Renault and Citroen, is a story of controversy that spanned decades. 2CV/4L, Type H/Estafette, since post-war times both have been cracking trying pushing innovation and ingenuity to the next level compared to the competitor. Today, two historic French brands compete for niche of small electric ATVs. Renault’s Twizy appeared in 2011, presenting in France micromobility electric. It also revolutionized last-mile logistics for companies with its cargo version. Citroën has been watching this with a watchful eye and has arrived in 2020 with its own Ami, electric two-seater in the same vein as Twizy. His success was immediate, and A friend is exported from everywhere. An argument that prompted Renault to update its Twizy sooner.

Movement to a high level

The Duo Mobilization will have this task. Marketed under Renault’s new mobility-focused brand, it will be a electric two-seater designed for car sharing or leasing For private individuals and professionals. Compared to the Twizy, it is upscale due to the use of two seats side by side, closed doors, air conditioning systemand a screen for the infotainment system. To reduce its costs, Renault basically created plastic partseasy to wash and easily damaged. It will share 10% of already worn Renault Twizy parts, and it will assembly in morocco. Renault hopes to sell 17,000 a year. All good to compete with the Friend!

Increasing competition in Europe

In the passenger version (Duet) or cargo (Bento), he will offer a autonomy of 140 kilometers. For models without licenses, the speed will be limited to 45 km/h 80 km/h for those requiring a B permit. It will be launched in the spring of 2023 to better compete with the Ami, which has already sold over 50,000 units! In Europe, the competition for them is intensifying new mobile solutions. Opel rebranded Ami in Rocks, and FIAT must equip itself with its Italian godfather friend Topolino. In 2019, SEAT presented its concept in the Volkswagen Group the minimum, which could also be mass marketed. With exploding fuel prices, increasing number of EPZs and general urban congestion, these small solutions can revolutionize the mobility of tomorrow.