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Volkswagen will produce an electric version of its Type 2/Microbus camper van:
Volkswagen has decided to go ahead with production of an electric version of its classic Microbus camper van as it seeks to boost its electric vehicle credentials.
The potential battery-powered revamp of the van, known as the Bulli in Germany, was first announced at the Detroit auto show in January.
"After the presentations at the global motor shows in Detroit and Geneva, we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, 'please build this car'," Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess said in a statement.
The electric van, known as the ID Buzz, will go on sale in 2022 and VW said it will target customers in North America, Europe and China. The company will also build a cargo version of the van, it added.
It will get "semi-self-driving capability".
What about the range?
At its debut, VW said the I.D. Buzz concept had a big enough battery pack to enable approximately 270 miles of range on the American EPA cycle. It'll also put a whopping 369 horsepower to the ground through its all-wheel drive system.
The original Microbus? It had 25 horsepower. My how things have changed.
Also at Auto Express.
(Score: 2) by Snow on Monday August 21 2017, @04:17PM (2 children)
At least that accident won't turn out to be your last though.
(Score: 5, Informative) by Nerdfest on Monday August 21 2017, @05:15PM (1 child)
As a motorcyclist, I'd prefer that PEOPLE BE ABLE TO SEE ME rather than being protected from injury when they kill me. Just my selfish opinion.
(Score: 2) by el_oscuro on Monday August 21 2017, @11:36PM
Bicyclists and pedestrians too. My co-worker was hit by a turning car while in a crosswalk. Luckily enough he had a helmet on as it was smashed - instead of his head. You can be looking directly into a turn and those pillars will easily hide a pedestrian or motorcycle - and sometimes even a small car.
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