Smol & Mighty: How A French Startup Is Electrifying City Streets

CleanTechnica
By Derek MarkhamJul 17, 2025, 1:53 pm93 ptsTrending
J2R Dynamics, a French startup founded in 2022 by Jean Madaule (a former video game analyst) and his engineer father, is taking a fresh approach to electric mobility. Their first product — the Smol — is a sleek, compact, and innovative electric motorcycle purpose-built for urban riders who want performance…

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