DAILY: BMW i7 Gets Updated, Rivian Starts Building R2 and Smart Bring Back ForTwo | 23 Apr 2026
From EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs by Martyn Lee
April 23, 2026 · 18 min
About this episode
This episode covers updates on the BMW i7, Rivian's R2 production, and the return of the Smart ForTwo.
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Topics covered
- BMW i7
- Rivian R2
- Smart ForTwo
- electric vehicles
- automotive news
Keywords
- EV news
- automotive technology
- electric trucks
- ChargePoint
Mentioned in this episode
Products: i7, R2, Smart, VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCKS, BMW i7, Rivian R2, Smart ForTwo, ID. Buzz, ChargePoint 600 KW Express Solo
Places: ILLINOIS, FRANCE
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