Spring Smart Electrics, San Francisco MTA slows Car2Go
By Jack Collins ·
January 25, 2013
In San Francisco, the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) had talked with the car sharing company Car2Go about operating the Smart Car service in the city, but the MTA had concerns over parking issues the company required.
In Detroit: New Smart Electric Offers EV with Lowest Price
By Tom Moloughney ·
January 17, 2013
Smart’s display was the most EV-centric at the 2013 Detroit auto show. Four Smart Electric drives were on view and most of the area was decorated with information on the new version of the Electric Drive. I spoke with Tracy Matura, Smart general manager, and Heiko Schmidt, Smart's product manager. They were both very optimistic about this next generation Electric Drive.
Smart Acclerates Production of 2013 ForTwo Electric Drive
By Eric Loveday ·
December 12, 2012
With more than 1,000 units out the door, Smart's production site in the French town of Hambach is now ready to ramp up production to meet high demand worldwide for its 2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. The 2013 ForTwo ED is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in spring 2013.
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Wanted: Fair Costs for Electric Car Home Charger Installations
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Josie Garthwaite says:
As a new generation of plug-in vehicles rolls off the assembly line, a new cadre of consumers has entered the market...
A chance to try the EV/PV marriage - for free
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Smart has teamed up with solar energy installer Real Goods Solar to offer a cool sweepstakes I came...
Spring Smart Electrics, San Francisco MTA slows Car2Go
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Jack Collins says:
In San Francisco, the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) had talked with the car sharing company Car2Go about...
In Detroit: New Smart Electric Offers EV with Lowest Price
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Tom Moloughney says:
Smart’s display was the most EV-centric at the 2013 Detroit auto show. Four Smart Electric drives were on view and...
2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Priced at $25,000
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Eric Loveday says:
When it launches in spring 2013, the completely overhauled Smart ForTwo Electric Drive will become America's cheapest...
Smart Acclerates Production of 2013 ForTwo Electric Drive
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Eric Loveday says:
With more than 1,000 units out the door, Smart's production site in the French town of Hambach is now ready to ramp up...
Here Comes the Electric Autobahn
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Michael Coates says:
During the past few months, I've had the chance to drive representative models from each of the German "Big Three."...
Smart ForStars Concept Is Electric-Powered Mobile Drive-in
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Nick Kurczewski says:
The Smart ForStars Concept is ready to make a statement at this year’s Paris Auto Show and, in case no one is listening...
Lansing, MI - Saturday 9/22 Plug-in Day Road Rally
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Plug-in drivers in Michigan - register TODAY for this Saturday's plug-in EV road rally!...
Nissan LEAF Sales Zoom Ahead of Chevy Volt
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Brad Berman says:
The sales race between the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt for leading electric car has been neck-and-neck most of this year...
Test Drive: Smart Finally Gets It Right with Latest Electric Car
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Laurent J. Masson says:
The latest news from German automakers regarding EVs have not been very exciting. Some people even question their...
Autocar Calls 2012 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive "Most Credible Pure Electric" to Date
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Eric Loveday says:
Autocar's initial review of the 2012 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive closes with these words of electric minicar praise: "...
Production of Third-Gen Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Now Underway
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Brad Berman says:
Production of the third-generation, 2012 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive is now officially underway. For 2012, the Smart...
Third-Generation Electric smart Car Adds Power, And a Bike
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Laurent J. Masson says:
The motor from the third-generation car offers 55 kw with 96 lbs-ft of torque. That's up from the second-generation,...
EV Fest 2012: September 9, 2012
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I Selected a pick of some of the Vehicle I Think should be attending EV Fest Electric Vehicle Show...
The Essential Facts about the Second-Generation All-Electric Smart ED
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Brad Berman says:
Size of battery, rate of accleration, top speed, range, and the other core credentials for Smart's electric micro-car.
Rinspeed Takes Aim at Electric Car Range Anxiety with Dock+Go Concept
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Swiss firm Rinspeed aims to solve the "range anxiety" issue associated with electric vehicles with its range-extending...
For EV Charging, You Can’t Beat Free
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John Gartner says:
The San Francisco Bay Area and eight cities will receive nearly 5,000 charging stations and residential charging...
Your opinion of the Smart ED
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blackpro says:
I wanted to post this to get an idea of other people's opinion of this car. Personally I like the...
Electric Smart ForTwo Plans Unclear as Smart USA Merges with Mercedes
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Nick Chambers says:
After dismal U.S. sales under the Penske Automotive Group, the Smart USA brand is heading for the comfortable territory...
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