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VW's electric ID.Buzz Microbus will hit the US in 2023
Europe gets the EV next year, but VW probably won't release the fully autonomous version in the US.
ICYMI: We test drive Volkswagen’s ID.4 EV crossover
Engadget's tech reviews from this week include Volkswagen's ID.4 EV, the Bose Sport Open earbuds and the Mila smart air purifier.
Volkswagen's ID.4 EV is the basic people mover you've been waiting for
Volkswagen has invested invest nearly $40 billion into EV R&D since Dieselgate broke. The initial result of that massive investment has now hit the streets in the form of a compact crossover SUV, the ID.4
VW 'Project Trinity' teases cars that unlock features on-demand
VW's 'Project Trinity' EV is due in 2026 with features that drivers unlock on-demand.
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.
Oppo demos true wireless charging on its rollable phone
At MWC Shanghai 2021, Oppo unveiled its "Wireless Air Charging" tech, which can apparently deliver up to 7.5W of power over a short distance.
VW will start making an ID.5 electric SUV 'coupe' later in 2021
VW has revealed that it will start production on a new electric vehicle, the ID.5 SUV 'coupe,' in the second half of 2021.
VW is 'not afraid' of an Apple car
VW chief Herbert Diess says his company is 'not afraid' of an Apple car, although whether or not that holds true is another story.
Volkswagen partners with Microsoft on automated cars
Volkswagen Group is enlisting Microsoft’s help to speed up the development of autonomous driving systems.
VW shows its mobile EV charging robot in action
VW has shown its prototype EV charging robot in action, hinting at a future where you don't have to park in a dedicated space to recharge.
2020 has proven that electric vehicles are the future of transportation
2020 saw explosive growth in the automotive industry’s EV segment, with nearly every major manufacturer and brand group announcing, unveiling or debuting new and upcoming electric vehicles. Tesla managed to retain its position at the head of the market this year but its lead over rivals is shrinking as automotive stalwarts like GM, Fiat Chrysler, Hyundai Motor Group and the Volkswagen Group all jump into the EV fray. 2020 saw more than just new EV models, though: The battery technologies that power them and the transportation infrastructure that leverages them enjoyed some impressive advancements of their own.
Volkswagen shelves the ID Buggy to focus on more mainstream EVs
“No, we won’t do this car,” VW CEO Ralf Brandstätter when asked about the ID Buggy.
Volkswagen may release a small EV for as little as $24,000
In the future, Volkswagen may have a pretty affordable electric vehicle offering in its lineup. According to Reuters, the automaker is working on a pure electric car around the size of a Polo under a project that the company calls “Small BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle).” The publication says Volkswagen is developing the vehicle for the mass market “in anticipation of tougher climate regulations” and that the car will cost anywhere between 20,000 and 25,000 Euros (US$24,000 to $30,000).
Jaguar Land Rover wants a US ban on VW SUVs for patent infringement
Jaguar Land Rover is trying to get a US import ban on SUVs from several Volkswagen-owned brands, including those made by Porsche, Audi and Lamborghini.
Volkswagen's ID.4 is its first electric SUV for North America
Three years after we got our first peek at VW’s throwback electric microbus concept, the quirky I.D.Buzz, Volkswagen unveiled the ID’s next evolution on Wednesday with the reveal of the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV.
Volkswagen shows off ID.4's interior ahead of official debut
Volkswagen is giving us a glimpse of the ID.4, its first all-electric crossover, before the vehicle’s official reveal later this month. The automaker has released photos of ID.4’s interior, showing its touchscreen displays — yes, it has more than one — dials and an intuitive lighting strip. The ID.4 will also feature 30-color ambient lighting and a light strip below the windscreen that can signal drivers, say, when the vehicle’s drive system is active and when the car has been locked or unlocked.
VW starts producing its ID.4 EV before its official reveal
Volkswagen has started producing its ID.4 electric crossover weeks before the finished version is even ready for a public debut.
Ford, BMW and others sign binding emissions agreement with California
They've committed to building cars that outperform federal fuel efficiency standards.
After math: Big Tech gets bigger while AMC's release window gets shorter
As the dust settles on another non-stop spate of news let’s take a look back at the some of the top headlines from the week that was. Trolls: World Tour isn’t the sort of film that one would expect to cause controversy but at the start of the COVID pandemic, AMC and Universal got themselves into a knock down drag out fight over the family film — specifically whether or not it could be released on VOD before its window of theatrical exclusivity closed.
eBussy is a modular EV that's also a camper, pickup truck and more
There's more to the eBussy than its VW Bus-inspired design.