Daimler Begins Production Of Smart Fortwo Electric Drive In France
Published:20-November-2009
By Staff Reporter
1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the US
Daimler has recently commenced production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France.
In a first step, 1,000 vehicles will be provided to customers participating in various mobility projects in major cities in Europe and the US, in order to generate broad feedback on electric driving under everyday conditions.
Marc Langenbrinck, managing director of the smart brand, said: “With the start of the series production of the smart fortwo electric drive, the Hambach plant enters a new era – at the same time, the smart fortwo emphazises its pioneering role on the way to individual mobility with local zero-emissions in cities and urban areas. Its innovative battery-electric drive makes the smart fortwo electric drive the ideal vehicle for the city: it combines responsibility to the environment with driving fun and joie de vivre in a virtually perfect manner.”
The second-generation smart fortwo electric drive started now is equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery. As of 2012, the smart fortwo electric drive will be produced as a regular part of the smart product portfolio and will regularly be sold through the smart sales network.
Lithium-ion technology has decisive advantages over other types of batteries including higher performance, shorter charging times, a long life and high reliability. In addition, a smart fortwo electric drive can be charged at a regular household power outlet.
