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AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Mitsubishi For all the work that Mitsubishi has done selling the i-MiEV as an electric vehicle around the world - Japan , New Zealand , the UK , Europe , etc. - the car is actually a modified version of the i , a tiny kei car offered in Japan and Europe. The jellybean shape could make it to the U.S. market with not only the all-electric powertrain as an option, but also a...
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Automotive Business Review (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the US
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All Small Cars (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Last week our partners over at AllCarsElectric.com reported on a story that should perk the interests of the small car enthusiast. The successful Smart ForTwo might be becoming an even smarter choice for urban commuters with the addition of an all-electric drivetrain. Yes, that's right, you might be able to run to work in back without ever using...
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Autopia (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Drum roll please! The electric Smart ForTwo is officially underway at Daimler’s factory in Hambach, France. From an urban mobility standpoint, there’s been a lot to love about the Smart from the get go. Although small, it’s built like a tank, it offers the comfort and convenience you’d expect and and it gets great mileage. But [...]
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All Cars Electric (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Daimler AG reported today that production of the second generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (ED) has begun at their plant in Hambach, France. The ForTwo employs modern lithium-ion batteries to store power for the car's electric drivetrain. The new car builds on the first generation vehicle, which endured real world testing at the hands of 100...
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Green Car Advisor (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Production of the Smart ForTwo ED plug-in electric vehicle began this week at Daimler AG's factory in Hambach, France, the automaker reported today. The first 1,000 of the zero-emissions ForTwo EDs (electric drives) will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the U.S. in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions....
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Earth2Tech (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Daimler’s car2go, a car-sharing pilot project with 200 Smart Fortwo vehicles first announced in March, officially kicked off Wednesday in Austin, Tex. Now city employees will be able to pick up networked vehicles at stations and designated parking spaces around Austin, and drop them off anywhere within the service area. The Austin network, modeled after a [...]
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Daimler AG - News (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
This week, Daimler AG started production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France.
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Motor Authority (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
We first brought you news of Daimler's plans to launch its car2go short-term rental service for the Smart ForTwo in Austin, Texas back in March. Now that the date is drawing nearer, we can bring you even more details about its offerings, including pricing estimates. The program has so far seen successful application in the German city of Ulm, and...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a joint partnership with the City of Austin, Daimler is launching its groundbreaking car2go pilot project in North America today. The innovative mobility concept makes city driving as easy as using a mobile phone. It offers Austin an easy, flexible, reasonably priced and progressive solution to the growing challenges of urban mobility. Austin becomes...
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AutoblogGreen (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Filed under: Transportation Alternatives , SMART Steers and Smarts - Click above for a high-res image gallery Daimler announced in March it would bring the tiny Smart car to the big state of Texas through its car-sharing service car2go. At the time, the German automaker declared that entering the Austin market with 200 ForTwos was "the next logical step." Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche now thinks...
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eGMCarTech (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Daimler AG is ready to kick off a pilot program for its Smart cars2go service in Austin, Texas. The program allows city employees to rent a Smart for a couple of hours and return to a designated location provided by Daimler. A pilot with 200 Smart ForTwo cars will run with Austin city employees, reports Automotive [...]
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Team Benton (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Morning, Not a great start to the week as my local train is running 15 mins late. Also, was woken at 05:00 to the sound of Oli being sick in his bed! There must be something 'doing the rounds' as Osc has been poorly as well. I think Cath's staying off work with them today, she's an absolute star :-) Friday night I missed my stop, due to 'sleep'. Had to wait at Saxmundham for 40 mins, for a train back...
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Green Car Advisor (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Despite a solid launch of the new Ka subcompact car in Europe earlier this year, Ford Motor Co. has reconsidered its plan to bring the subcompact to the U.S. and has decided that the car is too small for American tastes. In an interview with Automotive News (subscription required) published Monday, Ford CEO Alan Mulally said "our view is that Fiesta is about the smallest vehicle that we think...
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traimi | 22/09/2009
Brabus Ultimate High Voltage was unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and represents the production version of the Smart Fortwo Brabus Electric Drive Concept which made its debut back in March at the Geneva Motor Show.
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traimi | 21/09/2009
Premiering at Frankfurt Motor Show is the Brabus Ultimate R Smart Fortwo. A turbocharged 3-cylinder engine powers the car, developing 112 hp (110 bhp) / 82.4 kW at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque between 3,300 and 3,900 rpm. It has shorter shift times in comparison to the standard car.
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traimi | 17/09/2009
Brabus Smart Tailor Made Concept was unveiled today at the Frankfurt Motor Show and promises to bring a ‘huge splash of color and personalization to the ownership of its ForTwo models’. The new program from the German tuner gives buyers the possibility to design their own Smart ForTwo and to craeate thousands of combinations to choose from.
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