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 Louvre Pyramid. Today, smart returns to Paris with the fully realised production smart #2.

Mr. Tong Xiangbei, Global CEO of smart, said: “The smart #2 is more than the return of a familiar silhouette; it is a demonstration of what our teams can achieve in the most demanding urban segment. Its World Premiere in Paris, followed by launches in Europe and China, opens an important new chapter for our global product family.”

Mr. Kang Yi, Global CMO of smart, said: “The smart #2 expresses our core D.N.A. in a very pure way: Designed with Love, No Compromise on Safety, and Amazing Drives. It is small in footprint, but big in personality.”

An Icon for a New Generation

Styled by the Mercedes-Benz Global Design Team, the smart #2 translates the character of smart’s iconic two-seater into a contemporary new form, guided by its design philosophy of Love, Pure, Unexpected.

Clean proportions, short overhangs and its signature wheels-at-the-corners stance preserve the pure smart silhouette and maximise space. Unexpected details, including logo-inspired lighting and a contemporary interpretation of the iconic floating roof, reinterpret familiar smart cues.

Inside, bench-style seating and S-shaped cockpit make efficient use of the compact cabin, while carefully considered colours, materials and distinctive details bring warmth and individuality.

The Split Tailgate features an upper glass that opens independently in tight spaces, and a lower section that folds down as a loading platform or a 120-kg capacity seat.

smart #2 Couture Edition: Function becomes Fashion

As a surprise highlight, smart also unveiled the exclusive smart #2 Couture Edition, carrying the established “Function becomes Fashion” theme from concept to production.

Limited to 999 units in Europe and 999 units in China, the Couture Edition combines an Atelier White Matte exterior finish with a contrasting Platinum Gold roof, distinctive gold detailing and exclusive 16-inch Lyra rims. A numbered interior badge further underlines its limited-edition character.

Purpose-Built for Urban Mobility

Underpinning the smart #2 is the newly developed Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) platform, engineered specifically for smart’s ultra-compact all-electric two-seater.

Measuring 2,746 mm in length, the smart #2 maximises usable space within its ultra-compact footprint. The ECA platform brings together intelligent packaging, a floor-mounted high-voltage battery, rear-wheel drive and advanced chassis technology.

Power comes from a rear-mounted 60 kW electric motor delivering 130 Nm of torque to the rear wheels.

For Europe, the smart #2 features a 35.8 kWh LFP battery, with a target combined WLTP range of 290 km. Supporting 65 kW DC fast charging, the smart #2 can charge from 10% to 80% state of charge within 20 minutes, while AC charging at up to 11 kW supports convenient everyday charging.

A curb-to-curb turning circle of just 6.95 metres makes navigating tight city streets and narrow parking spaces effortless.

The smart #2 features a five-link rear suspension, a first in its class, supporting confident and composed driving both in cities and on highways.

Central to the smart #2, the Tridion Cell Evo creates a robust protective structure around the passenger cabin without compromising the vehicle’s compact dimensions. The vehicle also comes equipped with driver-assistance technologies including smart Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go and Highway Assist.

The smart #2 Begins Its Global Market Rollout

Following its World Premiere in Paris, early ordering for the smart #2 will begin in Europe and China, bringing smart’s iconic two-seater to two of the brand’s key markets.

For Europe, the smart #2 will initially be offered in three core trim lines — Pure, Pure+ and Premium — alongside the limited Couture Edition.

For China, the smart #2 will be unveiled in Premium and Couture Edition variants.

Market-specific line-ups, pricing, specifications, equipment and availability will be communicated locally.

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Input from employees and recommendations from consulting leaders and clients recognize global consulting firm’s workplace culture and capabilities across AI, technology, risk and business transformation

MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Protiviti, a global consulting firm, has earned two prominent 2026 honors spotlighting its workplace culture and consulting capabilities. The firm was named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™  for the 10th consecutive year and the Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms list for the fifth consecutive year.

Together, the recognitions reflect independent feedback from the audiences most central to Protiviti’s momentum: its people, consulting industry leaders and clients.

“Earning these honors year after year reflects the commitment our people bring to Protiviti, our clients and one another,” said Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of Protiviti. “Our collaborative culture, innovation-focused approach and deep expertise enable us to connect strategy, technology and execution to help clients navigate complexity and achieve meaningful results. This combination of exceptional people, shared purpose and client impact continues to move our firm forward.”

Employees Recognize Protiviti as a Leading Consulting Workplace

Protiviti’s inclusion on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list is based on confidential employee feedback collected through the firm’s 2025 Great Place To Work® survey.

