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2008 smart fortwo mhd

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Tideland Prius, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    mhd = micro hybrid drive.

    Basically it's just a start/stop feature that saves 8% of fuel. Hey, anything to have the name "hybrid" in it. At least they call it a micro hybrid lol.


    SMART CAR PICTURES: Will the 2008 Smart Car be a Hybrid??

    Not a bad idea imo.
     
    #1 Tideland Prius, Jan 11, 2008
  2. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    It isn't a nano hybrid, it just has autostop. Really nothing about the system apart from auto stop.
    Will the electric motor turn the wheels as well as start the engine?
    What is the power supply and configuration? lead acid or other batteries?
    Does it have a flywheel starter or a conventional gear drive starter?
     
    #2 patsparks, Jan 11, 2008
  3. WARHORSE

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    You can buy a convertible SMART which makes it at least a little cool

    and w 8% more mpg its in 35 - 40 mpg range now
     
    #3 WARHORSE, Jan 11, 2008
  4. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    its to my understandng that smart is going to build hybride smarts and even electric only smarts

    smart is going to build
    elec only
    elec and petrol
    elec and diesel
    and cumbustrion only with start and stop like you talk about
     
    #4 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 11, 2008
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    I get an electro diesel convertible :cool:
     
    #5 WARHORSE, Jan 12, 2008
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    There are EV smarts in the UK right now undergoing "gov't testing". i.e. the goverment uses the cars.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Jan 12, 2008
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