Inch by inch, Americans are becoming more environmentally conscious, and now that gas prices are rising into the stratosphere once again, America is definitely showing more interest in more fuel-efficient vehicles that use alternative forms or energy. Of course, a few hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius have been out for a few years now, but more and more players are getting into that market.

Also new on the horizon are a bunch of electric-powered cars. I’m sure you’ve heard of the heavily advertised Nissan Leaf… but are you aware that Mercedes Benz is also introducing an electric version of the smart car? They call it the smart ED and the first few have already begun to arrive in the United States over recent months.

Like everything smart does, this car is well-conceived and has a number of innovative features you’re not likely to find on other manufacturers’ entries into the electric car marketplace. Of course, it has all of the safety features that gas-powered smarts have and it’s still made from recycled materials, so it’s very green. But it also has zero emissions, as it uses no organic fuels.

I believe the electric smart car is an important part of the future of greener energy in the U.S. And I’ll be following the developments in this car over the coming years. (It’s supposed to become widely available in 2012.)

To keep my readers abreast of everything smart ED, I created a separate mini site: Smart Electric Car

Check it out… you’ll find lots of facts and info on the electric smart car. And I’ll also be doing regular blog postings (under the News tab there), where I’ll let you know about availability, sightings and so forth. Are you planning to join the revolution?