[Auto / Moto] Renault: all cars restrained at 180 km / h!

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On the occasion of the General Assembly of the Renault Group, the diamond brand announced the implementation of a speed limit for its models.

All future Renault and Dacia models will see their maximum speed limited , announced Luca de Meo, CEO of Groupe Renault, during the general meeting of shareholders of Groupe Renault on Friday, April 23, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
“The speed will be capped at 180 km / h,” said the Italian businessman, detailing a road safety action package called Caring cars . The Renault Mégane-e , scheduled for 2022, will be the first model of the Losange equipped with a new electronic device operating "by default", limiting its speed to 160 km / h.
"Our vehicles will be equipped with an automatic regulator which will adjust according to the conditions" also indicates the boss of Renault. In the event of driving deemed unsuitable, a “ vehicle take-over in the event of risk ” is provided.

The Alpine brand , which must represent sportiness within the group, will not be affected by the measure.

A safety score
"Renault vehicles will offer a safety score  " also declared Luca de Meo. Like the eco-score encouraging the driver to eco-driving, the system will allow a “detailed analysis of driving habits”, assessing risk-taking. This will be done in partnership "with the insurers".

The strong man from Boulogne-Billancourt also announced measures in favor of the environment such as internal carbon pricing or reductions in factory emissions (with the objective of achieving neutrality for all sites by 2030).

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The previous Volvo
In May 2020, the Swedish brand Volvo announced a voluntary limitation of the top speed of models sold to 180 km / h, as part of its “zero fatalities, zero injuries” policy.

According to a statement issued at the time by Gothenburg, it was a "strong signal about the dangers of speed, underlining Volvo Cars' position as a world leader in safety. These two characteristics illustrate how car manufacturers can take active responsibility when it comes to achieving the goal of zero road fatalities, by encouraging better driver behavior ”.

Few models affected
The importance of this announcement should be put into perspective. Most of the vehicles currently sold by the group's brands have a point speed between 170 and 200 km / h.

Only a few models have so far exceeded the 200 km / h mark within the Renault and Dacia ranges:

Renault Mégane RS (260 km / h)
Renault Talisman Blue dCi 190 (225 km / h)
Renault Talisman Blue dCi 160 (216 km / h)
Renault Scénic TCe 160 (210 km / h)
Renault Scénic dCi 150 (210 km / h)
Renault Kadjar TCe 160 (210 km / h)
Renault Talisman TCe 160 (207 km / h)
Renault Mégane TCe 140 (205 km / h)
Renault Mégane TCe 160 (205 km / h)
Renault Kadjar TCe 140 (203 km / h)
Dacia Duster 1.3 TCe 150 (202 km / h)
Renault Koléos TCe 160 (200 km / h)
Renault Espace Blue dCi 160 (200 km / h)
Weighted down by the ecological penalty, the Renault Mégane RS is already doomed .

During this general meeting, the Renault brand announced the cancellation of the development of a new diesel engine planned to be the last of the group.