1. Separating the Fact From the Fiction

2. HISTORY OF HYBRIDS First started in 1993 Was created in Biel, Switzerland Was first named Micro Compact Car AG Moved to Germany Once moved to Germany became known as Smart

3. T HE 1975 MISTAKE Dick Klimisch was hired by GM Help made the catalytic converter Made the emissions better for the environment Had ceramic beads trapping the gases Was like another tail pipe New tailpipes lead to the cars getting 20 to 30 percent higher mileage then before This lead to the use of unleaded gasoline

4. T HE TYPES OF SMART CARS o There are four different types of smart vehicles : 1. Hybrid 2. Diesel 3.Engine Changes 4. Ethanol

5. H YBRID Runs on two different power sources Electric and gas powered engine Switches to meet the requirements of the road Switches on it’s own Saves on gas Gets about fifty percent more miles then non-hybrid models

6. DIESEL New clean diesel is available Traps harmful gases Still has strong power and great mileage Uses gas about that cost the same about premium unleaded gasoline Can get as much as thirty-five percent better mileage

7. E NHANCEMENTS TO THE ENGINE Changing the way the engine is produced Now have six and seven speed transmission Direct fuel injection Changes help keep a smaller engine with the same amount of power as before

8. E THANOL Made from corn base Still being tested Doesn’t work yet, still getting low mileage Testing out cellulosic ethanol Trying to use roots and grasses for fuel If it works gas can be around a dollar a gallon

9. W HERE THEY CAN BE FOUND ON CAMPUS ALREADY Professors drive smart cars The electric cars There are smart cars that students are driving If you are lucky you can find some used cars that are smart cars There are mostly used cars in Europe because they have been there longer You can also check with local dealers to see if they or a sister company sales the vehicle you are looking for