2009 Frankfurt
KANGOO Z.E. Concept
· Kangoo Z.E. Concept is based on Renault Kangoo and brings zero-emission mobility to the
professional road-user.
· Kangoo Z.E. Concept is powered by a 70kW electric motor which delivers 226Nm of torque,
in conjunction with a lithium-ion battery. Energy consumption is minimized thanks not only
to the careful attention that has been paid to its overall design, but also to the energy
optimization solutions it features, without the necessary high standard of comfort suffering
in any way.
· Kangoo Z.E. Concept's many information functions make it a particularly user-friendly,
efficient and interactive vehicle.
AN URBAN AND SUBURBAN CALLING
Kangoo Z.E. Concept's dimensions (length 3.95m, height: 1.85m) ensure that it is perfectly nimble and
manoeuvrable in and about town. Its high torque (226Nm) is instantly available to ensure responsive
acceleration performance in built-up areas.
ZERO-EMISSION MOBILITY, TOO, FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ROAD-USER
The Kangoo Z.E. Concept provides a foretaste of what mobility promises to resemble in the future for
urban-based transporter and delivery companies, while at the same time carrying over the same
acclaimed strengths as Kangoo when it comes to travelling comfort, space and safety performance. To
facilitate loading, the hatch-type rear door and wide, folding sill ensures that parcels and other types of
loads are easy to slide into the boot.
DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The design of Kangoo Z.E. Concept has been thought through in keeping with its mission as an
electric vehicle which needs to minimize energy consumption, yet without losing sight of the need for
modern comfort-related refinements.
The use of heat-reflective paint and bodywork featuring large surface areas reduces temperature
fluctuations. Indeed, the bodywork functions along the same lines as a Thermos flask and comprises
two insulating panels with a sandwich of air in between. This air, which is still the most effective
insulant known today, serves to moderate temperature extremes between the exterior and the interior
of the car. Thermal insulation is further optimized thanks to special treatment of the glazed surfaces,
meaning that less call is made of the climate control and heating systems which are big consumers of
energy.
Solar panels positioned on the roof are employed to power a temperature regulation system inside the
car. Keeping the cabin cool uses a significant amount of energy, but this system also permits a
pleasant temperature to be maintained inside the cabin, even at a standstill or when parking, and
avoids having to put the climate control system on boost when first getting in the car on a hot day.
The entire layout of the heating and climate control systems has been developed to achieve a
particularly efficient trade-off between performance and energy consumption. For example, the
impression of heat is especially felt by the face and hands. Accordingly, if the cabin temperature is,
say, 15 C, warmth is channelled as close as possible to these more sensitive zones (in the form of a
heated steeringwheel, for example) in order to ensure that the driver feels comfortable, while using
less electrical energy.
The conventional drag-producing exterior mirrors have been replaced by streamlined, low-energy
cameras which are powered by the roof-mounted solar panels. These cameras provide improved allround
visibility, which is especially practical when manoeuvring. The full-disc aluminium alloy wheels
produce less drag, too, while the headlights use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which are not only longlasting
but also low consumers of energy.
INTERACTIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY
The Kangoo Z.E. Concept enables the driver to communicate with the vehicle with a view to profiting
fully from its technology. For example, logos light up to signal that the vehicle recognizes occupants as
they approach.
As a socially responsible car, it is also equipped with polyurethane gel bumpers which deform easily to
soak up minor knocks, while customers and pedestrians are reassured by their absorbent aspect.
A linear display on the outside of the door provides an indication of how much range remains even
before the driver gets inside the vehicle. This lit display can be likened to the charge indicator of a cell
phone.
Innovative navigation system interfaces also contribute to intelligent management of the vehicle's
energy requirements.
The idea is to simplify journeys with a view to using as little energy as possible. The Man Machine
Interfaces (MMI) inside the car have been designed to provide information concerning the location of
the nearest car park or charge station as a function of how much range remains. The car not only
warns and calculates, but it also thinks ahead.
Information is communicated to the driver via a cell phone which slots into the dashboard.
Using this cell-phone for the navigation function avoids having to run an energy-consuming in-car
computer.
The dashboard itself is divided into distinct functional units which incorporate:
· a new-format minimalist display providing data specifically relating to the electric motor.
· a remotely-positioned control between the seats incorporating a touchpad to facilitate the
keying in of data.
Kangoo Z.E. Concept provides a foretaste of the user-friendly, practical and efficient Renault
electric utility vehicle of the future.
TWO BATTERY-CHARGING TECHNIQUES
The driver has two options when it comes to 'filling up' on energy:
A standard charge: takes between four and eight hours, via a charging socket situated on the
outside of the vehicle,
A quick charge: in 20 minutes, using the same socket at bespoke charge stations.
TECHNICAL DATA
Motor Electric
Maximum power EEC (kW/hp) 70/95
Maximum revs (rpm) 12,000
Maximum torque EEC (Nm) 226
Drive train Electric
Batteries Lithium-ion
Tyres 245/35 R21
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm) 3,945
Width (mm) 1,856
Unladen height (mm) 1,748
Height with hatch open (mm) 1,902
Wheelbase (mm) 2,406
Front/rear track (mm) 1,572/1,572
Front/rear overhang (mm) 794/745
Weight (kg) 1,520
PERFORMANCE
Range (km) 160
Top speed (kph) capped electronically 130
PARTNERS
Bodywork D 3
Pilot Sport PS2 tyres Michelin
Samsung F480 cell phone for
communicating with the vehicle
Samsung
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