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Is Volkswagen of America actually changing its name to “Voltswagen”? No, it isn’t, and now it appears to have been an April Fools’ prank that backfired on the automaker, and created a lot of red faces at media outlets.
It all started when Volkswagen of America accidentally “leaked” an incomplete press release on March 29 – which of course is
not April Fool’s Day – stating it was changing its name to “Voltswagen,” in anticipation of it releasing the all-new ID.4 electric sport-utility and other electric vehicles to come.
The release was the next day posted in full to Volkswagen of America’s media website, alongside other releases that
Voltswagen was just a joke — VW better hope regulators see it that way
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The Globe and Mail Published March 7, 2021
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When a car runs out of gasoline on the road, a service vehicle can deliver enough fuel to help the car get to a gas station. CAA and other roadside assistance services do this. For battery-electric vehicles, what comparable service is possible? What form of amps-in-a-can will replace a few litres of gasoline in a container?
Right now, in most of Canada, if you run out of juice in an electric car, you’re stuck with getting a tow.
Most roadside assistance services, including CAA, will tow you to the nearest charger.