Groupe Renault - 2019 Universal Registration Document

RENAULT: A RESPONSIBLE COMPANY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF RENAULT ON APRIL 24, 2020

GROUPE RENAULT

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RENAULT AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its range of light commercial vehicles Building on its experience in light commercial vehicles, as a P pioneer and leader in electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, Groupe Renault is expanding its range of offers with the Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen at the end of 2019 and the Renault MASTER Z.E. Hydrogen in 2020. The hydrogen fuel cell provides additional energy, giving up to P three times more autonomy compared to 100% electric vehicles, with a recharge time of only five to ten minutes. Hydrogen is seen at Renault as a complementary solution to its electric and hybrid strategy. K-ZE The Renault City K-ZE, unveiled at the Shanghai motor show press conference, is Groupe Renault’s sixth electric vehicle (EV). This segment A city car, with an SUV design, is the first EV to be sold in China. The Renault City K-ZE is fitted with a 33 kW engine with a potential torque output of 120 Nm. It is fitted with a dual recharging system that is compatible with both public charging equipment and Wallbox-type systems. If connected to a fast charging station, it will only take 50 minutes to charge to 80% of its range. The Renault City K-ZE will be produced in China under the eGT New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. joint venture created by the Renault- Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance and local manufacturer Dongfeng. It was designed using the Alliance’s CMF-A common platform for small city cars. E-TECH (HEV & PHEV) The automotive industry is in a state of flux. There have never been so many new and disruptive technological developments (Electric, Autonomy, Connectivity), while user needs and demands are different from one model to another and one market to another. In an increasingly strict regulatory environment and strong expectations from our individual and business customers (low consumption, no surcharge on purchase and use), hybrid vehicles firstly meet multiple usage needs that are complementary to those of electric vehicles. They are also preparing customers for the mass arrival of electric vehicles on the market. Electric vehicles are the core of Groupe Renault’s strategy . We are pioneers in Europe, with almost 10 years of expertise. We have applied all of our electrical know-how to hybrids to offer a unique and pleasurable driving experience ("fun to drive”), with a real hybrid engine, not merely an electrified combustion engine, thus making the electric experience and its benefits more widespread. This can be seen in such features as: 100% electric starting P Acceleration worthy of an electric vehicle P Excellent energy efficiency, One Pedal dynamic braking similar to P an electric vehicle and a high battery recharging capacity.

The Renault E-TECH hybrid engine has a modular design. It comes in two varieties: E-TECH for full hybrids (HEV) and E-TECH Plug-in for plug-in full hybrids (PHEV), to meet low-consumption and emissions needs for all of our customers (hybrids for all). On the CLIO E-TECH, this can be seen in: 100% electric driving up to 80% of the time in towns and cities P Up to 40% less consumption in towns and cities P On the Captur E-TECH Plug-in, this can be seen in: 100% electric journeys of up to 45 km P 100% electric journeys of up to 65 km in towns and cities P We combine the best of our current product knowledge with the best of the hybrid technology developed by Groupe Renault, notably through our commitment to and our experience in Formula 1. These engines will be offered on accessible vehicles, the core market, offer good value for money and have the lowest cost of use (Clio, Captur, Megane) starting in the first half of 2020. Hybrid engines This new engine is an integral part of the Groupe Renault strategic plan, whose vision is to provide sustainable mobility, accessible to as many people as possible, while complying with new standards now and in the future. This plan introduces a major electrification of the range with eight 100% electric models (five new models and three new editions) and 12 electrified models (includes hybrids and plug-in hybrids). In addition, it provides for a total of 12 100% electric vehicles. The Renault E-TECH technology is DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission). It is based on an intelligent multimode transmission architecture 3 , both dog clutch and clutchless, that is optimized to reduce friction. To that transmission, two electric engines (e-machine, the main engine, and HSG, the high-voltage starter whose power varies depending on the hybrid version) and a gasoline engine1 (1.6 atm 67 kW/91hp) are directly attached. The gasoline/HSG combination and the main electric engine can drive the wheels independently. The three engines can also drive the wheels simultaneously. Together, they form a compact powertrain that is common to E-TECH and E-TECH Plug-in vehicles. Renault’s extensive experience in electric vehicles has made it P possible to develop sophisticated management for the three sources of traction to offer everyone who drives our hybrid vehicles a genuine electric experience, with up to 65 km of 100% electric driving in towns and cities; More electrical efficiency thanks to the absence of a clutch and a P smart transmission that limits energy losses. This system also maximizes the recovery of energy during the braking and deceleration phases; The gasoline engine is still normally aspirated and therefore P cheaper and less complex than a turbocharged engine, because it is used in its optimal way; Renault’s E-TECH technology is an innovation that optimizes P energy consumption without compromising driving. Our two slogans are Fun to drive and EV feeling.

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