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A new Renault Fluence zero emission electric vehicle to be unveiled in Hong Kong
3/13/2012 |
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Wearnes Motors (HK) Ltd., one of the first companies to commercialize Renault Electric Vehicles in Asia, is hosting a ceremony of Renault Fluence Z.E. (Z.E. = zero emission) at Hong Kong Science Park on 16th March (Friday) 2012, with the attendance of the Minister for Transport of France - Mr. Thierry Mariani; Secretary for the Environment of the HKSAR Government, Mr. Edward Yau, GBS, JP; Consul General of France in Hong Kong, Mr. Arnaud Barthélémy; as well as Schneider Electric President and CEO, Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire.
Renault Fluence is a 100% electric, zero emission (or Z.E.) vehicle. It is a result of many years' extensive and committed research and development. Being the flagship of EV (electric vehicle), Renault Fluence Z.E. holds a position which is centred squarely on the availability of a range of more ecologically-aware and readily affordable products and services. Renault Fluence Z.E. is a spacious and business class sedan. It seats five people comfortably. Thanks to its elegant lines, distinctive details, a number of blue-tinted details, from the lights and fog light surrounds, to the front and rear Renault logos and the Fluence badge, Renault Fluence Z.E. is instantly recognizable. With no gear shifts and instant acceleration, it redefines driving pleasure.
Renault unveiled four electric concept cars at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with a promise to make them widely available to motorists starting in 2012. Since then, Renault has publicised each milestone in this ambitious and unique project, securing the backing of governments, signing partnership agreements and testing battery safety.
Renault engines stand out as examples as far as their CO2 emissions are concerned, using oil as a source of energy will always result in the emission of CO2. Electric vehicles are consequently the only real clean-break solution, since they do not emit any CO2 during their use on the road. Besides, Fluence Z.E. also signals the disappearance of exhaust fumes, with no unpleasant smells and no more smoke. It represents clean and quiet, and will radically change the quality of life in built-up areas.
Renault Fluence Z.E. is the first affordable, all-electric, full-sized saloon, and completes Renault's offer in this segment with a version that doesn't produce any emissions during its use on the road. It features elegant lines, a comfortable interior and a raft of useful technologies. This model is the first of the Renault Z.E. range to reach the market.
Wearnes Motors (HK) Brand manager, Evan TANG said, our gratitude goes to the HKSAR Government, which is committed to promoting the wider adoption of EVs. Starting from the 3rd quarter of 2012, the Government will further increase its EV fleet with the addition of 30 Renault Fluence ZEs. Various incentives introduced by the Government, such as total exemption from vehicular First Registration Tax and the expansion of charging facilities, have certainly helped encourage the use of EVs in Hong Kong."
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and CEO, said "We are extremely pleased to be partners of the launch of Renault Fluence Z.E. and to provide the electrical charging infrastructure. Through this partnership, Schneider Electric reaffirms its ambition to offer simple, energy efficient and accessible charging solutions for future electric vehicle users."
About Renault
The Renault group, with more than 350 industrial and commercial sites in 118 countries, designs, develops, manufactures and sells a broad range of innovative, safe and environmentally respectful vehicles. Renault pursues its strategy of profitable growth under the Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors brands. The Renault group employs 121 000 people worldwide, reported a net revenue of EUR42,628 million and has sold more than 2.7 million vehicles in 2011.
For more information about Renault, please see www.renault.com
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy." For more information, please go to www.schneider-electric.com
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