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05-06-2009, 11:33 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/European_Union_Flag.jpg Kangoo Be Bop_BEV in the shadow of the Transit Connect_BEV. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=206053)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Renault_Be_Bop_BEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – May 6, 2009
Renault Kangoo Be Bop BEV – 60-miles AER today, 100-miles AER when production begins.
Kangoo e Bop BEV was derived from the production Kangoo Be bop and is recognizable by both its Energy Blue body color and a specific grey velour upholstery embroidered with a 'printed circuit' motif.
Like Renault’s BEV concept car unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, that Kangoo be bop BEV is equipped with low-energy LED (light-emitting diodes) front and rear lighting. The vehicles aerodynamics have been significantly reworked in order to reduce energy consumption with its 18-inch full disc wheels, and ground clearance lowered by 20 mm.
Linear displays on the outside of Kangoo be bop BEVs doors show how much charge is left in the battery by simply activating the remote central locking control. Inside, another gauge to the left of the instrument panel provides the driver with a permanent indication of how much SoC remains.
All-electric
Kangoo be bop BEV is an all-electric zero emission (in road use) vehicle. It is powered by a 59 HP electric motor which revs to 12,000rpm and which boasts an efficiency of 90 percent better than an internal combustion engine.
The Kangoo be bop BEV electric motor is coupled to a reducer which replaces the gearbox traditionally mated to an internal combustion engine. This reducer has a single, constant output ratio. Electrical energy is transmitted to the motor by a power electronics unit which incorporates the controller that delivers the required amount of energy to the rotor.
Latest-generation Nissan/NEC Li-Ion’s
Kangoo be bop Z.E.BEV is equipped with a compact Li-Ion pack produced by AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation), a Nissan-NEC joint venture which was founded in April 2007. The performance of these batteries compared with a previous generation NiMH chemistry is superior in every domain including performance, weight, reliability, safety and efficiency.
Li-Ion batteries do not suffer from the memory effect resulting from incomplete charge cycles, ultimately leading to a fall in capacity. The AESC battery is expected to deliver between 80 and 100 per cent of its original capacity for a duration of at least six years.
The compact dimensions of the included Li-Ion batteries enable the vehicle's configuration to be optimized to a wide range of applications. In the case of Kangoo be bop BEV, the battery is located underneath the dashboard. This location does not encroach on either cabin space or rear cargo carrying capacity making it possible to keep the same arrangement of four individual seats and capacity of the standard Kangoo be bop.
The battery comprises 48 modules, each of which incorporates four elementary cells.
A year and a half ahead of the launch of Renault's production BEVs, the 15 kWh Li-Ion battery of the Kangoo be bop BEV prototype delivers a range of approximately 60-miles AER as currently configured. When released however, Renault’s BEVs will include an AER of 100 miles.
Last but not least, the Li-Ion packs 100% recyclable.
Charging
The Kangoo be bop BEV is charged via a MarechalTM-type socket located behind a flap at the front of the vehicle alongside the right-hand headlamp. The other end of the cable is fitted with a normal plug which connects to a mains supply.
This plug permits two different battery-charging modes:
A conventional charge via a household mains supply (10A or 16A 220V) which can charge the vehicle in a timescale of between six to eight hours. This mode is perfectly suited to vehicles which are parked up overnight or during the day at the workplace.
A quick charge can be accomplished using a 32A - 400V three phase socket, enabling up to 80 percent
SoC from empty approximately 30 minutes.
Twenty auto manufacturers including Renault have been working with Germany’s RWE to develop a universally standard BEV plug.
The future three phase plug can be used with a 400V supply and will enable a complete charge in approximately 20 minutes. This multi-partner agreement marks a significant step forward in the development of mass market electric vehicles.
Kangoo be bop BEV is also equipped with a regenerative braking system increasing its AER in a mostly urban/city environment.
Renault-Nissan BEV Alliance
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has its sights set on becoming the leading manufacturer of mass market zero emission vehicles. The Alliance is actively forging associations with governments, city authorities and energy companies while promoting the widespread use of BEV’s around the world. Twenty-four such partnerships have already been established to date.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is planning a comprehensive range of high-quality, reliable, innovative and affordable BEVs. The first all-electric Nissan vehicle is due to be launched in the United States and Japan in 2010 and worldwide from 2012.
Renault will start marketing BEV’s in 2011, beginning with a family saloon in Israel, and a utility version of New Kangoo in Europe. Two new, highly innovative vehicles are then scheduled for release in 2012.
Renault – Kangoo Be Bop BEV basic specs
Dimensions|
Length|12.7 ft.
Overall Width|7.0 ft. incl. mirros
Height|5.9 ft.
Wheelbase|7.6 ft.
Front Track|5.0 ft.
Rear Track|5.0 ft.
Ground Clearance|6.7 inches
Weight|3,507 pounds
|
Technical Data|
Motor|Electric
Power |59 HP
RPM|12,000
Maximum Torque|140 Lb.-Ft.
