2016 Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept

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The BUDD-e concept from Volkswagen is the company's vision of what an electric Microbus will look like only 3 years from now. It incorporates a modular electric platform, and is expected to have a range of between 233 and 373 miles. While the range is decent enough, the practicality is amplified by the car's ability to be 80% recharged after being plugged in for half an hour.

The new steering wheel operates through haptic feedback that operates through the sense of touch to control various function. The system promises to be intuitive and guide you through the operation with different haptic reactions.

The car offers AWD through front and rear motors, with a total of 135 hp and a top speed of 93 mph.

Another high-tech feature is gesture control. An intuitive movement of the hand opens the car's sliding door, and a foot movement opens the electric tailgate.

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(from Volkswagen Press Release)

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