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Large-Scale Production of the smart fortwo Electric Drive to Begin in 2012 in Hambach

By Cuong Huynh • Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: Clean Car Talk Daily Snapshots

smart plant in Hambach, France was selected as location for future large-scale production of the smart fortwo electric drive, which will be equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery and will be offered to customers through the smart sales network by 2012.
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Second Generation smart fortwo Electric Drive Goes Into Series Production

By Cuong Huynh • Aug 27th, 2009 • Category: Clean Car Talk Posts

Second generation electric smart fortwo aims for November 2009 rollout to leasing customers in major cities for a four-year 60,000 km (37,300 miles) test runs, and a 2012 availability at dealers. Specs include efficient lithium-ion battery, 30 kW electric motor, 120 Nm (88.5 ft-lbs) of torque, and a range of 84 miles per charge.