In Hambach, France the smart fortwo e-drives are starting to roll.
Because lots of people are now into the environment and taking care of it, Daimler considered it important to create a car that will cater to these individuals, thus the launch of the smart fortwo electronic drive. The brand also invested ?200 million on the plant to ensure that high-quality fortwos will be produced at a faster rate.
Dr. Annette Winkler said, “The new smart electric drive and the expansion of the Hambach plant are two important milestones for the future of smart”, she added, “With the new smart electric drive we are further expanding our leading position in urban mobility and making fully electric driving accessible to everyone. For this � and for the successor generation to the current smart � we are making significant investments in the Hambach site. And I am convinced that this is money extremely well invested.”
The car is not to be underestimated because it accelerates at 0 to 60 km/h in 4.8 seconds and has a maximum speed of 125 km/h. It can travel 145 kilometers in city traffic because of its 17.6 kwh battery without producing local emissions too. At a price of ?23,680 for coupe and ? 26,770 for cabrio, it is not a bad investment.
We all know how committed Daimler is when it comes to fuel cell technology and other green endeavors. For being a pioneer and leader in the fuel cell field, the company was awarded the Sir William Grove Award 2012 by the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE).
The award was given to the German automaker at the World Hydrogen Energy Conference, which was held in Toronto. This IAHE award is named after Sir William Robert Grove, a British inventor who invented the first fuel cell in 1842, when he combined hydrogen and oxygen in order to produce electrical energy.
IAHE recognized Daimler’s continued commitment and focus when it comes to developing fuel cell tech, which is deemed as a great alternative compared to the fuel consumed by combustion engines. The B-Class F-Cell was the harbinger for next-gen fuel cell vehicles and is proof of how far Daimler has come in pursuit of this green technology.
This marked the eighth time that the prestigious Sir William Grove Award was handed out.
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