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VW’s ID.Buzz electric van combines nostalgia and technology
We’ve waited a long time, but the Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van is finally here and we got to drive it. At least, sort of: We drove the European version, which isn't quite the same van that'll come to the US.
Arrival pauses work on its electric bus and car projects
EV startup Arrival is icing its bus and car plans as it tries to manage its dwindling cash pile.
VW ID.Buzz first look: An EV that makes vans cool again
Ahead of its arrival in 2024, we got a chance to check out the new VW ID.Buzz in person. Not only is it stylish, it's also going to be one of the first consumer electric vans on the market.
Ford’s E-Transit work van offers a cleaner, quieter way to do business
We had a chance to drive Ford's new electric E-Transit and while this version won’t make it to customers, it does point to a future where the van life crowd will be appeased. But for now, it’s strictly a business-only affair.
VW will reveal its production ID.Buzz microbus EV on March 9th
VW now plans to reveal the production ID.Buzz EV, its reincarnation of the microbus, on March 9th.
Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
Mercedes has unveiled an electric delivery van concept that's so eco-friendly it purifies nearby air.
Canoo's first consumer 'lifestyle vehicle' will cost almost $35,000
Canoo's futuristic EV has a price starting at $34,750, and you can reserve one starting today.
Volkswagen is using its electric ID.Buzz van to test self-driving tech
VW will start testing its Argo AI self-driving systems in Germany this year using the retro-styled electric vans.
Canoo's multipurpose electric van looks like it's built out of Lego
The MPVD starts at around $33,000 and the first models should arrive in 2022.
Ford's E-Transit is a more affordable electric delivery van
Ford has unveiled its E-Transit electric van, bringing zero-emissions delivery to many more places.
Mercedes' EQV electric van is available for purchase in Europe
Mercedes’ EQV electric van is now available for sale.
Via's on-demand van service comes to Apple's backyard
Via's on-demand vans have been available in a handful of cities, but now the company is aiming for a particularly obvious market: Silicon Valley commuters. The city of Cupertino and Via are launching an alternative public transportation network on October 29th that will let locals hail a Mercedes shuttle van to travel within the city, including to and from Apple Park -- helpful for staff who want a relatively inexpensive ride to work. You'll also find a "satellite zone" of service around the Sunnyvale CalTrain station to help commuters complete their trips.
Mercedes' Concept EQV can transport 8 passengers with its 249 mile range
A single passenger EV is a good way to reduce your carbon footprint. But if you really want to make a difference, you go with a vehicle that transports a lot of humans around. That's what Mercedes is doing with its Concept EQV. a high-end van for moving lots of folks at once.
Mercedes self-driving van concept swaps bodies to match its cargo
Self-driving vehicles are useful for hauling both people and cargo, but you can usually only prioritize one of those tasks unless you can afford to buy separate vehicles. Mercedes-Benz might have a solution to the problem: build a machine that can change its role on demand. Its Vision Urbanetic concept van uses a modular body system to switch between people-carrying and cargo duties, with an electric-powered platform underneath.
Mercedes' ridesharing ViaVan service comes to London
Add another company to the list of transportation services filling Uber's London-sized void. Mercedes-Benz and Via have launched their jointly owned ViaVan service in Zones 1 and 2 of the city, giving Londoners a "ride-pooling" option that bridges the gap between plain ridesharing and mass transit. The allure, as you might guess, stems from the low cost that comes with multi-passenger rides -- for a limited time, rides into and out of Zone 1 will cost a relatively low £3 (about $4). You just have to accept that ViaVan will choose nearby pickup and drop-off points rather than offering a lift at your exact location.
Mercedes will build an electric version of its popular Sprinter van
It's all well and good to drive your own electric car, but what about the companies delivering your mail or fixing your water heater? They could stand to benefit from EVs, too -- and Mercedes-Benz is happy to help out. It's launching a refreshed Sprinter van that will, for the first time, include an eSprinter electric version. Details on the range and performance aren't available, but that's likely to vary widely as Mercedes customizes the eSprinter based on individual companies' demands. It's mainly aimed at "city centers," so we wouldn't expect hundreds of miles of driving.
Ford wants self-driving cars to communicate with flashing lights
Here's a question: how does a self-driving car reveal its intentions to you without an audio cue? Humans can gesture when they let you cross the street, but autonomous vehicles don't have that luxury. Ford and Virginia Tech think they have the answer. They're testing a communication method that uses light signals from dedicated strips to indicate what self-driving cars are doing. If a driverless machine is yielding, for example, it could flash two white lights side to side. Ford has also developed cues for launching from a stop (a rapidly blinking white light) and an autonomous mode (a solid white light).
Charmin's ‘Van-Go’ is the on-demand toilet NYC deserves
Everybody's favorite cartoon shit bear (slow your roll there, Mike Isaac), is coming to New York City! On June 21st and 22nd, the Charmin toilet paper company is running a promotional event wherein folks will be able to order an on-demand, mobile port-a-potty in select neighborhoods throughout the city, right from their smartphones.
Sweden debuts the world's first 'electric highway'
Fossil fuels are bad for the planet, and freight haulage is one of the more carbon-intensive activities that operate today. That's why Siemens and Scania have teamed up to trial what's being called the world's first "electric highway." Much like an electrified railroad, the 1.2 mile stretch has a series of wires hanging overhead that a pantograph-equipped truck can connect to. Then, the vehicle can deactivate its fuel-burning engine and coast along on that delicious, dirt-cheap electricity, switching back when the wires stop.
Google's mobile research team will watch you use its products
Despite what your parents told you, it sounds like there's at least one van that's safe to go inside when you're asked. Google is hitting the road to see how people outside of its San Francisco-area backyard use its products. The Associated Press reports that the mobile research station will be doing a handful of tour stops across America in an effort to act as a sort of focus group to "shape the future" of its services and apps.
