Eolab (France, 2014)

The Renault Eolab is a hybrid petrol/electric concept with an announced average consumption of 1l/100km and CO2 emissions of 22g/km.

The super efficient vehicle serves as a preview of a future model of the B segment, that according to the French brand can reach the market within 10 years. The Eolab is also a way to respond to the challenge issued by the French government to market a car below 2 l/100km by 2020.

In an attempt to increase the efficiency of the concept engineers focused on reducing weight, aerodynamics and obtaining a better performance from the hybrid powertrain.

Compared to the fourth generation Clio, the engineers were able to reduce weight by 400kg, to a total of 955kg. Aerodynamics were improved about 30 percent over the Clio, with a 0.235 coefficient. Regarding weight Renault claims the reduction was achieved through a fixed hood which does not require the locking mechanism. Furthermore, Eolab also has a thinn...