Volkswagen is planning to introduce an electric sports car and minibus to its new zero-emission line-up, with the brand’s patented images published on the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) website.
The first car, a low-slung sporty model, appears to be a two-door coupé with active aerodynamic features, including an extendable rear fin. The above view also shows that it features gull-wing doors, and the design’s lengthy shape suggests it has been crafted with minimal air resistance in mind.
The minibus images resemble the initial VW electric concept, the Budd-e, first seen at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January this year.
Autocar recently revealed that Volkswagen's growing EV range will include an SUV, MPV, luxury saloon and sportscar.
The range will also include the ID hatchback, which was seen in concept form at Paris motor show and will be the first electric car in the new range to make production.
All of the models will be built on Volkswagen's scalable EV platform, called MEB, with shared components such as motors, axles and suspension included.
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WHY the conventional shape?
Why the thin A pillar? There is no need to eliminate blind spots, so why make the structure heavier and more complex by creating thin A pillars?
Why have an unaerodynamic change of angle between the bonnet and "windscreen area" when there is no windscreen. A "one box" shape would be much more aerodynamic and logical for a windscreenless car.
Will occupants of driverless cars really be OK with not being able to see forward but also want long, blind spot eliminating, side windows to maximise the side view.
Can't help thinking that this car will gain a windscreen before we see it in the flesh
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No windscreen
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