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return to hydrogen fuel cells, renault emblème concept concept car

2024-10-07

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when combating climate change and decarbonizing mobility is a key goal, pure electrification, hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells are all options. renault aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in europe by 2040 and globally by 2050.

renault will release the renault emblème concept car at the 2024 paris motor show, which is designed to maximize decarbonization throughout the vehicle's life cycle. this includes the production process, not just the lack of emissions while running on the road.

for this purpose, the renault emblème concept car uses hydrogen fuel cells. in fact, hydrogen fuel electric vehicles can be regarded as range-extended hybrids, except that the range extender is not a fuel engine, but a hydrogen fuel cell.

the dual-source electric powertrain of the renault emblème concept car can be powered in two ways: a "regular" rechargeable battery for daily use, and a hydrogen fuel cell for long-distance travel.

based on the ampr medium platform, the rear-wheel-drive architecture houses the various components of the powertrain (electric motor, battery, fuel cell and hydrogen tank) while maintaining a low center of gravity and ideal weight distribution for enhanced performance and efficiency.

emblème's 160kw wound rotor motor uses no rare earth materials. it is powered by a small nmc battery (40 kwh), which is lighter, cheaper, smaller and more environmentally friendly than pure electric vehicle batteries. the comprehensive cruising range reaches hundreds of kilometers, which is enough to meet daily travel needs.

the core of the technology is a 30-kilowatt proton exchange membrane fuel cell (pemfc) that runs on low-carbon hydrogen through a 2.8-kilogram hydrogen storage tank to provide the power needed for long-distance travel, with a maximum efficiency of about 60%. it can travel 350 kilometers (less than five minutes) per hydrogen refueling.

in terms of exterior design, the renault emblème concept adopts a unique and futuristic design. the front face shape is a closed grille design common in new energy models, with raised ribs on both sides of the front hatch. the headlights adopt a split design, while the dot matrix daytime running lights adopt a through-type design.

in terms of rear styling, the roof is equipped with a larger spoiler, and the taillight group adopts a letter-flag-like design. there is also a duck tail above the light group, which is matched with the raised ribs on the tailgate to embellish the rear of the car. layering. the lower enclosure has an exaggerated shape and is equipped with thick black trim panels, which further enhances the sporty feel.

as a hydrogen fuel cell model, when the renault emblème concept is driving, 75% of the electricity consumed by the vehicle is generated by the fuel cell, and there are no other emissions except water.