Renault, Vinci team up for EV infrastructure
French car maker Renault is teaming up with motorway operator Vinci Autoroutes, to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and its associated services on the VINCI-operated motorway network.
Vinci Autoroutes will install charging stations in carpool parking lots, and is planning to install 738 carpool parking spaces by 2013.
Vinci Autoroutes and Renault will install fast-charge facilities in some motorway service areas in Paris - Orleans - Tours, Paris - Chartres - Le Mans, and Arles - Montpellier.
As part of the partnership, VINCI is also planning to add EVs to its operating fleet and the aim of both the companies is to execute first tangible operations by the end of 2011.
VINCI Autoroutes EVP Andre Broto said the partnership with Renault shows that we are determined to be an assertive player in the sphere of sustainable mobility by offering customers motorways that are safer, more user-friendly and more environment-protective and encouraging them to drive differently.
Renault SVP of market area France Bernard Cambier said he is delighted with the partnership with VINCI Autoroutes for at least two reasons.
"First, we are demonstrating that the electric vehicle is also suitable for inter-city motorway journeys, provided the charging infrastructure is in place. Second, VINCI Autoroutes has chosen Renault for its electric vehicle fleet," Cambier said.
"This further proves the relevance of our strategy of offering a full range of four electric vehicles aimed both at business customers and at individuals."
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