Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Introducing the VW All-Electric Microbus - Dubbed the Bulli

Volkswagen is unveiling an electric microbus concept at the Geneva Motor show. The original Microbus (called the Bulli in Germany) was introduced in 1950. In 2001, Volkswagen developed a modern concept version it called the Microbus concept. The new electric Bulli, more compact and affordable than the earlier concept, is fitted with six seats.

The Bulli is powered by a 40 kWh Li-ion battery pack; the electric motor deliver 85 kW of power and 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) of torque. The Bulli has a range of some 300 km (186 miles). Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.5 seconds, and top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph), electronically limited.

The concept can also incorporate Volkswagen’s gasoline and diesel direct injection engines as alternative drives.

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Source: Green Car Congress

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