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Smart fortwo cdi maintains top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the iconic smart fortwo. The diesel model - the smart fortwo cdi - always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine. Now the smart fortwo is setting a new record with emissions of just 86 g/km, and fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg (combined cycle) in the manual “softip” m... [more]
CABLED begins trial of electric and ultra low emission vehicles
The first stage of a Government-supported UK-wide project to trial electric and ultra low emission vehicles has begun in the West Midlands. The keys to 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) were given to independent drivers – including automotive expert Quentin Willson – to test over the next 12 months by the CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators) consortium in Centenary Square, Birmingham. ... [more]
Elektromotive trials smart electric drive
A market trial of 100 fully electric smarts is running exclusively in the UK. The car is being made available on a lease arrangement to selected corporate customers. The smart electric drive has been developed in conjunction with Zytek Group, and is exempt from Vehicle Exercise Duty and London Congestion Charge. The smart electric drive emits no carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, unburned hydro-carbons, particulate matter or any harmful substa... [more]
Option and trim upgrades for Mercedes-Benz in 2009
Mercedes-Benz is offering customers added value to kick-off 2009 with option and trim upgrades as well as tempting finance offers across the range. The A 180 CDI Classic SE 5 door (with metallic paint) is now available for £199pm (typical 5.9% APR) while the multi-activity vehicle B 180 CDI Sport (with metallic paint) is now available from £239pm (typical 5.9% APR). Automatic transmission is now available on the C-Class Saloon and Estate as... [more]
Top 10 fuel-efficient green cars
Switching to a car with high fuel economy reduces emissions. Fuel-efficient cars are therefore, by definition, green cars, which is why they also benefit from road tax, company car tax and London Congestion Charge incentives. Fortunately, the last few years has seen a significant increase in the availability of quality fuel-efficient models in the UK. To illustrate the range of what's on offer, a list of Top 10 Credit Crunch Cars has been comp... [more]
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SMART Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results
CALGARY, Alberta -- SMART Technologies Inc. , a leading provider of collaboration solutions, today announced financial results for its full year and fourth quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Smart: Team's success key part to VCU's move
Men's basketball coach Shaka Smart refuses to take full credit for VCU's move to the "premier" Atlantic 10, but he recognized that his team's success boosted the entire athletic program's stock in the eyes of its new conference.
Guam Power Authority Selects Tropos Networks for Wireless Smart Grid Communications
Tropos Networks®, the leading provider of reliable wireless IP broadband networks for the smart grid, today announced that Guam Power Authority has selected Tropos® as the network communications vendor for the utility’s smart grid rollout across the island of Guam.
WWE® Signs TV Deal with D-Smart in Turkey
WWE and D-Smart today announced a two-year television distribution deal that brings WWE’s weekly flagship television programs WWE Raw® and WWE SmackDown® to D-Smart, a l
How Smart's CEO Plans To Get Its Mojo Back
Smart fortwo sales jumped an impressive 63 percent this year in the U.S. That's not to say the Daimler AG subsidiary is hitting on all cylinders just yet: It sold only 3,028 units through April and IHS Automotive projects U.S. sales of 7,000 for the year. But at least for now, smart appears to be on a positive trajectory, thanks in part to the vision of CEO Dr. Annette Winkler. She gets that ...
Smart AV Announced as Exclusive UK Poken Partner
LONDON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Smart AV, audio visual and interactive hire specialist, today announce their partnership as the exclusive UK partner of Poken, the leading touch based provider of solutions ...
Is Smart Really On the Upswing?
Smart fortwo sales jumped 63 percent this year in the U.S. and things would seem to be looking up for the AG subsidiary. But considering it only sold 3,028 units through April and IHS Automotive projects U.S. sales of 7,000 for the year, success is anything but certain. Basically, smart is in a strange spot???by ...
Smart meters are safe, says energy regulator
SMART meters are safe and do not pose any greater risk than older meters, Energy Safe Victoria says.
Smart Bid to face ten in Grade 2 Dixie Stakes
One race before trainer Graham Motion saddles Went the Day Well in the May 19 Preakness at Pimlico Race Course, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winning conditioner will send out Augustin Stable's homebred Smart Bid, the 7-2 overnight favorite in the Dixie Stakes.
Smart-Tek Solutions, Inc. Reports 2011 Year-end Results
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart-Tek Solutions, Inc. (STTN.PK) reported consolidated revenues for the year ending December 31, 2011 of $21.7 million, an increase of 26 percent over ...
