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Smart reveals two-seat #2 EV at Paris Motor Show, starting under $26,500

Smart debuted the #2, a compact two-seat electric vehicle styled after the original Fortwo, four years after launching the Smart #1. The car offers up to 180 miles of range, a rear-mounted 60kW motor, fast-charging from 10-80% in 20 minutes, and several trims including a limited 999-unit Couture Edition. Pricing starts under $26,500, with preorders opening in spring.

F1 weighs 2030 shift to 3.0L V8 turbo engines with smaller hybrid units

Formula 1 is reportedly considering fast-tracking new engine regulations to 2030, a year earlier than planned, after the 2026 hybrid rules proved too ambitious. According to Autosport, manufacturers are converging on a 3.0-liter V8 turbo paired with a scaled-back electric motor, reversing the current near 50:50 split between combustion and electric power.