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Aston University and leading
support services provider, Amey,
will both take delivery of a
smart ed (electric drive), as
part of the UK-exclusive market
trial of smart’s fully electric,
iconic, two seater car.
smart is working with around 60
business partners and green
energy suppliers to test the car
in ‘real-life’ situations, in
advance of the market launch in
2010. The trial offers an
alternative transport solution
for businesses to help them
tackle environmental concerns.
In the Midlands, both Aston
University and Amey are taking
part in the trial, demonstrating
their commitment towards
sustainable motoring. They will
be using the smart ed to promote
the future of driving, cut their
carbon emissions and reduce
fleet running costs.
Dermot Kelly, Managing Director
Mercedes-Benz UK, comments: “The
smart ed market trial is an
important part of our commitment
towards developing sustainable
transport solutions across the
Mercedes-Benz business. smart
continues to be a pioneer in the
world of environmentally
friendly and economical driving
and we’re delighted that Aston
University and Amey are our
partners in the trial as we move
towards the future of driving.”
The smart ed emits no carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide,
unburned hydrocarbons,
particulate matter or any
harmful substance – in fact it
emits nothing at all. It
retains all the safety equipment
you would find on a regular
smart, so unlike many other
electric vehicles, a smart ed
has ESP (traction control), ABS
brakes, driver and passenger
airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners.
The iconic two seater cars have
a top speed of 60mph
(electronically limited), a
range of 70 miles on a single
charge and can achieve the
equivalent of 300 mpg. The smart
ed is charged by simply plugging
it directly into any UK mains 3
pin plug socket, and a meter on
the dash swivels through 90
degrees making it possible to
see the state of battery charge.
News provided by
www.electric-smart-car.co.uk
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