17 July 2012

French Embassy welcomes Renault Kangoo Z.E.

The French Embassy in Dublin has taken delivery of its new 100 percent electric vehicle, the Renault Kangoo. Z.E.

The embassy purchased the electric commercial vehicle from Renault Belgard. It will be used on a daily basis for a range of activites including the transport of visiting guests from France.

Madame Emmanuelle d'Achon, French Ambassador to Ireland says "The Embassy of France in Ireland is proud to announce its investment in a new electric commercial vehicle, contributing significantly to the objective of the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs to become a model department in terms of energy efficiency and the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. We are also proud of the fact that this vehicle is made by Renault, a French company at the forefront of green technology innovation which has a strong presence in Ireland."

Emmanuel Bouvier, Renault Z.E. Global Marketing Director visited The French Ambassador's Residence to hand over the keys of the new Kangoo Z.E.