Renault Celebrates Production of Morocco’s First Fully Electric Quadricycle
- Renault’s Tangier factory produced Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle.
- The Mobilize DUO is primarily designed for urban transport and export to Europe.
- Local suppliers are key to boosting the electric vehicle industry in Morocco.
Milestone in Electric Vehicle Production in Morocco
Renault recently commemorated a significant milestone with the production of its 2,000th Mobilize DUO, marking it as Morocco’s first fully electric quadricycle. This momentous occasion took place at the Renault factory in Tangier, where excitement buzzed around this new offering in the realm of small electric vehicles geared for urban environments. A standout feature of the Mobilize DUO is its innovative communication system, designed right in Morocco, which adds a unique edge to the vehicle that is primarily aimed at European consumers.
Local Suppliers and Economic Growth Boosted
The assembly of the Mobilize DUO signifies not only a step forward for Renault but also highlights Morocco’s burgeoning role in the global electric mobility landscape. This vehicle comes off a newly established assembly line that boasts the capacity to produce 17,000 units annually, specially designed to accommodate the demands of fully electric transportation. The implications here are two-fold – boosting local industry prowess while integrating a new network of Moroccan suppliers focusing on electric vehicle components, thus enhancing local economic growth.
Industry Leaders Discuss Future of Mobility
During the celebration, prominent figures including Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and Mobilize CEO Gianluca De Ficchy extolled the achievements associated with this project. Mezzour remarked on the factory’s role as a beacon of carbon neutrality, emphasizing Morocco’s capacity to innovate in the electric mobility sphere. Likewise, De Ficchy pointed out that their efforts are geared towards smoothing the path for electric accessibility, remarking on a vision where urban transport becomes safer and more sustainable through projects like the DUO.
In summary, the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO in Morocco is a testament to the country’s emerging electric vehicle industry. It showcases not just Renault’s commitment to innovation, but also the collaboration with local suppliers, further cementing Morocco’s position as a key player in electric mobility. The event highlighted the aspirations for sustainable urban transport and production capabilities in Morocco, establishing a promising future for electric vehicles.
