New product : Véléance produces an electric scooter with three wheels.

The production of "Tri'Ode" has been launched in Fumay ( France /Ardennes) by South of france company Vélance-based Meyeuil (Bouches-du-Rhône) who created it for an antenna called "Vel-Ardennes".

Since 2006 based on the business incubator Meyreuil (Bouches-du-Rhône), Véléance company, specializing in the study and design of innovative electric vehicles, has decided to outsource the manufacturing of its prototypes fumay (Ardennes) in a dish called Vel-Ardennes.

Approved a few months ago at the European level, the Tri'Ode, electric three-wheeled scooter, will be assembled in series in a building of 1700 square meters specially refurbished and rented by the community of common Rives Ardennes Meuse.

"For three years this location was included in the boxes. At the time, we were in contact with the WTX group, while seeking new opportunities for its local subsidiary, Godart, an expert in the welding of tubes and fittings. She ended up transferring a small portion of its staff in this new activity where these employees will lend their expertise, "says Jacques Quéméré, CEO Véléance.

Objective: 1600 sales and 40 jobs

If Vel-Ardennes just go into production this challenge, the company could then expect a staff of forty employees. It has appeal to retailers within the rental and sale of vehicles with two or three wheels, local communities, businesses and individuals.

Today scooter launched with an initial investment of more than € 1.5 million from equity industrial Provence but also the Champagne-Ardenne region, the department, the Alizé program, community common Rives Ardennes Meuse and the state through a restructuring fund of Defense, Vel-Ardennes is in the saddle.

Target to the new site Ardennes production up regular power to reach in 2016 the breakeven sales set to 1600, corresponding to a turnover of € 9 million.

Easy to drive Tri'Ode, light vehicle multifunctional 80 cm wide, playful and quiet, can roll into town at 50 km / hour with a range of 45 km. A technological innovation, it combines aesthetics, comfort and ergonomics. The tilt controller which is equipped prevents tipping when cornering and stopping. It also has a built-in charger and a simple household outlet. The developer promises a bright future for this machine. The Tri'Ode is the need of the moment.

Currently, in fact, the user moves away from the heat to move to hybrid or electric formulas. Tri'Ode to pull out of the game

French  Source usinenouvelle.com