Based on analysis of survey feedback from more than 125,000 U.S. employees at Great Place To Work-Certified™ companies in the consulting and professional services industry

Evaluates the quality and consistency of the employee experience, including trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie

Reflects the strength, consistency and durability of Protiviti’s workplace culture through changing business and workforce conditions

Consulting Leaders and Clients Recommend Protiviti Worldwide

The Forbes World’s Best Management Consulting Firms ranking, produced in partnership with Statista, is based on independent research and recommendations from consulting leaders and clients around the world.

Nearly 9,000 total respondents: 5,400 consulting partners and executives and 3,700 senior client executives

Spans 31 countries, with respondents recommending firms other than their own

Covers 13 industries and 15 consulting areas, including artificial intelligence, data analytics, risk management, sustainability and supply chain management

In 2026, Protiviti was also named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the 12th consecutive year. Additional honors include recognition on the Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women and America’s Best Management Consulting Firms lists. 

About Protiviti

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that helps clients transform and protect their businesses, and respond to planned and unexpected events. Through a network of more than 90 offices in over 25 countries, Protiviti and its independent and locally owned member firms deliver deep expertise and tailored capabilities across technology, artificial intelligence, data, operations, finance, legal, compliance, HR, marketing, digital, risk, and internal audit — enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, navigate risks and safeguard what matters most.

Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2015, Protiviti Inc. has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with government agencies and smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public. Protiviti Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI).

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global Low Power Brushless DC Motors Market size is projected to grow from USD 6.59 billion in 2026 to USD 9.69 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% during the forecast period.

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The global Low-Power BLDC Motor Market is thriving as manufacturers in industrial automation, robotics, automobile manufacturing, consumer electronic devices, HVAC systems, medical equipment, and other sectors continue to emphasize features such as energy efficiency, compact design, precise motion control, and dependable operation. Low-power BLDC motors are gaining widespread use for smooth, controlled device operation, offering lower power consumption, low maintenance needs, longer lifespan, and improved speed and torque control. The expansion of demand for low-power BLDC technology is driven by the need to replace older brushed motors, improve the performance of devices using this type of motor, and, in general, pursue the trend of miniaturization and product electrification. The growing use of automatic systems, battery-powered machines, electric cars, and energy-saving appliances is driving demand for compact motors.

Advances in electronic commutation, sensorless control, Hall-effect technology, integrated motor drivers, encoders, the Internet of Things, and other motor-control technologies have shaped the market. Modern BLDC systems combine the motor and control unit to ensure proper speed and torque management and improve overall efficiency. Connecting the motor system with controllers and sensors enables condition monitoring, remote communication, automated control and forecasting. Advancements in compact motor design, high-power-density technology, thermal management, and specialized designs have supported the popularity of low-power BLDC engines in robotics, medical equipment, HVAC systems, industrial automation, the automotive industry, and other technology sectors.

Low Power Brushless DC Motors Market Size & Forecast:

Market Size Available for Years: 2026–20312025 Market Size: USD 6.11 billion2031 Projected Market Size: USD 9.69 billionCAGR (2026–2031): 8.0%

Low Power Brushless DC Motors Market Trends & Insights:

The Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period.By power rating, the <100 W segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period.By speed, the 1500–3000 RPM segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period.By application, the renewable energy segment is expected to register the highest growth during the forecast period.NIDEC Corporation, Regal Rexnord, and Maxon were identified as star in the Low-Power Brushless DC Motor Market.

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<100 W segment is likely to record the highest CAGR during 2026–2031.

The growth in the market for the <100 W segment is expected to be immense owing to the increasing acceptance of low-power BLDC motors in the making of compact products that require high efficiency, precise speed regulation, and minimum maintenance. BLDC motors are used in consumer electronics, HVAC, medical and laboratory equipment, robotics, and office automation systems. The general trend toward miniaturizing battery-powered products requires motors that deliver high performance with low energy consumption. Moreover, the shift from conventional brushed DC motors to electronically commutated BLDC motors is a major driver of <100 W motor adoption across a wide range of industries.

1,500–3,000 RPM is likely to record the highest CAGR during 2026–2031.

The BLDC motors segment operating between 1,500 and 3,000 revolutions per minute is projected to grow significantly, as this technology offers an optimal balance of speed and control across multiple markets, from HVAC systems to pumps and medical devices. BLDC motors are increasingly used in equipment that requires stable, precise performance, such as household appliances, industrial automation, robotics, and other compact motion systems. Furthermore, the growing popularity of energy-efficient, automated machinery drives demand for noise-free engines that require little maintenance. Modern manufacturers design BLDC motors to meet specific application requirements and actively implement the latest advances in electronic commutation, sensorless control, Hall-effect sensing, integrated drivers, and compact engines.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the Low-Power Brushless DC Motor Market during the forecast period.

