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Volta Trucks faces bankruptcy

The Swedish electric truck startup Volta Trucks has to file for insolvency. According to the company, the board of directors has decided to take steps to file for insolvency proceedings in Sweden. The background is apparently the bankruptcy of a supplier. (UPDATE)

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Commercial Vehicles

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Commercial Vehicles

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