Volkswagen's legend Microbus is back The Verge reports that V | Tech for Good
Volkswagen's legend Microbus is back
The Verge reports that VW is production-ready with its reincarnation of the iconic Microbus. The company CEO Herbert Diess tweeted that the "legend returns" on March 9th, along with a gif of the long-awaited vehicle.
VW revealed the concept of ID Buzz (a strange name for a vehicle) 5 years ago. The legendary Microbus returns fully electric. And I am afraid we do not know any other tech details about the new EV.
Another interesting point is that VW plans to use the autonomous ID Buzz as a platform for the automaker's full-scale commercial ride-hailing and delivery operation in Germany in 2025. For that purpose, the carmaker partnered with and invested a staggering $2.6 billion in Argo AI - a Pittsburgh-based startup that Ford also backs.
Argo has been testing its vehicles in the US with Ford for the last few years, and now it provides hardware and software for VW's autonomous EVs.
Photos of ID Buzz outfitted with a high-tech suit of sensors and computing smarts.
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