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Conception
Introducing...the First Hydrogen Electric Smart Car available in North America! Save money and be a leader in the environmental movement! At a cost of less than $4.00 a week to charge (less in some areas), the Smart ForTwo Electric Vehicle (available in Coupe and Cabrio models) includes a 3 year/36,000 mile drivetrain and 5 year/100,000 mile battery warranty.
The Smart ForTwo Hydrogen EV sets a new benchmark in the electric vehicle sector. Powered by a 30Kw drive train, the Smart ForTwo produces a normal highway speed of 55 to 60 MPH (most economical - up to 320 miles of range), with a cruising speed of up to 75 MPH (up to 200 miles range). These figures indicate that the Smart ForTwo EV is a vehicle that is ideal for short journeys in urban traffic. It only takes a minimum of 2 hours to "short charge" (with onboard generator) the battery from 30 to 80 percent of its capacity. An empty battery can be fully charged in 15 minutes just by plugging in to any household (110v) outlet!
The electric engine, developed by Mitsubishi, is located in the rear, installed into the three engine mounts exactly where the combustion engine would be in a conventional vehicle. The transmission (variable automatic gearbox, shaft-drive) which has been locked in second gear, is likewise in the rear of the car. The Smart ForTwo EV therefore does not need the Smart ForTwo gas-powered model's gearshift knob, since it only uses one forward and one reverse gear.
The charge level indicator for the battery is where the rev counter would be in other vehicles in a central position on the instrument panel, together with the analogue clock. But thats all that has changed. The interior and the luggage compartment are just as spacious as before, and even the Smart ForTwo EVs power storage unit -a NANO TITANATE battery- is positioned centrally in the car's underbody.
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Safety
 Backed by the engineering of Daimler-Benz, the Smart™ was purposely designed and built to be first and foremost a safe vehicle. The Smart car has a Tridion Safety Shell -- conceived from the idea of a walnut or an egg-shaped system -- so if/when the vehicle is impacted it provides the highest level of passenger protection, while minimizing the "danger zone" of a side impact collision.
Photos of head-on and side-impact collision test between Smart Coupe and standard mid-sized sedan.
- Ultra-short wheel base helps absorb impact energy.
- Reinforced Crash Boxes and Crumple Zone provide additional safety.
- Sandwich-type construction with raised seat positions provides better driver visibility and reduces "danger zone" in event of a side impact collision.
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Standard Features
- Rear-mounted, electric motor
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Steering Assist
- Tridion side impact safety protection cell
- 15-inch "Styleline" 9-spoke alloy wheels
- Heat-Reflecting Glass Roof reduces interior temperatures
- Smart RDS FM/CD Player Receiver with 2 speakers
- Air Conditioning with exterior temperature indicator
- Leather-covered steering wheel and gear selector
- Cloth interior appointments
- Auto speed-sensing windshield wipers
- Digital display, battery charge level indicator
- Electric windows
- Auto-Off headlights
All information above is per our distributor
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MSRP: From $30,995*
Status: Mid August 2008
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* tax, license and destination fee not included
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Highlights
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- THE FIRST HYDROGEN ELECTRIC-POWERED SMART CAR AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA!!!
- DOT approved for daily use.
- 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/100,000 miles warranty on Nano Titanate battery.
- Costs less than $4.00 a week to charge (possibly less in some areas).
- Capable of producing a normal speed of 55 to 60 MPH, with cruising speed of up to 75 MPH!
- Range of 320 miles (@ 55-60 MPH - about 200 miles @ 75 MPH) on a single charge.
- Short charge with onboard generator: 2 hours.
- Built on the Smart ForTwo Coupe/Cabrio chassis for a safe, comfortable ride, with interior and luggage space to spare.
Fun
The First Hydrogen ELECTRIC Smart™ car is very unique mode of transportation because it offers economy, performance, style, and efficiency with safety features that no other electric passenger car on the market today has to offer. Currently, there is no comparable electric vehicle delivering state-of-the-art technology. No other car attracts the amount of attention from passers-by and other drivers, all while costing you next to nothing because all you have to do is plug it into any regular household (110v) outlet. In fact, the savings in gas money will pay for the vehicle in a much shorter time than a Hybrid vehicle could. Even the premium-priced hybrid cars cannot compete with the Smart car on delivering not only the best fuel economy and performance, but most of all, the FUN FACTOR!!!
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Technical Specifications
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- Batteries: NANO TITANATE 3X1.2kw hour each
- Most advanced with 4kw per kg - fully recharged in 10 minutes
- 30kw/ peak power, 6-phase motor
- Variable automatic gearbox, shaft drive
- AC/DC converter
- Normal speed 55-60 MPH (range: 320 miles; Max. speed 75 MPH (range: 200 miles)
- Electric brake pump
- On-board generator (Hydrogen-electrolysis: 2 pints distilled water)
- Inclusive drive-train (mounting frame assembled)
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Special Optional Features
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- Custom Paint Job for Body Panels and/or Tridion Shell
- Tinted Windows
- Custom Leather Seats
- Polished Wheels
- Custom Stark Carpets
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