Renault's Green Car

Automakers are going green.  That is pretty much obvious.  Toyota still leads the way with its popular Prius.  American automakers like Ford and General Motors are also manufacturing green vehicles.  For Ford, there's the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Mercury Mariner Hybrid and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.  General Motors on the other hand will be releasing the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrids this fall.  But not only Japanese and American automakers are making advances in making green vehicles.  European automaker Renault recently unveiled the greenest vehicle from their stable yet.
The Logan Renault eco2 Concept is an experimental car from the French automaker.  The said car will be fielded in the upcoming Michelin-organized Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai, China.  The said vehicle represents Renault's dedication to developing and manufacturing eco-friendly vehicles.  The vehicle produces only 97 grams of carbon dioxide for every kilometer traveled making it cleaner than most vehicles available today.
According to theautochannel.com, the concept car was made clean by focusing on the its powertrain, aerodynamics and running gear.  The report reads:  "Powertrain: modified pistons and injection system for enhanced combustion, detail work on tolerances and lubrication to minimize friction, new gearbox ratios; Aerodynamics: the combination of a VORTEX generator (a small, drag-reducing, roof-mounted feature), a flexible splitter under the front bumper, wheel fairings and a rear lip spoiler have enabled the Cd to be cut from the 0.36 of a standard Logan to 0.29; Running gear: Logan Renault eco² Concept is equipped with low rolling resistance Michelin Pure tyres (185/65 R15). The camber and toe settings, as well as the braking system, have also been optimized as part of the across-the-board bid to combat friction."
The unveiling of the concept car made by the French automaker signals the company's arrival in the field of green car manufacturing.  It is now just a matter of waiting when Renault will manufacture production version if the concept vehicles which will be available to consumers.  The performance of these vehicles may be improved with replacement shocks which can complement its exemplary fuel efficiency.


Source: http://environmentalism.blog.com/2139666/