Green Car Reports

JANUARY 21, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The Nissan Micra minicar is now available in Canada, we cover what the 2014 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive is like on the road, and Land Rover trademarks the "Landy" name for a possible future small urban SUV. New data shows electric cars won''t be a problem for utilities.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into LG Energy Solution batteries after a series of electric vehicles using the cells have shown “internal failures.” ” Opened on April 1, the NHTSA lists a series of electric vehicles utilizing LGES cells that have been assigned to recalls. I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today we look at why diesel engines are selling well in luxury SUVs and crossovers, Smart''s plan to keep the old Electric Drive model in the new 2016 Fortwo lineup, and Polaris'' acquisition of Brammo''s electric-motorcycle business. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Forgive me for saying so, but smart cars are a little bit like Marmite: you generally either love them to bits, or you can’t stand them. Since we once owned a silver smart fortwo cdi with black body panels, I’ve got to come down on the pro smart car side.[.]. Electric cars smart' By Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 14, 2013

Could 2013 be the year of the ‘affordable’ electric car? With the Renault Zoe and now the smart fortwo electric drive (ED) to launch in the year, the battery-powered car market could be about to open up to a whole new audience of buyers.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to electric vehicles. We've driven two of them here at GreenCarReports, in the form of the Europe-only Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell, and the ForTwo Electric Drive, under Mercedes' sub-brand Smart. This time though, Mercedes.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 9, 2010

There’s now a smarter and electric way to drive in the US as the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive makes its debut in the country. The vehicle will be part of a programme launched by Smart USA Distributor LLC that will place electric drive vehicles with partners in select regions of the US.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2013

Diminutive brand smart is about to become the first European brand to import a fully electric car into China, as it prepares to launch its smart fortwo electric drive (ED) in the country. smart China electric car smart fortwo'

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Smart, the Daimler brand famous for its small electric cars such as the Smart Fortwo EV, is now set to expand its portfolio by introducing an electric two-wheeler. The company has teamed up with Vectrix to introduce the Smart Scooter alongside the Smart Electric Drive and the Smart eBike in 2014.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 8, 2009

The Smart Fortwo electric drive vehicle will begin large scale production at its plant in Hambach, France, in 2012. However, under the latest plans, the Smart Fortwo electric drive will be produced in “significantly larger volumes” as of 2012 as part of the Smart portfolio, and will be sold through its sales network.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. The new models we’ve driven have caused us to rethink the Top 10. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 12, 2012

smart has gone into production with its new fortwo electric drive (ED) at its Hambach facilities in France.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Just days ago we revealed how car2go would extend its electric car sharing programme across Europe (see article) and now it has officially announced its arrival in Amsterdam, Netherlands. As of November 24, 300 Smart Fortwo electric drive vehicles will be made available for on-demand mobility without the need for a fixed rental station.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Daimler is practising what it preaches this week, by offering up 260 of its electric vehicles for use by its own employees. Staff in and around its Stuttgart headquarters will have access to some 220 smart fortwo electric drive cars and 40 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL from this month as part of [.].

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 23, 2009

Having already made significant in-roads into the electric vehicle market, Smart is now planning to introduce its second generation electric drive Smart Fortwo with production to begin in early November. The vehicle is based on the Smart Fortwo Coupe/Cabrio Passion.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 18, 2010

It’s a festival of all things smart this September, as Mercedes-Benz’ mini yet mighty smart brand celebrate ten years in the UK. Theis year’s smart festival is made extra special to mark the anniversary and will feature exclusive test drive opportunities of the smart fortwo electric car along with a guest appearance by the 2008 [.].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2012

One of the world’s most beautiful capital cities will soon boast an even greener outlook as Rome, Italy, welcomes Smart Fortwo electric drive vehicles (pictured).

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

An anniversary festival to celebrate the diminutive smart brand went with a bang over the weekend as 1,420 smarts descendent upon Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands on Saturday (September 4). Featuring an opportunity to test drive the all-electric [.].

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

As Daimler brand Smart prepares for a 2010 entry into the USA market with its Smart Fortwo electric drive vehicle, the company has selected Coulomb Technologies as its preferred supplier of charging stations for the vehicles. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news smart.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 26, 2009

Many high-end motoring enthusiasts will tell you that they won’t consider driving smaller vehicles because the cars simply don’t look good enough. Now however, Smart is determined to change that perception with a more stylish, special Fortwo model. The interior will be made up of a mix of fabric and leather.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has acquired an equity stake of nearly 10 per cent of Tesla Motors Inc, the American electric sports car manufacturer. The German carmaker, which owns brands including Mercedes Benz, already collaborates with Telsa over an electric version of their smart car model. This green supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Leading provider of electric vehicle recharging bays, Elektromotive, has been selected as one of the UK companies to trial the new electric version of the smart fortwo. The information will be evaluated by smart as it moves towards small series production of the smart electric drive in 2010.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Daimler has taken a near 10 per cent stake in Tesla Motors following a successful partnership between the two in integrating Tesla’s lithium-ion battery packs and charging electronics into the first 1,000 units of the Smart car.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

Following successful trials in the UK, the zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. The second generation smart electric drive will also be taking part in projects in Rome, Milan and Paris. The smart ed has no gear change and can reach 30 mph in 6.5

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 20, 2009

It is a little bit longer than the Smart ForTwo and carries a lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan – Turning over a new LEAF. Perhaps the most notable debutant however, is the Nissan Land Glider (see article ), a two-seat electric vehicle that leans into corners – for video footage, click here. Toyota – Going electric.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

But in recent months new players, including the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Daimler AG and battery maker Electrovaya , have come onto the scene as well — making China look more and more likely to give electric cars a strong push into the mass market. Some of these companies are also working on electric models for the U.S.

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Drive EV

MARCH 19, 2021

In the statement OZEV said the grant is now updated to “target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme’s funding to go further and help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle. Here are 5 great electric cars that are still eligible for the £2,500 grant.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

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Green Cars News

MAY 25, 2012

In total, its fleet of 3,375 smart fortwo and 625 smart fortwo [.]. Owned and operated by car giant, Daimler, the car2go service now operates in 12 cities through Europe and North America and now has over 100,000 registered members.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 19, 2012

Promoting an electric car can be a difficult task, unlike a combustion car, many people have never driven an EV before and therefore have no idea what it will be like. Most people have some idea of the eco-benefits of an EV but don’t realise that there is more to electric driving than that; that [.].

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Green Cars News

JULY 14, 2011

German carmaker Daimler, the company behind Mercedes-Benz and Smart, has signed an agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH for a joint 50:50 venture on electric motors.

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Green Cars News

MAY 10, 2011

Smart’s urban stage tour has reached London’s South Bank this week where the diminutive car maker is offering visitors the chance to test drive its fortwo electric drive-one of the first electric cars to go on sale in the UK.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Even billionaire investor Warren Buffett is betting on the market for more fuel efficient and electric vehicles, including those made in China. Related Slideshow: Top Green Cars View » BYD’s all-electric E6 automobile debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January and it’s expected to enter the U.S. automakers in their own market.

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