Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

Recent efforts include a low-cost diesel hybrid concept and the smart fortwo eD, currently on fleet trials in London, which uses Zytek’s 55 kW electric drivetrain, designed and installed at the company’s Electric Vehicle technical center in Fradley, UK.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2011

The award-winning design led to engineering programs with Chrysler and General Motors, closely followed by a long-term relationship with Daimler to develop and build electric powertrains for the smart fortwo ed (electric drive).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Accounting for that mileage and state and federal incentives, the smart fortwo ED and the Nissan Leaf have the lowest total cost of ownership of any of the 17 models studied, which include both ZEVs and internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year.

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All Cars Electric

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Daimler AG reported today that production of the second generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (ED) has begun at their plant in Hambach, France. The ForTwo employs modern lithium-ion batteries to store power for the car's electric drivetrain.

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All Cars Electric

DECEMBER 23, 2009

According to the Wall Street Journal, Daimler will launch a pilot program of the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive in China beginning next year. The report indicates that Daimler is considering several cities for testing of the Smart ED. The recent.

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All Cars Electric

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The Smart fortwo ED is an upcoming pure electric car. It will be built by Daimler and use lithium-ion battery packs supplied by Tesla Motors. Testing of prototypes has been underway in Europe since 2007. Earlier this year Daimler announced it would be bringing the vehicle into global production including the United States.

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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 Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

The SSI study captures 12 different PEV models from eight vehicle manufacturers, including GM (Chevrolet Volt); Nissan (LEAF); Tesla (Model S); Ford (Focus EV, C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi); Honda (Fit EV and Accord PHEV); Toyota (Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV); Mitsubishi (i-MiEV); and Daimler (Smart Fortwo ED).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The smart fortwo electric drive is now available on the new-generation smart platform in both the smart fortwo coupe and cabrio models and—for the first time—in the smart forfour (not available in the US). seconds; the fortwo and fortwo cabrio in 11.7 The fully charged 17.6

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Tesla helped former shareholder Toyota to bring back the Toyota RAV4 EV , an electric SUV and also aided its other OEM shareholder, Daimler (which also has since divested its Tesla shares), with the Smart ED and B-Class Electric. Daimler is the automotive giant that owns Mercedes-Benz and Smart and also was a Tesla stockholder.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s shift to electric mobility is experiencing an uncertain path, following what was a very promising exponential growth rate that lasted until 2021. As 2022 proved to be a lost opportunity, much in contrast with other major European countries, 2023 is progressing with rather mixed signals.

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Italy Market Sale Tesla 123

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2022 has not been a pleasant journey for plug-in vehicles in Italy. Following years of exponential growth, the spark of the EV revolution seems to have gone cold in one of the arguably most important auto markets — by volume and automotive history — in Europe and the world. Official statistics through the first three […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 15, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. The Italian car market is enjoying a prolonged rebound since the lows of 2022. While most major auto markets in Europe show improving EV numbers, however, the race between internal combustion and electrified powertrains idles in the fourth largest market of the Old Continent.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s road to electric mobility has been featuring substantial setbacks in recent months, and the start of 2023 was no different. With the rest of Europe firmly progressing in its upward trajectory, the land of the most famous supercars seems yet undecided as to its future.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Italy’s EV Market Continued To Lose Steam In September Originally published on opportunity:energy. There is no good news in sight for Italy’s EV market, which is witnessing a radical turn from the burgeoning growth of the past few years to a sudden, steady decline.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s EV market ended a weak 2022 with a December in line with the unimpressive figures posted in previous months. While the overall car market showed good signs of recovery, plugins yet again stalled in what is a reverse trend not followed by any other major European nation.

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Italy Market Plugin Cars 104

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2023

Italy’s EV market is finally giving some positive signs, after months of subdued numbers. As the rest of Europe enjoys new records, the Bel Paese also boasted a strong performance in March. The road to recovery is, however, still paved with uncertainty. Official statistics for March (see UNRAE) offer a glimpse of hope for electric […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 7, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It’s been a bad start of the year for the Italian car market, as 2022 inherited crises that had been brewing since the covid pandemic.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2022

Electric vehicle sales in Italy are going through a time of turbulence. We walk you through the headwinds, tailwinds, and sidewinds in the monthly sales report below. Originally published on opportunity:energy.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It’s yet another month of positive news for electric mobility throughout Europe, and that includes Italy — the continent’s fourth largest market — scoring high EV gains in the midst of a global ICE meltdown.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It’s been a stellar year so far for electric car sales. Throughout Europe, new records keep coming, with emerging markets consolidating into double-digit share for plug-in vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 11, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. 2022 was a year of defeat for electric mobility in Italy. Europe’s fourth largest market struggled to keep up with the rest of Europe’s major auto markets.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It is a momentous time for electric vehicles throughout Europe. September sales have brought fresh records throughout the continent’s major car markets, and all this is happening in the background of a wider crisis for traditional powertrains.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. There is no sign of relief for the ongoing EV crisis in Europe’s fourth largest auto market.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 6, 2022

There are signs of recovery in Italy’s car market, and plugin vehicle registrations went up at the end of the first half of the year as part of that. With a new incentive scheme becoming fully operational, sales of electrified powertrains were widely expected to pick up, and so it was. Originally published on opportunity:energy. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 18, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s auto market is at a crossroads.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 27, 2023

Originally published on opportunity:energy. As we reach the midpoint of 2023, the Italian car market continues to experience a sustained rebound. With June’s figures confirming burgeoning growth for mild hybrids, plug-in vehicles have struggled to match figures seen elsewhere in Europe. Meanwhile, Tesla stays in a league of its own.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 13, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s car market kept tumbling in April. As widely expected, with the government delaying the re-introduction of incentives for zero- or low-carbon models, and the promise to include some internal combustion engine options in the scheme, car buyers paused their purchase plans and waited.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 1, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. It was widely expected, and it’s finally happened. While most European car markets keep posting new records and continued monthly growth for plug-in car sales, Italy’s is getting stuck in a rout of its own doing.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 3, 2021

The first six months of 2021 have marked a period of yet exceptional growth for electric mobility on a global scale.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 18, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. 2021 saw continued growth in the nascent Italian EV market last month. Amid the tail end of the coronavirus pandemic, uncertain financial incentives, and the ongoing global chip shortage, electric mobility confirmed momentum that has been gaining strength across Europe and the world.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 18, 2021

The first quarter of 2021 has offered an upbeat snapshot of EV sales throughout Europe, with a continued strong rise across all markets. Italy's sales started off the year with softer growth than other countries, but a strong rebound at the end of Q1 means this year's electric car sales stats are already impressing.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 30, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. 2021 ended on mixed notes for Italy’s car market. Amidst the continued, stellar growth of electric mobility throughout the Old Continent, EV sales finished the year at record share levels in all major European markets.

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Italy Market Plugin Cars 97

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s EV market maintained a fast pace of growth in November, while overall car sales continued their decline — in tune with most other European countries.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 30, 2021

Electric mobility's long road to mainstream adoption continues in June. Sales across Europe keep climbing and Italy's numbers follow suit, in a noteworthy end to the first half of the year that sees near-record levels of EV registrations.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 26, 2022

Originally published on opportunity:energy. The race of Italy’s electric car market shows signs of fatigue, as 2022 started off with mixed results.

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Italy Plugin Vehicles Market 93

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 14, 2021

Italy's EV sales get a substantial boost in March as the first quarter of 2021 ends with electrifying new records. The year started with rather soft numbers following a brilliant end to 2020, but a notable shift in pace now bodes well for the months to come.

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