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Design Proposal for Next Generation VW Beetle HQ

The Bug Electric — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:55:54 +0000

Design Proposal for Next Generation VW Beetle HQ Song: MysteryGuitarMan Ft. David Choi Tik Tok Parody Enjoy & Comment Like the video? Twitter it! (Click Update) tinyurl.com Thanks to: Subscribe! - www.youtube.com Camera! - www.youtube.com FREE DOWNLOAD!!!!! davidchoimusic.com OFFICIAL www.davidchoimusic.com FACEBOOK http TWITTER twitter.com CD'S & SHIRTS bit.ly MYSPACE www.myspace.com ITUNES www.itunes.com MAILING LIST bit.ly Independent designer David Cordoso sent us these designs proposals for a successor to the second generation VW Beetle that will soon cease production. David says he envisions the New/New Bug as an emissions-free, fully-electric vehicle, and judging by the latest developments at the Volkswagen Group, a gasoline-electric hybrid or even an all-electric version of the next Beetle, could very well be on the table. And while there's room for some fine tuning in the design details (eg head- / tail-light styling), overall, we like David's more masculine and sportier styling approach on the Beetle's replacement.

VW CityStromer Contactor Service

The Bug Electric — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:56:32 +0000

I've just replaced the contactor pins on my CityStromer EV. The old ones were a bit dirty, pitted and had been arc welded to themselves at various points in the past....

MPG Wars: Toyota Prius v Volkswagen v Mini v Ford v Honda Fuel Economy Comparison

The Bug Electric — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:31:44 +0000

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CityStromer revival Update!

The Bug Electric — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:11:13 +0000

It's happening. We are fixing Tigger, the CityStromer. And she will soon be back on the road. Yay!

Volkswagen Bik.e electric-driven micro mobility concept

The Bug Electric — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:51:12 +0000

With Volkswagen "Think Blue" stands for ecological and sustainable mobility. But that is not necessarily a car as Wolfsburg demonstrated at the Auto China 2010 in Beijing. Their latest "Think Blue"-project is a bicycle. A NEW DISCOVERY IN FREE ENRGY CHECK IT OUT HERE: ltmagnetmotor.000a.biz

EV4U presents BOB (Battery Operated Bug)

The Bug Electric — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:41:11 +0000

A quick overview of BOB (Battery Operated Bug) A custom VW Beetle converted to run on electricity. Conversion by EV4U Custom Conversions.

Electric Bike by Volkswagen Auto China 2010

The Bug Electric — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:46:35 +0000

With Volkswagen „Think Blue stands for ecological and sustainable mobility. But that is not necessarily a car as Wolfsburg demonstrated at the Auto China 2010 in Beijing. Their latest „Think Blue-project is a bicycle...

Volkswagen Bik.e electric-driven micro mobility concept

The Bug Electric — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:33:44 +0000

Volkswagen UP! Light Concept HD

The Bug Electric — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:05:59 +0000

The centerpiece of the Up! Lite powertrain is the newly designed 0.8 TDI two-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with a power of 38 kW / 51 PS. Furthermore, the electric motor (10 kW) designed as a pulse start module (starter, alternator and E-drive) also reduces the load of the TDI, provides added propulsion (boosting) and works to recover kinetic energy (regenerative braking). During boost phases eg in a quick passing maneuver the TDI and E-motor combine for a total power of 48 kW / 65 PS. Incidentally, a version of the TDI used in the Up! Lite was also used aboard the L1 concept car that Volkswagen presented in September at the IAA Motor Show in Frankfurt. In two of its operating phases, the hybrid drive of the Up! Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all. First phase: In so-called coast-down, activated by the driver taking his or her foot off the gas pedal (car coasts, TDI engine is shut off). Second phase: Over shorter distances, eg in residential areas, the E-motor can power the Up! Lite all by itself. In this case, a lithium-ion battery supplies the energy. Since it is capable of pure electric driving, the configuration is classified as a full hybrid. Shifting work is handled by a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) like the one used in the new Polo. Moreover, the Volkswagen is equipped with a Stop-Start system.

Converted Electric 1973 VW Beetle

The Bug Electric — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:51:36 +0000

Rudi's conversion of 73 Beetle to electric.

Rebirthauto EV VW 96Volt Kit #001

The Bug Electric — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:17:49 +0000

Rebirthauto bench run of kit #001. rebirthauto.com

EV VW Bug

The Bug Electric — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:04:57 +0000

My dad and I did this conversion over the Thanksgiving holiday.