OT. Ford Focus EV Battery Issue

[Dean Hoffman]

Early adopters run into problems usually not faced by those who tag along.

A battery for this car isn't available.

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Problem replacing bad cells is that those not replaced will fail sooner.

The average age of a car on U.S. roads is now a little over 12 years.

Industry has often been accused of planned obsolescence and now has government assistance with electric cars being mandated.