This is confusing... that article said the U.S. is NOT getting the MHD Smart... but Popular Mechanics says we ARE getting it (production) starting in September. Can we start up a petition to send to Daimler that the U.S. WANTS THE MHD!?!?!
This is confusing... that article said the U.S. is NOT getting the MHD Smart... but Popular Mechanics says we ARE getting it (production) starting in September. Can we start up a petition to send to Daimler that the U.S. WANTS THE MHD!?!?!
Well, I certainly don't want the MHD here; then we'll have a bunch of jackasses trying to hypermile the cars across parking lots.
This is confusing... that article said the U.S. is NOT getting the MHD Smart... but Popular Mechanics says we ARE getting it (production) starting in September. Can we start up a petition to send to Daimler that the U.S. WANTS THE MHD!?!?!
Maybe you could join in my campaign that I am calling
This is confusing... that article said the U.S. is NOT getting the MHD Smart... but Popular Mechanics says we ARE getting it (production) starting in September. Can we start up a petition to send to Daimler that the U.S. WANTS THE MHD!?!?!
why YES 'we' can......you start it and i'll be the second signature on it!
I read long complaints about how the AC is not up to the task from many. Now we are going to petition for a system that will shut it downd at every light. In a country with an average summer temp of around 50 ok, but do you really want that here? I am all for options but is this somthing we want to add to the cost of each car?
karl
I read long complaints about how the AC is not up to the task from many. Now we are going to petition for a system that will shut it downd at every light. In a country with an average summer temp of around 50 ok, but do you really want that here? I am all for options but is this somthing we want to add to the cost of each car?
karl
Perhaps they can offer that as an option... I believe the added cost is under $200, but read it would boost mileage to around mid-50 mpg. I live in HOT south FL, but don't think that a few min. with a/c off would be too bad as long as car is cool and windows closed. Or... in my case... I'd opt for the cabrio. I drive a Miata now and unless it is raining, even in 90+ weather, baby.. I go topless and it's COOL!
Perhaps they can offer that as an option... I believe the added cost is under $200, but read it would boost mileage to around mid-50 mpg. I live in HOT south FL, but don't think that a few min. with a/c off would be too bad as long as car is cool and windows closed. Or... in my case... I'd opt for the cabrio. I drive a Miata now and unless it is raining, even in 90+ weather, baby.. I go topless and it's COOL!
Just look at all the posts for people that want to put in remote starters so they can increase the time they are getting 0 mpg. It would work for some people most would be *****ing about getting lawyers to defend them from the stupid automaker because the switch to override the system took too much effort to push.
karl
O.k., I admit that the MHD did sound good at first as I was mentally blinded by the thought of 50 - 60 mpg figures (drool being wiped off my chin). But upon really thinking this through... I may have been *gulp* wrong.
Picture driving home on a dark stormy night. You have on your headlights, fog lights, windshield wipers and a/c on defrost. The B-52's are wailing out "Love Shack" on the stereo and you are stopping at a red light. Oops... off goes the engine. What about the other components???? Does the battery run the lights, defrost, wipers, etc.???? Can't have all that shut down or 106 year old Grandpa will surely slam into the rear of your Smart as your tail lights are out. If the battery keeps running these items, that's quite a strain on the battery.
Also, my uncle, a retired engineer having designed helicopters and worked with NASA, said from his POV that first, the starting and stopping of the engine will present more wear and strain on the engine. It will probably shorten the lifespan. This feature will also cause strain on the starter motor and ignition. He said he would NOT recommend it.
Best option... petition for the DIESEL, convert it to run on used veggie oil, and become friendly with the manager of your local Micky D's!
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