{"id":11273,"date":"2021-10-12T09:16:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=11273"},"modified":"2021-10-12T09:16:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T13:16:43","slug":"vw-id-buzz-autonomous-ambulance-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2021\/10\/12\/vw-id-buzz-autonomous-ambulance-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen ID Buzz previewed as electric autonomous ambulance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Volkswagen Group has greatly expanded its electric offerings in the last couple of years, but one of the most interesting products has yet to be revealed. We’re obviously talking about the ID Buzz<\/a>, a zero-emissions, modern-day take on the iconic Microbus originally previewed back in 2017 by a sleek concept. The production model won’t debut until next year, initially in Europe before heading to the US in 2023.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, VW Commercial Vehicles is giving us a taste of things to come regarding a future autonomous variant earmarked for a 2025 release. On the occasion of the ITS World Congress, the German marque is showcasing the versatility of its electric minivan with driverless tech developed by Argo.AI. A pilot project in Hamburg is already underway for autonomous ride-pooling services, and this video shows how the ID Buzz without a steering wheel could prove to be useful in other scenarios.<\/p>\n

From a taxi to a small van transporting goods to local shops, the hotly anticipated EV can prove to be the right solution for a variety of applications thanks to its flexible interior. The configuration that caught our attention is of a small ambulance with a certain degree of equipment, and once again, without a driver behind the wheel. In fact, the emergency vehicle is being shown without a steering wheel whatsoever.<\/p>\n