Hybrid Cars

Daimler owned Smart has started the production of its Smart Fortwo electric drive in Hambach, France.
The first 1000 vehicles would be given to the customers involved in mobility projects in Europe and U.S., in order to get a feedback on the vehicle for everyday driving conditions.
The managing director, Marc Langenbrinck holds it high that the production of smart electric would push the Hambach plant into a new era. Their main aim is to reduce the emissions to zero and they are targeting urban cities for this. The innovative battery-electric motor of the vehicle makes it a delight to use in everyday driving conditions. Also, it takes the responsibility towards saving the environment.
The second generation vehicles are now using with the latest in technology lithium-ion battery. As of 2012, the vehicles would be produced on a regular basis and would be sold through the Smart Sales Network.

About the Hambach Plant:

The Smart plant in Hambach was started in 1997. It has been producing Smart fortwo vehicles since then and started producing the current generation smart fortwo in 2007. it celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2008 as well as celebrated the 1 million vehicle roll-out milestone.