'Volkswagen confirms return of Camper van but as an EV'
http://autoomobile.com/news/2018-volkswagen-beetle-announce-ev-model-teased/10018610/ 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Announce, EV Model Teased April 2, 2015 Volkswagen was at the New York Auto Show showing off their Volkswagen Beetle in conjunction with the Beetle’s 60th anniversary, but they were also there to announce some exciting news. According to Volkswagen, fans of the Beetle can expect to see a new Volkswagen Beetle coming in within these three years. He also added that the new Volkswagen Beetle will be riding on the scalable MQB platform, the platform that he say will open up the electric route for the Beetle. Is he hinting that we might be seeing an electric powered Beetle or maybe a hybrid Beetle coming in the future? He also hinted that the Volkswagen Beetle will be coming in with a new design. This will put all the rumors about Volkswagen killing off the Volkswagen Beetle line to rest once and for all. As for the Beetles they brought to the show, Volkswagen did hint that we might see the Denim convertible heading for production. http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-reportedly-working-on-a-new-all-electric-c-1695314841 Volkswagen Reportedly Working On A New, All-Electric Camper Van Concept Damon Lavrinc 4/02/15 [images http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-reportedly-working-on-a-new-all-electric-c-1695314841 http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-reportedly-working-on-a-new-all-electric-c-1695314841 http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-reportedly-working-on-a-new-all-electric-c-1695314841 ] Volkswagen keeps teasing us with concepts hinting at the rebirth of the camper van/microbus. Well, the teasing will continue with yet another van concept, but this time with an all-electric drivetrain. VW board member Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser said to Autocar at the New York Auto Show that engineers and designers are working on a new concept that taps into the classic styling of previous vans. Neusser told Autocar that the design of the original VW van was “so iconic” that any attempt at a new model would have to have three “very important” design cues: “First the wide, solid, D-Pillar, second the boxy design of the centre section and, thirdly, the front end must have a very short overhang. The distance from the A-pillar to the front end must be very short.” Naturally, we’ve seen this kind of thing before, both in 2001 with the Microbus concept and again in 2010 with the Bulli. Jason maintains that both of these would make a far better 7-seater than the slab of Teutonic metal that is the CrossBlue concept, and I agree. Then again, we’re weird. But think about how well received the new Beetle was when it came out. A retro-styled microbus could elicit a similar response, and have some added utility to boot. On that utility front, the proposed electric drivetrain might be a bit problematic for the long-haul trips you’d want to take in a camper, but if VW pulls a Tesla and basically makes the entire underbody a massive slab of battery, 200+ miles shouldn’t be an issue. Taking out the chunk of engine up front and replacing it with a compact electric motor could free up the space, along with providing even more interior room. It all sounds perfectly plausible, but VW has dangled these things in front of us before, only to quietly forget about it. Maybe this time will be different. Probably not, because it’s still just a concept. [© jalopnik.com] http://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-wants-the-next-camper-to-be-all-electric-94072.html Volkswagen Wants the Next Camper to Be All-Electric by Tudor Rus 3rd April 2015 [image http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/volkswagen-wants-the-next-camper-to-be-all-electric-94072_1.jpg ] Volkswagen are looking to explore and exploit the potential of green technologies in recent times, and the upcoming VW Camper could be the next model to feature an all-electric powertrain. Volkswagen officials confirmed that the carmaker is considering "electrification and battery power" but there's more than the eco-friendly purpose behind that. As unusual as it may sound, VW wants to keep the Camper's old-school look inspired by the original car born in the 50s. And guess what: the only way to successfully doing that is by using an electric motor powered by batteries positioned beneath the floor. “If we want to do this on an attractive cost base, we are not able to put a rear engine into such a car. When we put such a vehicle on the base of the modular transverse kit, we can use it as a battery electric vehicle – because the e-motor is much smaller than a combustion engine and we can build it in another way," said Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser in an interview for Autoexpress, during the 2015 New York International Auto Show. Mr. Neusser added that VW engineers are working towards this goal, but didn't give further details about when we should expect the Camper/Bulli EV concept, but past rumors said it would come in 2019 as a Beetle derivative. However, his statement hints that the car will be underpinned by VW's MQB modular platform. Hopefully, designers will be able to keep the recognizable boxy shape and the signature D-pillars. All we have to do is keep an eye on future auto shows and see if Volkswagen will keep their word. [© autoevolution.com] http://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/volkswagen-confirms-return-camper-van-ev-8101 Volkswagen confirms return of Camper van but as an EV by Hilton Holloway, Autocar UK Apr 02, 2015 [images http://www.autocarpro.in/IMG/843/9843/db2011au00223-large.jpg http://www.autocarpro.in/IMG/842/9842/db2011au00222-large.jpg http://www.autocarpro.in/IMG/841/9841/db2011au00261-large.jpg ] The classic Volkswagen Camper van could be revived as a battery-electric vehicle, according to company board member Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser. Speaking at the New York Show, Dr Neusser revealed that VW engineers and designers were working on a new Camper van concept using a small electric motor driving the front wheels and battery packs stored under the floor. Neusser told Autocar UK that the design of the original Volkswagen van was "so iconic" that any attempt at a new model would have to have three "very important" design cues: "First the wide, solid, D-Pillar, second the boxy design of the centre section and, thirdly, the front end must have a very short overhang. The distance from the A-pillar to the front end must be very short." The key to achieving the unique front-end design is the fact that an electric motor would allow a much lower "bonnet line" than a conventional petrol engine. This, in turn, would allow the A-pillars to be placed much further forward than in a conventional MPV. Such a car, he said, with an attractive cost base could make it into production. Work on the concept was currently ongoing at Volkswagen, Dr Neusser confirmed. [© autocarpro.in] http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-considers-electric-camper-van-88101.html VW considers electric Camper van By Justin King Apr 6th, 2015 [image http://max.leftlanenews.com/photos/content/october2014/thumbnails5.0/vw-bulli_653.jpg (vw-bulli) ] Volkswagen is reportedly considering a Camper van revival, but with an electric powertrain. The idea isn't exactly new for the brand, surfacing in 2001 as a Microbus revival and again in 2011 as the Bulli concept. The latter model was presented as an EV with a 40 kWh battery and a 186-mile range, with 114 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, however the project was killed in 2012. The Camper EV follows the same theme, utilizing an electric motor to keep its iconic shape without having to extend the nose to fit a modern internal-combustion engine, as a rear-engine layout is now out of the question. Speaking to Autocar at the New York auto show, VW board member Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neusser suggests a revival will need to maintain several other design elements that helped define the original. "First the wide, solid, D-Pillar, second the boxy design of the centre section and, thirdly, the front end must have a very short overhang," he said. "The distance from the A-pillar to the front end must be very short." The company never fully explained why the Bulli never came to fruition, but battery prices were one potential deal breaker. A recent study by the Stockholm Environment Institute suggests automakers were still paying over $400 per kWh in 2014, equating to more than $16,000 just for the Bulli's battery pack, but prices are expected to fall below $250 per kWh within the next two years. Neusser notes that VW designers are currently working on a fresh concept, expected to resemble the Bulli, however a time-frame for introducing the new van has not been publicly confirmed. 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