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		<title>How Green is Smart?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smart Cars &#038; the Smart fortwo have been branded as not only one of the smallest rides out there, but also one of the most eco-friendly. But exactly how &#8220;Green&#8221; is the Smart Car? You can&#8217;t knock the vehicle&#8217;s popularity &#8211; since 2008 alone it has sold 36,000 vehicles nationwide &#8211; not counting numbers throughout [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Smart Cars &#038; the Smart fortwo have been branded as not only one of the smallest rides out there, but also one of the most eco-friendly.<span id="more-181"></span> But exactly how &#8220;Green&#8221; is the Smart Car? You can&#8217;t knock the vehicle&#8217;s popularity &#8211; since 2008 alone it has sold 36,000 vehicles nationwide &#8211; not counting numbers throughout Europe &#8211; its country of origin. It&#8217;s also claimed to be the safest car in its class &#8211; though &#8220;in its class&#8221; is the operative phrase.</p>
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<p>Smart&#8217;s construction, both size and in the bio-degradable/recyclable materials both interior and exterior are constructed from are so overly-&#8221;green&#8221; that the Environmental Protection Agency has classified it as a <em>SmartWay</em> vehicle, for low air pollution and greenhouse gas scores. As the car is so small, you won&#8217;t need to circle city blocks endlessly in search of a spot &#8211; as it is pretty much a perfect urban ride. This cuts own on emissions as well, &#8211; Smart&#8217;s fuel efficiency ratings range from 33 miles per gallon city to 41 highway.</p>
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<p>Ok, so that&#8217;s kinda green &#8211; but what&#8217;s it cost? Cheaper then a Toyota Prius or even Honda&#8217;s Insight &#8211; your average Smart starting costs hover around $12,000 USD (less then some pre-owned Cadillacs!) &#8211; With a low-insurance rate and a future electric-hybrid version of <em>fortwo</em> to come, Smart will most likely stay near the top of most &#8220;Green&#8221; car enthusiasts list for years.</p>
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