Smart keep the tube on track
Over a dozen Smart cars will help engineers keep the London Underground ticking over.
Tube Lines, an engineering company responsible for attending urgent repairs to the tube, has added 13 Smart Fortwo cdi coupe models to its fleet after a trial period with three vehicles earlier in the year was a hit.
All 16 Fortwo models have been equipped with a small repair kit and will be used by Tube Lines’ engineers to visit sites or stations.
With emissions of just 86g/km of CO2, the Fortwo manages to dodge the London C-Charge, two points which played a major part in Tube Lines’ choice.
Unrivalled efficiency
Philip Constable, General Manager Specialist Services for Tube Lines, said: “The Smart cdi was by far the best vehicle for our needs, when it came to combining exemplary environmental credentials with the durability of running day and night, as our engineers keep London moving.
“Using a Smart cdi also means we are able to drastically reduce our CO2 emissions and fuel usage, while its better suitability to urban driving means that our engineers are able to carry out repairs quicker than before.”
Mr Constable also revealed that more Smart cars could be introduced to the company’s fleet further down the line, including the electric variant.
Gary Savage, MD of Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, added: “When the company that plays a major role in keeping London moving efficiently and cleanly chooses Smart, this really underlines the brand’s unrivalled package of efficiency, reliability and comfort.
“Smart has always been the ultimate city car. The Smart cdi already eclipses its rivals in the urban environment and the forthcoming electric smart will build on this with zero emissions.”
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