The pilot project, ‘E-Moving’, will start in June 2010 in the cities of Milan and Brescia, and is scheduled to run for one year. The objective is to test the components of the electric mobility model designed in partnership by Renault and A2A.
The tests will focus on technology and distribution of charging infrastructures, commercial processes and offerings, interaction between the charging network and the vehicles, electricity supply for the vehicles and associated invoicing systems, battery management, and electric vehicle maintenance.
As part of this project, consumers and businesses will be able to test the first 60 zero-emission Renault vehicles to arrive in Italy. The two models included in the test are Kangoo Express ZE, a light utility vehicle for business use, and Renault Fluence ZE, a family sedan for both private and professional use.
During the pilot phase, both electric vehicles will be available for a monthly rental comparable to that of a diesel car of the same size and performance, the companies said.
The two cities in the Lombardy region will be the first in Italy to gain a complete charging infrastructure with 270 charging points for the mobility of electric vehicles.
Jacques Bousquet, managing director of Renault Italy, said: ”The objective for Renault is to promote sustainable mobility for all, by making electric vehicles available to and affordable for the greatest number. As a result, these vehicles will no longer be a niche product, but a mass-market product.
”The cooperation between Renault, the multi-utility A2A, and local authorities will involve an initial test phase, followed by the promotion and roll-out of 100% electric vehicles. This will be achieved through the deployment of advanced technologies, infrastructure tailored to users’ requirements, and an offering comprising both commercial and technical solutions.”
