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Episode 77: Old Favorits and the LEAFs that refuse to die

48 min • 11 juni 2025

This week, Mike, Vicky and Batch discuss the return of a forgotten Eastern Bloc classic, the LEAF batteries keeping the lights on at Rome airport and the latest PHEV from Omoda. They also wade through the inbox to answer all your electric car-related problems.

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