Template:Did you know nominations/Voltio (carsharing company)
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Voltio (carsharing company)
Two cars owned by the company
- Source: [1] «En la denominaciĂłn de la compañĂa [...] el significado intrĂnseco de la palabra voltio» El âvoltioâ es la unidad [...] para medir el potencial elĂ©ctrico [...]. Translation: «In the name of the company [...] the intrinsical meaning of the word voltio» The volt is the unit [...] to measure the electric potential.
- ALT1: ... that Voltio (cars pictured) has the biggest car fleet in Spain? Source: [2] Voltio se consolida como el servicio de coche compartido lĂder en España al poseer la mayor flota del paĂs. Voltio consolidates itself as the leader of carsharing in Spain as it has the biggest fleet in the country.
- ALT2: ... that Voltio's name derives from an expression that translates to "going for a walk"? Source: [3] [El nombre] se complementa con el significado coloquial 'darse un voltio', salir de algĂșn lugar para dar una vuelta. [The name] complements with the coloquial meaning of 'darse un voltio', meaning to go for a walk.
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Morozova Mansion
- Comment: Reverosie moved it to mainspace.
Moved to mainspace by Earth605 (talk) and Reverosie (talk).
Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.
Earth605talk 15:17, 28 September 2025 (UTC).
@Earth605: Article is new and long enough, external policy compliant, and is presentable. The hooks are cited to reliable sources and are interesting. Images are freely licensed and a QPQ was carried out. ALT0 is a bit of a borderline case for interestingness; it's common for companies to be named after their industry and some may not find it interesting. ALT1 is a contentious claim; although the policy states that it's okay to have such hooks, it's a bit controversial these days to nominate such a hook, and it's a little promotional for my liking. I will approve ALT2, but the source says that the phrase complements the company's name, not that the company was named after that specific phrase (courtesy pinging Reverosie, who may be interested in this discussion). Icepinner 03:14, 29 October 2025 (UTC)
- Thanks for reviewing! One detail. I did not need to do the QPQ, I just mentioned it cuz why not? About ALT0, the company is a carsharing company, not an electricity company. ALT1 was meant to be an image hook and ALT2 was the normal hook. ALT2 says that the name "derives" from the expression, which is not the same as it comes from it, but I understand your reasoning. Icepinner Earth605talk 15:37, 31 October 2025 (UTC)
- @Earth605: Regarding ALT0, I am aware that this is a carsharing company. Reiterating my point, it's common for car companies, and car-sharing companies, to be named after things assoicated with their industry (example: Tesla is named after Nikola Tesla), so I considered it to be a borderline case. However, I am willing to seek out a third opinion for ALT0, if you're interested. The source of ALT2 says
A su vez, se complementa con el significado coloquial 'darse un voltio', salir de algĂșn lugar para dar una vuelta
, which roughly translates to It is also complemented by the colloquial meaning of 'taking a little break,' which means going out for a walk, meaning it complements the phrase (makes the company's name "Voltio" look better, for a lack of a better word), not that it originated from that specfic phrase. I'm also willing to seek for a third opinion on this hook as well. Icepinner 02:31, 1 November 2025 (UTC)- In the case of ALT0, I'm actually okay with it as it (as long as it's made clear that it's referring to the unit volt and not some other usage), but maybe a short clause explaining why would increase hook interest and address the concerns? Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 12:14, 8 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Icepinner and Narutolovehinata5: Sorry for the long wait. I would like another opinion in ALT2. What do you mean: a short clause? Earth605talk 06:16, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- It means that a version of ALT0 that explains why the company was named after the volt could work. So instead of "that Voltio is named after the volt", it could be "that car sharing company Voltio is named after the volt because/to [insert reason here]?" It would admittedly make for a longer hook, but it could also solve the context and interest issues. