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While the electric car is still heralded as the future of mobility, warning signs are multiplying across Europe. Between massive recalls, plant closures and doubts about economic and ecological viability, one worrying conclusion is emerging: electric cars could well be a costly illusion.
The latest episode: Renault has announced the recall of 16,000 units of its Renault 5 electric vehicle due to starting problems. At the same time, NOR Volt, supposed to be a European pillar of battery production, has filed for bankruptcy with debts of over 7.3 billion euros. All in all, almost 150,000…
