Nov 30, 2023

EVs are having a reliability problem

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Consumer Reports is out with a survey that finds that electric vehicle owners had roughly 80% more problems than owners of conventional vehicles.

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Some shade is being cast on the EV industry

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Consumer Reports is out with a new survey that suggests the electric car and truck industry are struggling with maintenance issues. The survey of owners finds plug-in hybrids with both gas and electric motors are of special concern.

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Mdundo eyes major growth across Africa

by Leanna Byrne

Fueled by a global passion for African music, especially Afrobeats, a music service based in East Africa is riding high: Mdundo, which is headquartered in Kenya. We have a conversation with Mdundo CEO Martin Møller Nielsen about plans for the road ahead.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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