Renault's revolutionary hybrid e-tech technology awarded at the "Trophées de L'argus 2021"

• On the 2021 edition of the Trophées de l'argus, Renault's E-TECH hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology was awarded the Special Jury Prize. 

• A modular technology, unique on the hybrid market thanks to an ingenious transmission inspired by Formula 1. 

• In 2021, Renault's hybrid technology will be available in 6 versions on #clio, Captur, #arkana, Mégane and #meganeestate.

Boulogne-Billancourt – January 29th, 2021. As every year, the L'argus jury honours a sporting exploit, a technology, a concept car or a commercial performance. On the 2021 edition, Renault's E-TECH hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology was unanimously acclaimed. 

Developed and patented by #renault engineering, E-TECH hybrid technology combines two electric motors, a petrol engine and an ingenious transmission inspired by Formula 1, without a clutch or synchroniser. This unique system is also the fruit of the brand's expertise in electric mobility for more than 10 years. 

Renault's hybrid technology allows up to 80% of electric driving in the city and up to 40% lower consumption on an E-TECH Hybrid engine. It allows up to 65 km of electric driving in the city (WLTP City) and to enjoy the pleasure of electric driving up to 135 km/h on an E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid engine. 

By deploying this modular hybrid technology on its core range vehicles, #renault intends to democratise the electric experience and its advantages: systematic electric starting, responsiveness, battery regeneration during deceleration and braking, CO2 reduction and consumption savings. Launched in 2020, the E-TECH hybrid engines already power #clio in hybrid, Captur and #meganeestate in rechargeable hybrids. Captur is thus the most accessible plug-in hybrid in the B-SUV segment. Three new versions will be added to the #renault range in 2021, with #arkana and Captur as a hybrid and Mégane as a plug-in hybrid. 

The award, a trophy made from a camshaft, was handed over to #gillesleborgne, Groupe Renault's Engineering EVP, on behalf of all the teams involved in this innovative project.

"I am very honoured to receive the Special Jury Prize for our E-TECH hybrid technology because it is the result of long-term work by the teams who have been involved in this project for almost 10 years. To achieve this, the #renault teams have submitted more than 150 patents, particularly on the dog-clutch gearbox, the heart of the system's innovation. This innovative technology offers exceptional CO2 efficiency with a remarkable customer experience."

Gilles Le Borgne, EVP, Engineering, Groupe Renault