Transmission|Direct Drive Reducer
Batteries|Li-Ion
Battery Energy|15 kWh
Tires|Dunlop SP Sport MAX 205/45 R18
Wheels|18 inch full disc wheels
|
Performance|
Top Speed|Electronically governed to 81 mph
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Renault_Be_Bop_BEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – May 6, 2009
Renault Kangoo Be Bop BEV – 60-miles AER today, 100-miles AER when production begins.
Kangoo e Bop BEV was derived from the production Kangoo Be bop and is recognizable by both its Energy Blue body color and a specific grey velour upholstery embroidered with a 'printed circuit' motif.
Like Renault’s BEV concept car unveiled at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, that Kangoo be bop BEV is equipped with low-energy LED (light-emitting diodes) front and rear lighting. The vehicles aerodynamics have been significantly reworked in order to reduce energy consumption with its 18-inch full disc wheels, and ground clearance lowered by 20 mm.
Linear displays on the outside of Kangoo be bop BEVs doors show how much charge is left in the battery by simply activating the remote central locking control. Inside, another gauge to the left of the instrument panel provides the driver with a permanent indication of how much SoC remains.
All-electric
Kangoo be bop BEV is an all-electric zero emission (in road use) vehicle. It is powered by a 59 HP electric motor which revs to 12,000rpm and which boasts an efficiency of 90 percent better than an internal combustion engine.
The Kangoo be bop BEV electric motor is coupled to a reducer which replaces the gearbox traditionally mated to an internal combustion engine. This reducer has a single, constant output ratio. Electrical energy is transmitted to the motor by a power electronics unit which incorporates the controller that delivers the required amount of energy to the rotor.
Latest-generation Nissan/NEC Li-Ion’s
Kangoo be bop Z.E.BEV is equipped with a compact Li-Ion pack produced by AESC (Automotive Electric Supply Corporation), a Nissan-NEC joint venture which was founded in April 2007. The performance of these batteries compared with a previous generation NiMH chemistry is superior in every domain including performance, weight, reliability, safety and efficiency.
Li-Ion batteries do not suffer from the memory effect resulting from incomplete charge cycles, ultimately leading to a fall in capacity. The AESC battery is expected to deliver between 80 and 100 per cent of its original capacity for a duration of at least six years.
The compact dimensions of the included Li-Ion batteries enable the vehicle's configuration to be optimized to a wide range of applications. In the case of Kangoo be bop BEV, the battery is located underneath the dashboard. This location does not encroach on either cabin space or rear cargo carrying capacity making it possible to keep the same arrangement of four individual seats and capacity of the standard Kangoo be bop.
The battery comprises 48 modules, each of which incorporates four elementary cells.
A year and a half ahead of the launch of Renault's production BEVs, the 15 kWh Li-Ion battery of the Kangoo be bop BEV prototype delivers a range of approximately 60-miles AER as currently configured. When released however, Renault’s BEVs will include an AER of 100 miles.
Last but not least, the Li-Ion packs 100% recyclable.
Charging
The Kangoo be bop BEV is charged via a MarechalTM-type socket located behind a flap at the front of the vehicle alongside the right-hand headlamp. The other end of the cable is fitted with a normal plug which connects to a mains supply.
This plug permits two different battery-charging modes:
A conventional charge via a household mains supply (10A or 16A 220V) which can charge the vehicle in a timescale of between six to eight hours. This mode is perfectly suited to vehicles which are parked up overnight or during the day at the workplace.
A quick charge can be accomplished using a 32A - 400V three phase socket, enabling up to 80 percent
SoC from empty approximately 30 minutes.
Twenty auto manufacturers including Renault have been working with Germany’s RWE to develop a universally standard BEV plug.
The future three phase plug can be used with a 400V supply and will enable a complete charge in approximately 20 minutes. This multi-partner agreement marks a significant step forward in the development of mass market electric vehicles.
Kangoo be bop BEV is also equipped with a regenerative braking system increasing its AER in a mostly urban/city environment.
Renault-Nissan BEV Alliance
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has its sights set on becoming the leading manufacturer of mass market zero emission vehicles. The Alliance is actively forging associations with governments, city authorities and energy companies while promoting the widespread use of BEV’s around the world. Twenty-four such partnerships have already been established to date.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is planning a comprehensive range of high-quality, reliable, innovative and affordable BEVs. The first all-electric Nissan vehicle is due to be launched in the United States and Japan in 2010 and worldwide from 2012.
Renault will start marketing BEV’s in 2011, beginning with a family saloon in Israel, and a utility version of New Kangoo in Europe. Two new, highly innovative vehicles are then scheduled for release in 2012.
Renault – Kangoo Be Bop BEV basic specs
Dimensions|
Length|12.7 ft.
Overall Width|7.0 ft. incl. mirros
Height|5.9 ft.
Wheelbase|7.6 ft.
Front Track|5.0 ft.
Rear Track|5.0 ft.
Ground Clearance|6.7 inches
Weight|3,507 pounds
|
Technical Data|
Motor|Electric
Power |59 HP
RPM|12,000
Maximum Torque|140 Lb.-Ft.
Transmission|Direct Drive Reducer
Batteries|Li-Ion
Battery Energy|15 kWh
Tires|Dunlop SP Sport MAX 205/45 R18
Wheels|18 inch full disc wheels
|
Performance|
Top Speed|Electronically governed to 81 mph