The Low-Power Brushless DC Motor Market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at the fastest rate, driven by rapid industrial development, growth in the manufacturing sector, increasing automation, and a growing need for energy savings. The strong presence of the electronics, automotive, domestic appliance, HVAC, and precision manufacturing industries in the region has driven rapid adoption of compact, efficient BLDC motors. Countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and ASEAN countries have invested heavily in robotics, industrial automation, electric transportation, smart appliances, and battery devices, driving rising demand for low-power motor technologies. In addition, electronics production growth and wider adoption of energy-saving HVAC systems and automation equipment will undoubtedly promote BLDC motor use, with precise speed control, low maintenance requirements, compact size, and high efficiency.

Top Companies in Low Power Brushless DC Motors Industry:

The Low Power Brushless DC Motors Industry include NIDEC Corporation (Japan), MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (Japan), TransDigm Group (US), Regal Rexnord (US), AMETEK Inc. (US), Maxon (Switzerland), FAULHABER Group (Germany), ElectroCraft (US), Oriental Motor (Japan), Bühler Motor (Germany), Greensky Power (China), Allient Inc. (US), G.W. Lisk Company (US), and TT Motor (Shenzhen) Industrial (China). These companies are strengthening their market positions through BLDC motor portfolio expansion, product innovation, miniaturization, energy-efficiency improvements, integrated motor-drive solutions, application-specific customization, geographic expansion, and investments in automation, robotics, medical, aerospace & defense, oil and gas, renewable energy and other applications.

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Low Power Brushless DC Motors Market – Investment & funding + Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

Investment in the low-power brushless DC motor sector is rising as more electric motor companies recognize the growing demand for energy-efficient, compact, affordable, application-specific motion solutions. Investments aim to either increase BLDC motor production or support product development, automation, or supply chain improvements. For example, Greensky Company Power Limited announced plans to invest USD 120 million in producing BLDC and stepper motors in 2025, focusing on 50 W–750 W BLDC motors. In the Indian market, Motorama EV has raised INR 1.12 crore in 2025 to promote the production and development of rare-earth-free BLDC motors.

Revenue Shift Context

The Low-Power Brushless DC Motors Market is gradually moving away from traditional standalone motor products toward an efficiently integrated solution tailored to motion control applications. This transition is enabled by demand for smaller motors that require precise speed and torque control and consume less energy, require less maintenance, and have a longer lifespan. Furthermore, motor manufacturers are increasingly combining BLDC motors with drivers, control systems, sensors, encoders, gearboxes, and communication systems to get better efficiency and performance. The adoption of automation, robotics, electrification, HVAC, medical equipment, and portable devices and systems will also shift sales toward more expensive motors and integrated drives. All this indicates growing interest in making motors more efficient, smaller, integrating various components into one system, and customizing them to better suit customers’ motion-control needs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in the Low-Power Brushless DC Motors Market serve specific purposes: expanding motor portfolios, enhancing motion-control sophistication, and gaining better access to certain technologies and markets. Companies achieve these goals through acquisitions or meaningful investments to build expertise in areas such as precision motors, integrated drives, gearboxes, controllers, and other motion technologies. Regal Rexnord’s acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion broadened its portfolio of precision motion-control businesses, and AMETEK’s acquisition of Bison Gear & Engineering in May 2023 provided around USD 80 million in annual income, expanding its electromechanical portfolio. These transactions clearly indicate a trend of continually improving integration of BLDC motors with various motion-control technologies.

Low Power Brushless DC Motors Market: Mergers and Acquisitions, January 2025–June 2025

Company Revenue Share Details

Competition in the Low-Power Brushless DC Motors Market is constant, as market leaders in manufacturing and motion control pursue different strategies to promote their products and services across industrial applications, robotics, automotive, consumer electronics, HVAC, and medical. Several companies profiled among the key participants in the low-power BLDC motor market, such as NIDEC Corporation, MinebeaMitsumi Inc., TransDigm Group, Regal Rexnord, and AMETEK Inc., manufacture motors and offer motion control equipment, while others focus on producing miniature, fine, or application-specific BLDC motors. Unfortunately, most of these companies report revenue at the company or division level, without disclosing specific profitability data for low-power BLDC motors. It would be appropriate to compare revenues of companies in the low-power BLDC motor market based on their motor production experience and their presence in various sectors, and not based on data formerly provided directly by revenues obtained through producing low-power brushless DC motors. The competitive landscape includes major global players offering a wide range of BLDC motors, as well as specialized companies that produce tailored solutions for their customers.

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