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Traffic-Solving Urban Vehicles

The New Smart Fortwo Citybeam Model Can Help Relieve City Gridlocks

— January 13, 2014 — Autos
If you live in any city with a traffic-congested core, you know just how important the concept of space is -- and for those who don't mind compact spaces over energy-guzzling SUVs, then the new Smart Fortwo Citybeam is sure to excite.

Available in light blue, silver metallic or matte anthracite, the sportier Smart Fortwo Citybeam by Daimler features the option of picking between a combustion engine (70-horsepower and a turbocharged 82-horsepower) or an electric motor (74 horsepower) and coupe or convertible model.

This nimble, limited-edition two-seater is designed with sleek titanium-colored headlamps, energy-efficient LED daytime driving lights, three-double-spoke alloy wheels and featherweight dimensions.

Popular in the European market, it's about time it makes it big in North America too.
Trend Themes
1. Compact Urban Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric-only models for compact urban vehicles to address traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions.
2. Limited-edition Vehicle Designs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more limited-edition vehicle designs with sleek and energy-efficient features to attract niche markets.
3. Expansion of European Market Success - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the success of popular European vehicles by expanding their availability in North America and other markets.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology and sustainable features into automotive manufacturing processes to develop more efficient and eco-friendly vehicles.
2. Urban Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve urban transportation systems by developing compact and energy-efficient vehicles to alleviate traffic congestion in cities.
3. Automobile Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink automobile design principles to create unique and visually appealing limited-edition vehicles with enhanced energy efficiency and performance.
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