ev.news Briefly: Smart #2, Rivian Gets Licence and Diesel Getting More Expensive | 28 Sep 2026
ev.news
- Published
- September 29, 2026
- Duration
- 4:02
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- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2026
Discusses automotive.
Summary
SMART’S TINY #2 HAS SURPRISINGLY SERIOUS ENGINEERINGsmart’s new sub-3-metre electric #2 uses rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution, five-link independent rear suspension and a compact 11-in-1 electric-drive unit to maximise cabin space and manoeuvrability. Its 35.8 kWh CATL battery targets about 300 km WLTP range and 10–80% charging in 20 minutes, w…
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SMART’S TINY #2 HAS SURPRISINGLY SERIOUS ENGINEERINGsmart’s new sub-3-metre electric #2 uses rear-wheel drive, 50:50 weight distribution, five-link independent rear suspension and a compact 11-in-1 electric-drive unit to maximise cabin space and manoeuvrability. Its 35.8 kWh CATL battery targets about 300 km WLTP range and 10–80% charging in 20 minutes, while seven airbags and a body made from more than 78% high-strength steel underpin its safety pitch ahead of the 12 October Paris debut.RIVIAN
Themes
- automotive