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Concept pro-type Renault Jeep before becoming the Jeep Renegade; Paris

Engin powered by a new electric system is called ENVI, and in the Renegade concept it comprises of two 268 horsepower electric motors (one on each axle) powered by lithium ion batteries.
This is backed up by a Bluetec diesel engine giving a combined mpg of 110 miles when used with the electric motors.
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Red Concept Proto Type Peugeot H2O 

is not just a futurist fire prevention vehicle produced by the creative people at Peugeot. H2O produces electricity and water using fuel cell battery technology. Hidden underneath the playful and dynamic appearance of a fire engine lies a very innovative propulsion method. H2O, built on a Partner Electric base, uses the fuel cell battery as a source of on-board energy and features a major innovation for this technology: the hydrogen is produced in real time, based on the system's needs, which means it can overcome the problems associated with storing pressurized hydrogen. 

With its generously proportioned air intake, feline-shaped lights and plunging muzzle-like bonnet, the front of the vehicle is strongly identified with the Lion. The rear is reserved for the tank and a telescopic ladder. At the bottom of the rear end panel, instead of the exhaust (no longer needed) there are two connections for the water feed or the branch pipe. Naturally, the color is "fire engine red", reflected in the interior with nicely matching touches of metal. 

The cabin is designed for 2 firemen and to hold modern command and operating equipment, such as GPS, telephone and a touch screen on the dashboard. A second screen is linked to a PC and shows the map of the buildings.


Key dimensions Peugeot H2O

Length4.294m
Width1.689m
Wheelbase2.69m
Front/rear tracks1.566m
Height1.679m
Kerb weight 1,700kg
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SmugMug > keywords > renault > Fokker Dr.I - 1917 GERMANY(reproduction)

The German-made Fokker Dr.I combined excellent maneuverability with a high rate of climb.  The type was favored by Manfred von Richthofen, and Werner Voss, two of Germany's legendary fighter pilots.  Both of these men lost their lives in this type of aircraft in two of the most talked about air battles of the war.

The Dr.I was developed from the lesser known Fokker D.VI biplane, and both featured cantilever wings (wings which did not require external bracing).  This wing design was a tremendous breakthrough in aircraft development, however, there were setbacks in the early stages.  Many "triplanes" (as they are popularly known), suffered wing failures in flight, resulting in fatal crashes.  The design was slightly modified, but there is a good deal of evidence that suggests the failures were caused by poor workmanship (insufficient varnish coverage of ribs resulting in moisture absorption and consequential deterioration of the wood).

There are no known original Fokker triplanes in existence.  In 1967, Cole Palen constructed this reproduction, complete with a 110 hp LeRhone rotary engine, drawing from several sources including drawings made by the British in 1918 from a captured aircraft. The original plane would have either a LeRhone or Oberursel engine generating 110hp, allowing a top speed of 102mph and a ceiling of 20,013 ft.
SmugMug > keywords > renault > Great Lakes T2-1A-2 - 1976 UNITED STATES
This more modern biplane has a Lycoming reciprocating engine under its hood.
SmugMug > keywords > renault > Ford Model T Speedster - 1919
Detroit, Michigan  U.S.A.

“The Universal Car”  

From 1908 through 1927 15,000,000 Model T Fords were produced.  Known as the “Tin Lizzie” this vehicle made the Ford name forever famous.  Henry Ford used the assembly line method of manufacture that revolutionized the automobile industry and paid his workers a $5.00 per day minimum wage which was considered quite high for the times.  The list price for a brand new “T” in 1909 was $850, and the price was continuously reduced until 1927 when a brand new “T’ Roadster could be purchased for $260.

There are more Model Ts still running today than any other automobile from the same era.
SmugMug > keywords > renault > Caudron G.III - 1914 FRANCE

Designed in France, and used by several nations during the First World War, the Caudron G.III was a successful trainer and observation aircraft.  Known for its great climbing ability, the Caudron was a suitable aircraft to be used in mountainous terrain and was considered ideal for the needs of the Italian squadrons.  Eventually they became obsolete and were limited to use as training aircraft.  Following the war a Caudron was used to become the first aircraft to cross the Andes Mountains.  Aviatrix Adrienne Bolland made this historic flight in 1919.

The Aerodrome’s Caudron has an original upper right wing panel, cowling, various instruments and an original LeRhone 80hp rotary engine. It was flown for many years at the Aerodrome and was again restored in 1999.  It is finished in the colors of an aircraft from an Italian artillery reconnaissance/observation squadron. It can reach a top speed of 65mph and a ceiling of 10,000 ft.
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