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This mini EV has recyclable materials, glass doors, and swappable batteries to avoid charge times - see more
This mini EV has recyclable materials, glass doors, and swappable batteries to avoid charge times - see more
Kristen LeeJan 15, 2021, 19:24 IST
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.Renault
Mobilize is a new EV and mobility brand from French automaker Renault.
The Mobilize EZ-1 is a mini EV prototype that's shareable and made from recycled materials.
Users would only pay when they use the car and a clever battery exchange system means the car can be used continuously.
A traditional automaker spinning off a new EV and mobility brand isn't a new move, and French automaker Renault is the latest to get in on the trend. "Mobilize" is a new mobility, energy, and data services brand within Renault, and its introduction comes with this adorable EZ-1 compact EV prototype.
Mobilize envisions users sharing the EZ-1 by only using and paying for it when needed. The little car fits two people, is only 7.5 feet long, and has top-to-bottom glass doors. It's also made from 50% recycled materials and has a battery exchange system to avoid traditional charging.
Keep reading to learn more about the cute prototype.
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The Mobilize EZ-1 is a prototype mini EV from Renault's new EV and mobility brand, Mobilize.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
It's a tiny, two-seater EV that's just 7.5 feet long.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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The EZ-1 is made with 50% recycled materials and Mobilize says it will be 95% recyclable at the end of its life.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
The car is built based on ideas of eradicating waste materials and continuous resource-use.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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It has big, top-to-bottom glass doors that give occupants great outward visibility.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
Here's Mobilize design director, Patrick Lecharpy, standing next to it so you can get a feel of its size.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype and Patrick Lecharpy, Mobilize Design director.
Renault
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But what's more is that Mobilize envisions the EZ-1 to be a shared vehicle.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
Users will only pay when they use the car.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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The car won't have a key.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
Instead, users can connect with it via their smartphones.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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The car's battery is also exchangeable.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
This means that the battery can be swapped out for a fresh one and would reduce the time that the vehicle can't be used because it's being charged.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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Mobilize also wants to create a whole range of EVs that suit different needs.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
Should the EZ-1 happen, it'll be a bit like the urban car-sharing programs in the US, however, it's unlikely that the EZ-1 will come here.
Mobilize EZ 1 Prototype.
Renault
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Still, though: A shareable mini EV with a well-thought-out charging plan could benefit us all.