The for-us has a cargo area of three feet can be retracted electrically 11 inches for easy access. But the most striking part of the cargo bay is home to a docking station that can charge two electric bikes in motion. The e-bikes are designed for passengers to reach destinations that are off-limits for cars - for example, park trails and restricted areas in cities.
The concept of Smart For-Us uses a 55kW electric motor and a 17.6 kW/h lithium-ion battery pack capable of developing 130 Nm of torque. The drivetrain is the same that will power the next-gen Smart Fortwo Electric Drive and is capable of propelling the pick up concept at speeds of up to 80 mph (129 kmph). The battery can be recharged from 20 to 80 percent in only three-and-a-half hours while a full charge takes eight hours.
A production version of the Smart For-Us is unlikely in the near future but expect some design and technology cues to find their way in the upcoming ForTwo and four-seater FourFour models due in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
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