Good morning and welcome back to The Fast Charge, the electric motoring newsletter. My name is Tom Riley.
A variety of news in today’s email. From new start-ups to established beasts, it’s amazing that even since January so much of the automotive world has shifted to electric.
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In the news…
MISTAKEN IDENTITY: Volkswagen has accidentally revealed that it is changing its name in America to ‘Voltswagen’ to show its commitment to becoming pure electric. The news came out in a press release, dated April 29, which said: “The new name and branding symbolize the highly-charged forward momentum Voltswagen has put in motion, pursuing a goal of moving all people point-to-point with EVs.” This approach builds on that of other carmakers, such as General Motors and Kia, who are shedding their previous petrol associated brands completely. …
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