Smart ForSpeed electric concept (video)

With its improved performance and charge management the concept vehicle offers a look at the performance potential of future generations of the electric smart.
 

The smart forspeed accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 120 km/h. A 30 kW magneto-electric motor is installed at the rear of the smart forspeed and the vehicle concept provides an immediate powerful response from stationary.

Pressing a button in the centre console activates a boost function which provides an extra 5 kW of power for a short time and is ideal for overtaking manoeuvres on urban highways, for example. The smart forspeed is powered by a lithium-ion battery that delivers 16.5 kWh of lithium-ion battery. It is simple to charge at any conventional 220 Volt socket. The charging device is located in the third brake light behind the smart logo and features a simple push/push opening mechanism. A fully charged battery is sufficient for 135 kilometres of driving fun (NEDC). Quick charging from 0 to 80 percent takes just 45 minutes.

The forspeed developers have integrated a further clever way of charging
in the wind deflector: photovoltaic cells feed solar power to the on-board electrical system.

[daimler]

- See also:

• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
• MoVete Concept Personal Mobility Device
• Innovative wind turbine
• Porsche's coolest Steering Wheel with boost button
• Factor 4 bike
• Airless Tyres by Bridgestone
• Spring Batteries- One = Two
• Dakar Rally 2012 (video)

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