DAILY: BMW i7 Gets Updated, Rivian Starts Building R2 and Smart Bring Back ForTwo | 23 Apr 2026

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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