Smart Cars Essay

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A change in our society that is meant for the better is the Smart car. It has desirable and undesirables effects. Its Eco friendly, saves on gas, and yet just like any great thing, there are problems with it, such as recalls. One of its desirable effects is the eco friendly advantage it has. “When the smart car was developed 20 years ago, its engineers had the forethought to design a alternative power train for electric drive components so that when the day came for it to be possible, it could go electric efficiently.” With the different types comes different gas mileage and that without a doubt is better for the economy. The MPG range on a normal smart car is 38 mpg but the most expensive Smart car is able to be charged up getting 87 MPG. You could go on all over the place running errands and still have a decent amount of gas left in your tank. Not to mention the 5-speed smart shift transmission built in with automatic and manual modes that take driving to a whole new level. From heated side mirrors to the perfect tires or hill assessment this car has brought a new change to our society. Another desirable and at the same time undesirable aspect of the car is its size. A majority of Americans will spend money on something even if it dangers their safety. True, the way this small car is built has better resources and is 85 % recyclable, but because of its size if you were in wreck then there would not be much hope for your survival. And honestly, it would look rather hysterical to see someone around the size and height of a football player crammed into that mini car. Imagine long trips in the car, it would be quite unbearable. Lastly, as this car has been recalled more than once in its lifetime. It was recalled back in 2008 for a paint defect, this defect caused the windshield to separate from the cell. Another more recent recall was a few weeks ago for the
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