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Electric Microbus Designs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Environmentally Made-Over VW Minibus is Hitting the Road in 2022

— September 28, 2017 — Eco
The iconic VW bus, beloved by hippies the world over, is getting an eco makeover as Volkswagen announced the electric microbus will be hitting US, Chinese and European markets in 2022. The production version of the award-winning ID Buzz Concept will be a fully electric and fully connected electric vehicle.

The future car will be "designed to recall the original Type 2 Minibus without mimicking it." The electric microbus will feature a light strip that enhances the two-tone bodywork that made the original so memorable. The LED headlights will have eye-like hexagons pieces in order to "communicate the vehicle's status." The eight seater offers tons of room for passengers and a front trunk, but with the carbon footprint of a mid-size car.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Microbuses - Companies can invest in creating eco-friendly and connected electric microbus models to meet the rising demand for carbon-neutral transportation options.
2. Connected Vehicles - Businesses can explore developing fully connected electric vehicles with features such as LED headlights and light strips that enhances their overall appeal and functionality.
3. Reviving Iconic Vehicles - Businesses can bring back beloved classic cars while modernizing and making them eco-friendly, thus catering to both older and newer customers' preferences.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can lead the way in producing eco-friendly vehicles while leveraging technology and design to create modernized and connected versions that cater to the younger generation.
2. Transportation Industry - The transportation industry built on car-sharing services can invest in eco-friendly microbuses to cater to commuters looking for a green and cost-effective travel option.
3. Tourism Industry - The tourism industry can explore integrating eco-friendly electric microbuses into their transportation services to offer tourists a more sustainable way to explore popular destinations.
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