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IT'S BACK. THAT'S BIG. The All-Electric smart #2 Makes Its World Premiere at the Paris Motor Show

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A single EV model launch by smart signals continued China EV competition but no listed ticker is named.
Small EV launch, no clear listed beneficiary
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European sales data after Paris debut
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Weak demand for two-seater EVs
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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- smart today celebrated the World Premiere of the all-new smart #2 at the Paris Motor Show, marking the return of its iconic two-seater for a new electric era. Thirty years ago, the smart vehicle was presented as an art object beneath the...
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