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 10:53, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- Yeah I wouldn't mind it if ALT0 had a short clause explaning why it was named after the volt. I still think ALT2 has potential, like ALT2a: "... that a Spanish carsharing company's name is complemented by a phrase for "taking a walk"?". Pretty interesting that a carsharing company's name complements an expression for taking a walk. Icepinner 14:40, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- I like that! I'll just like to cut the "Spanish" part 'cause of geographical bias like so: ALT2b "... that a carsharing company's name is complemented by a phrase for "taking a walk"?" This here would be perfect, @Icepinner:! Earth605talk 20:32, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
- Fair enough. What do you think of this hook, Narutolovehinata5? Icepinner 01:29, 13 November 2025 (UTC)
- Not the greatest hook out there, but still better than the volt hook. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 02:05, 13 November 2025 (UTC)
Ok then, I shall greenlight ALT2b. Icepinner 03:34, 13 November 2025 (UTC)
- I like that! I'll just like to cut the "Spanish" part 'cause of geographical bias like so: ALT2b "... that a carsharing company's name is complemented by a phrase for "taking a walk"?" This here would be perfect, @Icepinner:! Earth605talk 20:32, 12 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Icepinner and Narutolovehinata5: Sorry for the long wait. I would like another opinion in ALT2. What do you mean: a short clause? Earth605talk 06:16, 11 November 2025 (UTC)
- In the case of ALT0, I'm actually okay with it as it (as long as it's made clear that it's referring to the unit volt and not some other usage), but maybe a short clause explaining why would increase hook interest and address the concerns? Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 12:14, 8 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Earth605: Regarding ALT0, I am aware that this is a carsharing company. Reiterating my point, it's common for car companies, and car-sharing companies, to be named after things assoicated with their industry (example: Tesla is named after Nikola Tesla), so I considered it to be a borderline case. However, I am willing to seek out a third opinion for ALT0, if you're interested. The source of ALT2 says
- Thanks for reviewing! One detail. I did not need to do the QPQ, I just mentioned it cuz why not? About ALT0, the company is a carsharing company, not an electricity company. ALT1 was meant to be an image hook and ALT2 was the normal hook. ALT2 says that the name "derives" from the expression, which is not the same as it comes from it, but I understand your reasoning. Icepinner Earth605talk 15:37, 31 October 2025 (UTC)
@Earth605, Icepinner, Dclemens1971, and HighKing: 
pulling this because there seems to be an ongoing notability dispute. When the tag is off for good or an AfD has been completed, we can reassess here :) theleekycauldron (talk âą she/her) 04:08, 22 November 2025 (UTC)
- Thank you, theleekycauldron, for the notice. I don't have any comments on the subject's notability to warrant its own Wikipedia article, but I note that this nomination is fast approaching WP:DYKTIMEOUT, so this is a matter that needs to be resolved, Earth605 and HighKing. The nomination could be placed on hold if, say, a formal AFD was started. Icepinner 05:13, 22 November 2025 (UTC)
- Look, it is notable. It is the biggest carsharing company in Spain. I pass Voltio cars every day. Also, there are innumerable US carsharing articles. Getaround, Gig Car Share, Uhaul Car Share and Zipcar. There are many diverse articles of a lot of countries, but there is 1 carsharing Spanish article. I've changed the writing a bit to emphasize this. @HighKing: this is notable Earth605talk 06:55, 22 November 2025 (UTC)
- Earth605 I spotted this at DYK and rather than take it straight to AfD I though it best to tag the article with a detailed reasoning as to why it was tagged. There hasn't been any engagement with the concerns and it may be that they weren't understood or were too vague so I've provided reasoning and an analysis of sources on your Talk page. None meet the criteria for establishing notability and searching myself, I can't locate anything that meets the criteria but if you can, ping me at your talk page with a link to the article and pointing out which paragraph or part of the article you believe meets the criteria. If we can get a couple of sources, we can remove the tag on the article.
