Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 17, 2023

The ID3 sedan (a Golf-size replacement available in Europe and China), the ID4 compact SUV (built and sold in all three major EV markets—the U.S., EU and China), the ID5 (a coupe version of the the ID4 SUV only available in Europe), the ID6 (a China only three-row SUV) and the soon-to-arrive in the U.S. will follow next year.

Europe 86

Europe China SUV Clean 86

Push EVs

MAY 9, 2023

Due to having a relatively modest battery for a large-ish SUV (64 kWh usable), and underwhelming efficiency, the real-world range is not class leading, but may be enough for some folks, given Norway’s well developed DC infrastructure. Let’s see how it gets on. times the volume of the runner up, Toyota BZ4X.

Norway 59

Norway Plug-in Market Plug 59

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2010

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. Featuring a start-stop system and battery regeneration, the Sharan equipped with the 140 PS TDI—the most popular engine version in Europe for the existing Sharan—will consume 5.5L/100km Click to enlarge. 100km (43 mpg US), equivalent to 143 g/km CO 2.

MPG 210

MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric minivan has been coming to North America for a long, long time. It’s been on sale in Europe for a year, as has the Cargo commercial-van variant. It’s longer than the one sold in Europe, has a genuine third row of seats, a larger battery and a more powerful motor, and available all-wheel drive.

North America 129

North America America Cheap Electric 129

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 2, 2023

Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. Collectors love the 1960s era bus as they are a romantic remembrance for those who grew up with them.

Dealers 84

Dealers All-Electric Aura Miles 84