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Added on the 01/07/2021 08:24:51 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Indicators, seatbelt warnings, reverse sensor beeps, etc: drivers hear these sounds on every journey. They're part of everyday life, and they might seem insignificant, but they're the result of rigorous work. William Rodriguez, Experience Manager at Renault Design, lets us in on the challenges and the creative process behind the development of interior sounds in the Renault vehicles of today and tomorrow.
As a next generation automotive company, Renault Group is profoundly redefining the design of its vehicles by rethinking the way they are conceived. In an exclusive series entitled "Design Talks", Gilles Vidal, Head of Design for the Renault Brand, welcomes guests to talk about their inspirations, what defines design today and how this translates into Renault vehicles. In this second instalment devoted to the passenger cabin and interior spaces, Gilles welcomes designer and architect Tristan Auer. They discuss the importance of usage and the experience that the user will have through their creations, whether in a vehicle or a hotel.Make yourself comfortable for this episode on the cabin as an actual living space, featuring the all-new Renault Scenic E-Tech electric as the main protagonist.
Renault was delighted to take part in the return of the Hanover IAA Transportation show, four years after the previous edition was held.The Renault stand was showcase the full extent of its expertise in all-electric vans.The brand created the segment 10 years ago with the commercial launch of the all-electric Renault Kangoo in 2011, winning International Van of the Year the same year, a feat no other van had ever achieved.The Renault Master, 2nd most-sold van with more than 3 million units taking to the roads since 1980, has also featured an all-electric model for more than five years, maintaining the brand’s position as market leader for electric vans since the beginning.Renault unveiled the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, first electric model of the best-selling Renault Trafic Van.As for the other electric vans in the range, no comprises have been made compared to its ICE sibling, boasting the same level of features, diversity, and customisation to suit customer needs.The Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric has all the same qualities that are behind the success of its predecessor, with more than 2.2 million units sold in more than 50 countries worldwide since 1980. It is Europe’s 3rd most-sold light utility vehicle (Van1 segment).True to its DNA, it an ideal van for professional owners thanks to its large load capacity, modularity, and a wide range of versions to choose from.
After a first episode devoted to the reinterpretation of the cult look of the original R5, we take another look backstage at Renault Design. In the spotlight, François Leboine, Director of Design Concept and Show-Cars at Renault. He explains how to succeed in the retro-futuristic exercise carried out on the Renault 5 Prototype, building a bridge between past and present.
Renault electric vehicles will continue to play a major role in the day-to-day running of the Eden Project and its drive to educate its millions of visitors on the environmental benefits of EVs after the world-famous attraction took delivery of a new fleet of 100 per cent electric ZOE and Kangoo Z.E models.Comprising of three Renault ZOE hatchbacks and 14 Renault Kangoo Z.E. in Van and Maxi Crew Van Cab specifications, the vehicles replace the Eden Project’s previous Renault EV fleet. The latest vehicles complement Eden’s existing Renault Twizys. The quadricycles’ compact dimensions make them ideal for use across the entire Eden site – even in the narrow pathways through the tranquil, climate-controlled Biomes.The usability and high visibility of its previous Renault EVs has allowed the Eden Project to lead by example when it comes to raising awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles in reducing carbon emissions. Compared to equivalent diesel and petrol vehicles, its original Renault EV fleet saved nearly 17 tonnes of CO2 since its inception in 2016, clocking up nearly 94,000 miles in and around its award-winning facility.
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