- @Theleekycauldron, Icepinner, and Highking: The nomination will turn two months old in a couple of days, so in the interest of having a resolution either way, I would suggest starting an AFD. The nomination will go on hold anyway once that happens, so either way, the nomination won't be closed or proceed until after the AFD finishes. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 00:12, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- I agree. I note that Earth605 has not yet responded to Highking's comment on their talk page; they may still be busy finding sources to address Highking's concerns. Best to take this to AFD so that if the article was notable, then it would still have a chance at DYK. Icepinner 00:23, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- @HighKing: Re-ping due to a typo. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 00:13, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- I would like to also point out that this was accepted by Reverosie via AFC. If you don't know her, she was awarded editor of the week in Aug 2025 as she reviewed lots of GAs since starting Wikipedia in May 2025. Looking at her talk page, she agreed to review and accept one of Earth's drafts. I normally expect articles to be accepted via AFD if there is a good chance the article will survive an AFD. JuniperChill (talk) 21:49, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- Sorry, @Icepinner, Narutolovehinata5, Dclemens1971, HighKing, Theleekycauldron, Reverosie, and JuniperChill:, I was to busy on the other side of Wikipedia. I have responded HighKing's comment, and I went searching for sources 4 seconds. Are we ready to go? Earth605talk 06:10, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- No, disappointingly I don't think this is ready to go. You responded by mentioning two sources which I'd already commented on. They do not meet GNG/NCORP, I've provided reasoning. I'll see how this pans out but perhaps AfD is where this one is heading after all. HighKing++ 18:57, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- Also - if anyone feels it is better to put it to AfD, feel free, in the interests of time. I have to say, if the concern is solely about whether this notable, I'm happy to give Earthsea a chance to come up with sourcing that meets GNG/NCORP, but if there is a time-sensitivity about DYK, then feel free to get it to AfD. HighKing++ 19:04, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- @HighKing: The nomination turns two months old on November 28 (it already is where I am), which would make it eligible for timing out, so it is probably better to bring this to AFD. AFD would give the benefit of the nomination being put on hold until after the discussion, so it would act like an extension giving the circumstances. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 22:25, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- Sorry, @Icepinner, Narutolovehinata5, Dclemens1971, HighKing, Theleekycauldron, Reverosie, and JuniperChill:, I was to busy on the other side of Wikipedia. I have responded HighKing's comment, and I went searching for sources 4 seconds. Are we ready to go? Earth605talk 06:10, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- I would like to also point out that this was accepted by Reverosie via AFC. If you don't know her, she was awarded editor of the week in Aug 2025 as she reviewed lots of GAs since starting Wikipedia in May 2025. Looking at her talk page, she agreed to review and accept one of Earth's drafts. I normally expect articles to be accepted via AFD if there is a good chance the article will survive an AFD. JuniperChill (talk) 21:49, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- @Theleekycauldron, Icepinner, and Highking: The nomination will turn two months old in a couple of days, so in the interest of having a resolution either way, I would suggest starting an AFD. The nomination will go on hold anyway once that happens, so either way, the nomination won't be closed or proceed until after the AFD finishes. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 00:12, 26 November 2025 (UTC)
- Earth605 I spotted this at DYK and rather than take it straight to AfD I though it best to tag the article with a detailed reasoning as to why it was tagged. There hasn't been any engagement with the concerns and it may be that they weren't understood or were too vague so I've provided reasoning and an analysis of sources on your Talk page. None meet the criteria for establishing notability and searching myself, I can't locate anything that meets the criteria but if you can, ping me at your talk page with a link to the article and pointing out which paragraph or part of the article you believe meets the criteria. If we can get a couple of sources, we can remove the tag on the article.
- Look, it is notable. It is the biggest carsharing company in Spain. I pass Voltio cars every day. Also, there are innumerable US carsharing articles. Getaround, Gig Car Share, Uhaul Car Share and Zipcar. There are many diverse articles of a lot of countries, but there is 1 carsharing Spanish article. I've changed the writing a bit to emphasize this. @HighKing: this is notable Earth605talk 06:55, 22 November 2025 (UTC)
Just as an update: HighKing has nominated this for AfD 9 hours ago, Therefore, this nomination cannot be marked for closure unless article is deleted. JuniperChill (talk) 18:39, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
On hold pending the results of the AFD discussion. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 21:57, 28 November 2025 (UTC)
