Iconic 1950s van gets electric reboot with new Welsh factory

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Credit: Welsh Government

Classic Morris J-Type can is set to return as a zero-emission model with the new electric vehicle set to manufactured in Wales

Traditional British automotive group Morris Commercial is opening a new factory in Wales, which will be dedicated to making electric versions of its iconic 1950s Morris J-Type vans. The Welsh government...

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