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SmilE Car: A Smarter Way to Move

The SmILE car—short for Small, Intelligent, Light, Efficient—represents a bold step toward climate-friendly mobility. Developed by Greenpeace as a reimagined version of the Renault Twingo, SmILE is proof that we can dramatically reduce our environmental footprint without waiting for future technologies. It demonstrates that halving fuel consumption is not a distant dream but a reality achievable right now.

Built as a direct response to the climate crisis, the SmILE car counters the devastating impact of conventional vehicles, which are among the leading contributors to carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and environmental degradation. Traditional cars not only accelerate global warming but also deplete natural resources, pollute air and water, and destroy ecosystems through sprawling infrastructure.

The SmILE concept challenges the outdated model of “automobility” with an innovative design philosophy: compact yet comfortable, efficient yet powerful. It embodies a vision of mobility that is smarter, more responsible, and aligned with the urgent need to reduce raw material use, cut emissions, and rethink urban space.

While the SmILE car isn’t the final solution, it’s a critical first aid for the climate—a call for the automotive industry to take real action, and for society to embrace a future of mobility without the automobile.