Smart Ebikes for Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg: Silver Arrow Pilots on Smart Ebikes
Friday, March 2, 2012March 2, 2012 - Barcelona, Spain - From now on Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will also be zipping around on cutting-edge two-wheelers. The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 drivers are the world's first owners of the new smart ebike, which will be launched on the market in April 2012. Schumacher und Rosberg received their futuristic ebikes at the last tests in Barcelona before the start of the season.
Daimler is a member of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).
Handing over the
ebikes at the Circuit de Catalunya near
Barcelona smart boss Dr. Annette Winkler said
"Just like a Formula 1 race car, the smart
ebike is perfectly tailored to the needs of its
rider". The whole smart team is really pleased
and proud that Michael Schumacher and Nico
Rosberg will now be using their smart ebikes to
get around the paddock and
beyond."
Accepting the ebike
Michael Schumacher said with a twinkle in his
eye "Just like KERS on our race cars the
electric motor on the ebike provides extra
thrust. This means that we are also among the
front-runners in the drivers' paddock." And
Nico Rosberg added "Formula 1 means enjoying
high tech and that's certainly the case with
the smart ebike. The smart ebike is the coolest
form of cycling."
The
smart ebike will initially be available in two
colour variants: in crystal white with electric
green accent trim parts and in matt dark grey
with flame orange accent trim parts. The price
is attractive - for example, in Germany it
starts at 2849 Euro (incl. VAT). With an
unconventional design in line with the style of
the brand, functions appropriate for city use
and high technology standards that are
demonstrated by the extremely efficient and
high-performance drive package and high-quality
components, the smart ebike has an exceptional
position and guarantees dynamic, safe and fun
cycling.
As a pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle) the smart ebike is strictly
speaking a hybrid vehicle: the electric motor
switches on as soon as the rider starts
pedalling. Muscle power is transmitted to the
rear wheel via a lubricant-free, durable and
quiet belt drive in place of a conventional
bicycle chain.