by hydrogen. The fuel cell produces electricity for the engine and not reject that water quality ... Despite its prototype, Scenic Renault ZEV H2 akin to a "real" car, very livable, which could well be used in the everyday life, both in terms of life aboard that performance.

Renault is very involved in the development of vehicles "zero emission" he sees as a necessary rupture. Since January 2008, the Renault-Nissan Alliance signed agreements with various states or regions in the world, enabling the mass marketing of electric vehicles in 2011. At the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, Renault unveiled the world premiere another prototype "zero emissions", "ZE Concept", a concept car derived 100% electric Renault Kangoo.

Renault Scenic ZEV H2 Specification :

• Engine electric power of 90 kW.
  
• Lithium-ion battery.
  
• Fuel cells powered by hydrogen gas, compressed to 350 bars.
  
• Optimizing the consumption of hydrogen system energy recovery braking and energy storage in the battery power that the return when necessary.
  
• Maximum speed: ~ 160km / h.
  
• Acceleration 0-100 km / h : 14.65 sec.
  
• Autonomy: the order of 350 km (NEDC cycle) with a tank of hydrogen at 350 bar.
  
• Acoustic high level: no engine noise, just noise at low rotation speed and aerodynamic noise at high speed.
  
• Spaciousness preserved. Volume of passenger for the occupants identical to the Scenic Series.
  
• Use simple dashboard is the same as in series, with additional information on hydrogen (eg the revolution gives the engine power and the Energy Display is integrated in the navigation screen Renault).
  
• Weight: 1850 kg.

Images : 2008 Renault Scenic ZEV H2 on Test







[Source : RENAULT]