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Smart EV (or ED)
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Yes, but I was more intrigued by the vehicle ! (Note the title of this thread.)
(Edit: obviously without the kludgy charge port seen here at a certain new PaloAlto HQ.)
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I rode in one of these Smart EVs today, here in metro Atlanta. I didn't drive it (rode shotgun) and honestly I wasn't paying much attention to the car because they were really showing off the EVSE equipment (Clipper Creek CS-30, I think). It still had the European connector, though, so they couldn't actually show off the newly installed EVSE 
It was only here for two days, and I don't know where it's going next.
It was only here for two days, and I don't know where it's going next.
aminorjourney
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About ten months ago I was lucky enough to be given a Smart ED for a half day. It was fairly fun around town but dismal everywhere else.
We've actually got a Smart CDI which gets 88 mpg on a small 700 cc engine, so I'm used to the Smart feel.
Sadly, the electric version felt woefully poor above about 45 mph.
Here's the video.
We've actually got a Smart CDI which gets 88 mpg on a small 700 cc engine, so I'm used to the Smart feel.
Sadly, the electric version felt woefully poor above about 45 mph.
Here's the video.
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Nik
Got there eventually :-)
41 HP (plus a 'boost' button for an extra 7hp!)
Not the Roadster drivetrain, I think.
http://green.autoblog.com/2011/02/20/smart-forspeed-concept-pictures-geneva/
Third-gen Smart Fortwo Electric available in early 2012; will price drop from $44,387? Autoblog Green
Any word if this 3rd gen Smart ED is going to continue to use a Tesla battery pack?
Any word if this 3rd gen Smart ED is going to continue to use a Tesla battery pack?
ChadS
Last tank of gas: March 2009
I do wonder what Mercedes' game is, comparing this to the comments in the A class thread. They almost seem bipolar.
felixtb
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i'm pretty sure this is the line, since I recently read and heard though other sources that MB is actually re-evaluating their whole EV strategy and are canceling it! They will be concentrating on extended milage diesel engines instead.......... go figure..........!?
Well just as long as Daimler doesn't try to trash Tesla's reputation, I'd say Tesla made out in the arrangement even if Daimler doesn't buy any more batteries or they dissolve the relationship. Daimler made a key investment and raised Tesla's profile at a time when money was tight. The deal with Toyota is clearly much more important since Tesla got a factory out of it.
Anyhow, I guess my point is that if they end up breaking up with Daimler, they should try to do so amicably as far as the public is concerned. (Is there still someone from Daimler on the board of directors?)
Anyhow, I guess my point is that if they end up breaking up with Daimler, they should try to do so amicably as far as the public is concerned. (Is there still someone from Daimler on the board of directors?)
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