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electric smart ready for production

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All this is made possible by a powerful 30kW electric motor which is built for us by Zytek Automotive. A UK market trial of 100 cars started in December 2007 with fleet customers. The smart ed has no gear change and can reach 30 mph in 6.5 It has an electronically limited top speed of 60 mph. The smart ed has its own charger on board.