Product Reviews Net » smart car http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sun, 27 May 2012 11:45:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Mercedes Benz Unveil Smart Forspeed Electric Prototype http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/22/mercedes-benz-unveil-smart-forspeed-electric-prototype/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mercedes-benz-unveil-smart-forspeed-electric-prototype http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/22/mercedes-benz-unveil-smart-forspeed-electric-prototype/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:12:15 +0000 Chris Maugham http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=122854 With the Geneva Motor Show just around the corner, we have yet more news to bring you in the build up to it. So far we’ve told you about debuts from Rolls Royce and Toyota appearing at the event, now we have news that Mercedes Benz will unveil their Smart Forspeed electric prototype.

As Engadget report this electric powered, compact roadster can go for as far as 84 miles from one charge and reaches speeds of up to 75 mph. It even has luxurious interior that includes smartphone docking area.

The zero-emission prototype also offers a 7 bhp overboost function in addition to its 40 bhp electric motor that is rear-mounted and a lithium-ion battery with a 16.5 kWh capacity which can quick charge in 45 minutes. It even has integrated solar cells powering the electrics. Mercedes-Benz’s Steffen Kohl said the car as a ‘unique and electric look’ thanks to its minimalistic design and high-gloss finish.

Unfortunately Mercedes have already made it clear that this smartly designed Smart Forspeed is just a concept and will not make the production line, saying that only parts of the design will feature in future developments. For more details about the car check out this link, where you’ll also find a picture gallery.

What do you think of the Smart Forspeed? Let us know what your thoughts are on electric cars in general.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/22/mercedes-benz-unveil-smart-forspeed-electric-prototype/feed/ 0 Hello Kitty Smart Car: Which Licensed Brand Next? http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/25/hello-kitty-smart-car-which-licensed-brand-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hello-kitty-smart-car-which-licensed-brand-next http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/10/25/hello-kitty-smart-car-which-licensed-brand-next/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:17:36 +0000 Peter Chubb http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=111847 So you have a small popular car and a famous Japanese fictional character, but who would have thought that the two would come together? Hello Kitty has got together with Smart USA to come up with a limited edition fictional character decal set – men need not apply.

Sanrio, who is celebrating their 50th anniversary thought that it was only right to bring the 35-year-old Hello Kitty brand to the small vehicle – but is this one merchandising branding too far? Hello Kitty has taken over a number of products in its long 35 years existence, such as MP3 Players, Cameras, Speakers, and even Wine.

According to Suzanne Ashe at CNET’s Cartech blog, Sanriowill charge from $550 to $1,700 for these wraps that are applied to the vehicle. You certainly have to be a fan of Hello Kitty to spoil the paint job on your small economical vehicle.

You have to wonder if this is taking branding too far? There could become a time when all your favorite characters, such as Betty Boo, The Simpsons, SpongeBob and others could all appear as a huge decal to put on the outside of a range of Smart cars.

Which licensed brand next?

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