What is Tridion steel?
The Smart solution is the Tridion steel safety shell. This hemispherical steel “cage” encloses the interior of the car and also forms the bulk of the Smart’s chassis. A small energy-absorbing crumple zone at the front of the car lessens impacts, and the engine lives in the trunk of the car instead of the front.
How long does smart last?
With proper maintenance, a smart can last 150,000 miles to 2,0000 miles. If you drive an average of 15,000 miles per year, your smart car should have a lifespan of 10 to 13 years.
Are smart cars even safe?
You’ve seen the small Smart Cars that zip around getting great gas mileage—and you’ve probably also heard horror stories about their safety ratings. While older models may have had some safety issues, 2018 Smart Cars are actually rated fairly safe according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
What makes a smart car smart?
How Smart Cars Work. Smart Car engines are located in the trunk, rather than the front of the vehicle. To make Smart Cars safer, the manufacturer uses a Tridion steel safety shell to enclose the entire vehicle and it’s performed well in crash tests.
What is Tridion content management system?
SDL Tridion is the content management system (CMS) used by the Yale School of Medicine Office of Communications to manage all of the sites under its purview. (A CMS is a program which allows users to organize, edit, and publish web content.)
What does Tridion mean?
take credit for another person’s accomplishment.
How much does a Smart cost?
Smart Car Models and Prices
| Model | smart fortwo | smart fortwo Electric Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 89 hp | 80 hp |
| Engine | 1.0L Inline-3 Gas | Electric |
| Base Price | $14,650 | $23,900 |
Can smart cars go highway?
A Smart car is street legal in California. While it is grossly underpowered compared to most other vehicles, it must certain requirements and that includes the ability to drive safely at speed. And, so, yes, you can drive PCH.
Why were smart cars discontinued?
Smart is officially exiting the U.S. market and will stop importing its all-electric Fortwo city car to North America after the 2019 model year. A spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz said in a statement that the high cost of homologating the Fortwo for the U.S., combined with slow sales, led to the decision.
What do smart cars do?
Function. The Smart (Swatch Mercedes Art) car was originally designed as an economic solution to fuel efficiency and pollution, while at the same time providing a practical resolution to parking problems everywhere.