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The Emblème showcases Renault's vision for future powertrains. It pairs a hydrogen fuel cell with a rechargeable battery pack to deliver an impressive total range of 1,000 kilometers. The concept can travel 350 kilometers on hydrogen alone and an estimated 300 kilometers on battery power.
Renault's engineers focused on efficiency when designing the Emblème. The sleek body achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.25, helping maximize range. At 4.8 meters long and 1.52 meters tall, it's substantially different from Renault's regular production models.
Renault Emblème concept
A rear-mounted 215 horsepower electric motor drives the back wheels. Renault opted for a wound-rotor design that doesn't use rare earth materials. The hydrogen tank holds 2.8 kilograms of fuel and can be refilled in under five minutes. A 40-kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery provides additional electric range.
Renault says of the Emblème's 1,750 kg curb weight. The company claims the concept produces 90% fewer emissions than a comparable car over its lifecycle.
While battery electric vehicles remain Renault's primary focus, the Emblème explores hydrogen as a complementary technology. It follows similar concepts like Honda's CR-V e:FCEV in combining fuel cells and batteries.
The public will get a closer look at the Emblème during the 2024 Paris Motor Show from October 14-20. Renault will likely reveal more details about the interior and other features at that time.
Source: Renault
