Welcome to Smart Cars

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You

If you live in the U.S., the odds of seeing a smart car, the tiny egg-shaped car built by Mercedes-Benz in France, in your neighborhood, are increasing day by day. According to sales figures released by Mercedes-Benz USA, sales to the end of May, 2008 were over 8,800 vehicles, with almost 2,600 of those sales coming in May alone.

According to a press release from Daimler AG, Mercedes parent company, dated June 3, 2008:

\"The vehicle is attracting an overwhelming number of buyers who want a solution to high gas prices, to reduce their environmental footprint and urban mobility on congested city streets in a package that\'s fun to drive. The fortwo offers a powerful combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, innovative safety, environmental friendliness and low cost of ownership. There are currently 69 smart centers open in 31 states.\"

Silkworms and squid inspire smart materials

(Reuters) - Car panels made of silkworm cocoons, clothing that can camouflage the wearer at the flick of a switch and a "smart" shirt with a phone and power source embedded in the fabric. Scientists, some with funding from the U.S. Air Force, have made breakthroughs that could eventually make all this reality. Research published on Wednesday reveals advances in materials science that could ...

London Leading the Way in Electric Vehicle Mobility but Collaboration is Key to Accelerate the EV Revolution, Says Hertz

LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, ...

Subaru Announces Pricing And Spec For BRZ Sports Car

COLESHILL, UNITED KINGDOM – May 2, 2012: Subaru UK has today announced highly competitive prices and a choice of two model variants for its new BRZ sports car, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in the summer.

Hertz on Demand and IBM Lead on Smart Charging Initiative for Electric Vehicles

LONDON, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Hertz Corporation (HTZ), has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric ...

Hertz to Promote Source London's Electric Vehicle Charging Network

LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Hertz Corporation (HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that it will help promote Source London's electric vehicle (EV) charging ...