tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262869.post4169987535309491946..comments2008-01-31T15:18:19.690-08:00Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262869.post-17439548796758767652008-01-31T15:18:00.000-08:002008-01-31T15:18:00.000-08:00<B>Full Story</B><BR/><BR/>I've been following the Smart Car since I saw these vehicles being used for deliveries in Pasadena, California several years ago. Since I live in a very urban area, where parking can be a serious issue, such a vehicle is very tempting.<BR/><BR/>Yet, for such a small vehicle, its city fuel economy is not eye-popping compared to my favorite city car, the <A HREF="http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid_cars/hybrid_car_types/toyota_prius_hybrid.htm" REL="nofollow">Toyota Prius</A>. Still, the Smart costs much less than a Prius.<BR/><BR/>Despite its low cost, however, I still can't help but feel that the Smart is just a toy, even though it can be a great car for commuters. Nonetheless, maybe the Smart car can make consumers realize that big is not always better, especially if you are trying to park in an urban area.<BR/><BR/>And, simply scaling down the size of America's automobile fleet could be even more important than even hybrids.Dahcredynshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17687525897516386077noreply@blogger.com