There is probably a very slim chance of this becoming a new future Smart Fortwo ED but one can dream. I think this would be of greater appeal to Americans since most like the bigger vehicles (which is why Ford [and maybe GM] is dropping most small cars - with the exception of the Mustang and Focus - but that is another blog for another day).
Online Articles (some not all).
I think it looks really cool. It will be made in France, like the Smart Fortwo ED. Is it a coincidence or an indication of a future Fortwo ED? I think it would have a great appeal since it is bigger than the Smart car which could give it a feeling of being safer (perceptions can be everything).
I wonder if it is a coincidence that they are investing in a future electric car and also investing in a battery factory? Hopefully it would give the car above (and possibly the Smart ED a bigger range and/or reduce costs since they are making it).
I think investing in a company that makes fast charging batteries is a good idea. I think a downside to electric vehicles is the length of time to charge the batteries.
This is (IIRC) their official site on this.
(photos from the ElecTrek site
