| Renault Eolab | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 2014 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Laurens van den Acker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine,front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Renault Clio V |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 LI3 |
| Transmission | 3-speedmanual |
TheRenault Eolab is aconcept carplug-in hybrid designed by the French car manufacturerRenault. It was unveiled to the press in September 2014, prior to its formal unveiling at theParis Motor Show.[1]
Thesupermini sized Eolab hybrid demonstrates nearly 100 production-destined technological innovations, which will appear on future models by 2020. It is powered by a 1.0-litre,I3petrol engine producing 76 PS (56 kW; 75 bhp), paired with a 54 PS (40 kW; 53 bhp) ‘axial flux discoid’ electric motor located in the clutch casing. All power is delivered to thefront wheels via a three-speed gearbox. A small 6.7kWhlithium ion battery pack is attached to the system, providing 65 kilometers (40 mi) on electric power .
The Eolab features two driving modes: weekday, which emphasises low emissions, and an alternative ‘weekend’ mode uses both power units together to greater performance and range. The resulting CO2 emissions are a low at 22 g/km.[2]
To keep the car'skerb weight down to 995 kg (2,194 lb), (400 kg (880 lb) less than the equivalent productionClio), the body is constructed from a combination of steel, aluminium and composites, with the roof entirely of magnesium. The car also incorporates three ride-height levels which lowers the car and reduced drag, working in conjunction with active aero on the wheel trims (on narrow 145 mm tyres) and spoilers reduce thedrag coefficient to 0.235Cd.[3]
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