Telo’s mini electric van, Ford hybrid recall, interest rates and EV costs: Today’s Car News
The Ford hybrid is being recalled for engine problems. Misconceptions about cost of ownership are limiting interest in electric vehicles. And is the electric truck ready for a serious remake? This and more, at Green Car Reports.
The Telo startup says it can match all the conveniences and capabilities of the Toyota Tacoma, in an electric pickup the size of a Mini Cooper SE, by actually adopting the packaging innovations that skateboard designs allow. With some of Tesla’s original brains behind it, will Telo bring the idea to market?
More than 125,000 won Ford Maverick and Escape hybrid are being recalled—as well as the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring PHEV—because the problem was not related to the hybrid system or the battery system. In those vehicles, engine failure can lead to a vehicle fire.
And a study from the giant survey company Ipsos found that interest in electric vehicles may be dwindling—partly due to misconceptions about the cost of electric vehicle ownership, although the usual doubts about recharge time and driving range remain high on the list. In any case, it’s a worrying trend as many automakers are finally starting to increase the number of their electric vehicles.
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