Renault has launched a smart island in Portugal that uses its Zoe electric vehicle, home batteries, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2E) energy storage to run without fossil fuels. The idea is to make the Madeira island of Porto Santo energy independent and stimulate renewable energy production. [We want] to build a model that can be carried over to other islands and cities, Renault Electric Vehicle Director Eric Feunteun told Engadget.
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Renault’s ‘smart island’ runs on wind power and recycled batteries
