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Originally Posted by Z-man
Nowadays, the buzz-word is GREEN. Hybrid technology is old news. In the US, the diesel motors still have a smelly, dirty stigma attached to them. Electric cars aren't quite there just yet, despite Chevy's efforst and the Telsa. The smart car may not be uber-green, but then again, neither are the hybrid cars.
Will it be more than just a flash in the pan? Only time will tell.
-Z-man.
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I think its hard to even make that argument in the Smart's behalf.
A teensy one litre engine that can only achieve (according to C&D) a real world
32MPG combined, and also requires pricey 91 octane premium fuel in the process seems a less than convincing green statement, uber or otherwise.
It is cute, though.
Tim