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Renault to Produce Twizy ZE EV by 2011

 
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Renault Twizy

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Renault has made a lot of headlines lately beginning with the introduction of 4 EVs at the Frankfurt Motor Show just months ago.  The most outlandish vehicle displayed in concept form at the show was undoubtedly the Twizy ZE.  This small four wheel concept looks more the part of a motorcycle than a car, but Renault is confident that it can sell.According to a new report, the company will build a production version of its egg shaped Twizy ZE EV concept for release in 2011.  The vehicle will be built at its facility located in Valladolid, Spain.

Production of the Twizy will join several other compact cars and minivans that are already produced at the facility in Spain.

From reports about battery production, to battery swap capable vehicles, to EV production numbers in the hundreds of thousands, Renault has been making countless claims and promises to be a leader in the EV segment.

With the Zoe ZE EV, Twizy ZE EV, Kangoo ZE EV, and Fluence ZE EV scheduled to enter production within the next few years, the company is placing its bets on electric vehicles and  has displayed more potential production electric vehicles than any other major automaker.  Following the unveiling of the 4 concept EVs in Frankfurt, Renault has now committed to production of every vehicle it displayed.

Source:  Detroit News Print Edition





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  1. By Jason M. Hendler Posted: 11/13/2009 5:20am PST

    I am thrilled to see French automakers re-engage in producing the most advanced vehicles in the world. I do believe there is a niche for the Twizy ZE, just as there are for those 3 wheeled vehicles that Renault just announced, and Aptera. Again, I hope collectors are buying examples of each for museums, because this amount of design innovation hasn't occurred for 100 years.
     
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  2. By Noel Park Posted: 11/13/2009 12:41pm PST

    Jason - I just finished reading an article in "Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car" about the Citroen SM. 35 years old and still ahead of its time, IMHO. So your point is well taken.
    I have to agree that they will sell a few Twizys. Talk about a fashion statement! Cute as a button, as my Mom always says. Although you have to wonder what the Cd is, LOL.
    If GM would build a car the size of the Smart, I would instantly buy one. I could put 2 where my wife parks her Impala, LOL. Instant 4 car garage! Alas, not to be, I fear.
     
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