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DAILY: $20M Boost For Telo’s Tiny Truck, EV/ICE Price Parity Reached and Acura Ends ZDX Early | 25 Sep 2025

DAILY: $20M Boost For Telo’s Tiny Truck, EV/ICE Price Parity Reached and Acura Ends ZDX Early | 25 Sep 2025

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Tello Trucks secures a $20 million investment to advance its tiny electric pickup, the MT1, promising a range of up to 350 miles. Meanwhile, electric vehicle prices have reached parity with internal combustion engines, boosting sales. Acura announces the early end of the ZDX production due to disappointing sales. The episode also covers advancements in charging infrastructure, including pilot sites for universal charging, and highlights the growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Discussions on battery technology and public charging accessibility add depth to the evolving EV landscape.

Topics: tello trucks funding electric vehicle price parity acura zdx cancellation charging infrastructure battery technology public charging accessibility ev sales in europe
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Acura ZDX

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Audi Etron

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