Return of the Microbus? Volkswagen unveils electric 'hippie bus'
Michael Dobuski/ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Volkswagen has pulled the wraps off its ID Buzz: a van the company is billing as a spiritual successor to its iconic Microbus. But while the original "hippie bus" was powered by a tiny four-cylinder engine behind the rear axle, the new one runs entirely on electric power. Chad Kirchner, editor-in-chief EV Pulse, says despite the retro looks and EV powertrain, the Buzz's main focus is practicality. "It's designed to be kind of a mainstream people-hauler first. Just with cues to play into that retro appeal of the Microbus," Kir...
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