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For the brake system, Renault and Continental developed three advanced innovations. The most visible contribution was to suppress disc rub, whereby the brake pads remain in contact with the discs even when there is no pressure on the pedal. This constant rubbing adds slightly to fuel consumption. In the case of EOLAB, the pads do not touch the discs whenever the driver’s foot is off the pedal. In addition to being beneficial to fuel consumption, this also extends pad life.
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Working with seat specialist Faurecia, Renault was able to reduce the thickness and weight of the front seats by using different materials for the frames (steel, non-ferrous alloys such as aluminium, carbon fiber composite and magnesium). The result was a 35% saving over the seat frame of a conventional B-segment vehicle.
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To further perfect EOLAB’s aerodynamic performance, it is fitted with particularly narrow, 145mm-wide tires—40mm narrower than the smallest tires available for the Clio IV. Michelin and Renault’s designers worked on the tread pattern to give a visual impression of width, while the sidewalls were designed to exude an impression of light weight.
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The active wheel covers are thermally activated, by sensors in the rims.
The A pillars are acting as air guides, I think? Like the scoops on the sides of the front bumper, they guide air flow around the corners of the car.
The 3 gears are used in combination to get 9 different ratios, in the electric and hybrids modes.