http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/ Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:05:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-373 Merc Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:46:47 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-373 It's going to be hard to fit my family of 6 in one of these. And I agree 40 mpg isn't breaking any records. It’s going to be hard to fit my family of 6 in one of these. And I agree 40 mpg isn’t breaking any records.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16904 Merc Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:46:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16904 It's going to be hard to fit my family of 6 in one of these. And I agree 40 mpg isn't breaking any records. It’s going to be hard to fit my family of 6 in one of these. And I agree 40 mpg isn’t breaking any records.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-372 Richard Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:45:44 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-372 Agree with some comments seen ..'A bit of a letdown' at around 40 mpg for a car that size. Also when you consider it takes 8 gal to fill, and requies PREMIUM GAS...That is kind of counterproductive in an economy car I feel. Agree with some comments seen ..’A bit of a letdown’ at around 40 mpg for a car that size. Also when you consider it takes 8 gal to fill, and requies PREMIUM GAS…That is kind of counterproductive in an economy car I feel.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16903 Richard Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:45:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16903 Agree with some comments seen ..'A bit of a letdown' at around 40 mpg for a car that size. Also when you consider it takes 8 gal to fill, and requies PREMIUM GAS...That is kind of counterproductive in an economy car I feel. Agree with some comments seen ..’A bit of a letdown’ at around 40 mpg for a car that size. Also when you consider it takes 8 gal to fill, and requies PREMIUM GAS…That is kind of counterproductive in an economy car I feel.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-371 Richard Coppola Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:36:45 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-371 I agree with some comments here such as 40+ mph 'somewhat of a letdown' ...and only 8 gallon tank and what people seem not to mention...It requiers PREMIUM GAS...That to me is a big letdown. I agree with some comments here such as 40+ mph ‘somewhat of a letdown’ …and only 8 gallon tank and what people seem not to mention…It requiers PREMIUM GAS…That to me is a big letdown.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16902 Richard Coppola Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:36:00 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-16902 I agree with some comments here such as 40+ mph 'somewhat of a letdown' ...and only 8 gallon tank and what people seem not to mention...It requiers PREMIUM GAS...That to me is a big letdown. I agree with some comments here such as 40+ mph ‘somewhat of a letdown’ …and only 8 gallon tank and what people seem not to mention…It requiers PREMIUM GAS…That to me is a big letdown.

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-370 Low Impact Living: Think Hybrid Cars are Too Expensive? : Gas 2.0 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:01:27 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-370 [...] a Smart Car. Like the MINI, the Smart is small but mighty. The base Smart for two starts at $11,600 and it’s a real mileage [...] [...] a Smart Car. Like the MINI, the Smart is small but mighty. The base Smart for two starts at $11,600 and it’s a real mileage [...]

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-369 Chicago Unveils Plan to Punish Driving While Encouraging Riding : CleanTechnica Fri, 02 May 2008 16:27:33 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-369 [...] Generates Twice the Energy for a Third of the Carbon 5 Ways to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil European “Smart Car” Hits the American Market Decrease Air Pollution Through School Bus Program [...] [...] Generates Twice the Energy for a Third of the Carbon 5 Ways to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil European “Smart Car” Hits the American Market Decrease Air Pollution Through School Bus Program [...]

]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-368 oscarc Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:32:09 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/2008/02/21/european-%e2%80%9csmart-car%e2%80%9d-hits-american-market/#comment-368 Only 40/45 mpg (city/hwy)with a top speed of 90 mph-the smart fortwo is a bit of a letdown. It's still a good choice, though, if you're not planning on starting a family. Good post, Sarah. Only 40/45 mpg (city/hwy)with a top speed of 90 mph-the smart fortwo is a bit of a letdown. It’s still a good choice, though, if you’re not planning on starting a family. Good post, Sarah.

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