Photo Gallery Two Wheels are Enough
Smart E-Scooter: This prototype was presented at the 2010 Auto Show in Paris. Now Smart has announced it will build the vehicle as part of its regular production and start selling it in 2014.
Cool cockpit: Smart's scooter prototype included an iPhone dock that allows the smartphone to serve as a navigator.
Trendy exterior: The scooter's design, as laid out in the prototype, is fresh and lean. Smart said it will work on the exterior design a bit more before the scooter's launch.
Smart e-bike: This model is a so-called pedelec, which means the electric motor in the rear hub doesn't engage until a cyclist pedals the bike.
Always in the picture: The lithium-ion battery level can be seen on this small display. It can also be adjusted so that the electric motor kicks in at a certain level.
Smart ED: In the coming weeks, the third generation of the Smart Fortwo with an electric motor will be offered. It's the first version that is readily availalbe at dealers. The electric Smart comes with a 74-horsepower engine and a driving range of "more than 140 kilometers" (87 miles).
Renault Twizy: This two-seater with an electric motor relies on its small size. It is short, thin, extremely practical and predestined for urban use.
Mini scooter e-concept: This is how the electric scooter from BMW's Mini brand looked when it was presented at the 2010 car show in Paris. Today, this project has only a "research character," according to the Munich-based company.
