smart transforms into an all-electric brand and teases 2023 crossover EV called the smart #1
smart Automobile Co., Ltd. has officially begun its transition into an all-electric automaker by offering the latest taste of its first new EV following parent company Mercedes-Benz AG’s joint venture with Geely Holding. The 2023 crossover EV will be called the smart #1, kicking off the automaker’s new model nomenclature.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor: the 1000 hp GMC Hummer EV popped wheelies in testing (debunked)
A 9,000-plus lb., 1000 hp, three-motor, all-wheel drive mechanical monster, the new GMC Hummer EV defies most people’s understanding and expectations of what a car can do. Astonishingly, this nearly five-ton beast can rocket from 0–60 mph in 3.0 seconds in production trim – which is impressive enough, until you find out that the prototypes could do wheelies!
Expand Expanding CloseSmart previews next-gen future with Concept #1 SUV ahead of series production
Urban mobility automaker smart has shared its vision for a sustainable future with the public at IAA Mobility in Munich by announcing its Concept #1 SUV. The all-electric Concept #1 sits as a “forerunner” for smart’s electrified future and represents many of the design elements and techniques drivers can expect to see on future models.
Expand Expanding CloseDaimler to stop selling Smart cars in US and Canada, report says
Daimler will stop selling its all-electric Smart cars in the U.S. and Canada after the 2019 model year, according to a new report.
Daimler, Geely turning Smart car into Chinese-made all-electric global brand
Daimler and Geely have announced a joint venture to make Smart cars in China, as a global all-electric brand.
Daimler is converting Smart brand to all-electric in North America, no more gas-powered Smart cars
In a somewhat surprising move but definitely welcomed by electric vehicle enthusiasts, Daimler told its dealerships in the US and Canada that it will soon stop selling gas-powered Smart cars in favor of the new upcoming electric versions.
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Smart officially debuts ‘built for the city’ 17.6 kWh, 96hp Fortwo and Forfour electric vehicles
It was a busy, busy day for Daimler AG at the 2016 Paris Auto Show. Along with announcing their all-electric Mercedes ‘Generation Q’ SUV, they also debuted three new variants of their smart electric vehicles: fortwo, fortwo cabrio, and forfour. These new EVs are being positioned by the company as “Built for the city. Perfect for escaping it.” [but not terribly quickly and only about 100 miles out]…
A Smart EV owner gets stuck after “accidentally” plugging his car in a Tesla Supercharger
A Smart EV owner traveling in Germany claims that he “accidentally” plugged his electric Smart at a Tesla Supercharger and couldn’t unplug it. The owner sent the picture seen above to German publication Electrive.
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