Renault: a first step towards the generalization of biofuels
Attendance at the 2006 International Agricultural Show ...
As part of the 2006 International Agricultural Show (from 25 February to 5 March 2006), Renault will exhibit its "Flex Fuel" engine technology running on fuel that may contain a mixed blend of gasoline or ethanol (from 0 to 100%). On this occasion, Renault will exhibit the Clio 1,6 liter 16v Hi-Flex already marketed in Brazil.
The automaker recalls having made environmental commitments under the "Renault Contract 2009" plan, including the adaptation of its engines to the use of biofuels. In 2009, 50% of gasoline-powered vehicles offered for sale in Europe will be able to operate with a mixture of gasoline and ethanol up to 85%. All diesel engines in the range will be able to operate at the same time with a rate of 30% diester.
It should be noted that for Renault it is not an innovation: in Brazil it has been several years since they sell cars equipped with flex-fuel engines that know exactly how much ethanol in gasoline or diester in the diesel to run the engine in the best conditions (seen news reporting TV news there are qques months or years?).