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Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?

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On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a new digital electric Beetle concept for an upcoming animated film set to hit theaters and Netflix next month. moreā€¦ The post Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle? The iconic Volkswagen Bug may live on in the electric era after all. The question is, will it come alive?

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Should the Volkswagen Beetle Comeback or Remain Dead?

The Truth About Cars

Autoblog reports via Autocar that no one should expect the Volkswagen Beetle (or Scirocco) to ever return. The Beetle, of course, was popular in both its original guise and in the resurrected version that used a retro design. Would another Beetle give the brand a boost or would it fall flat? But should the car come back?

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Used Car of the Day: 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

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This Chicago-based 2004 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is a bit different from our usual pickings. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. It appears to be pretty stock, with the 1.8T

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Used Car of the Day: Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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This modified Volkswagen Beetle TDI has mud tires -- and a lot more when it comes to some off-roading type stuff. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter. The transmission is a DSG and there are 119,000 miles on the clock.

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Beetle-inspired jumping robots are powered by elastic energy

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The post Beetle-inspired jumping robots are powered by elastic energy appeared first on Innovation News Network. Researchers have developed insect-sized jumping robots that can perform tasks in small spaces found in mechanical, cultural, and search-and-rescue settings.

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Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback

Electrek

A mere few weeks after a digital animation of an electric Volkswagen Beetle stirred the rumor mill about a real-life version, the CEO of the passenger cars business has said otherwise. moreā€¦ The post Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback appeared first on Electrek.

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This $2,000 kit from China will convert a classic VW Beetle to electric

Electrek

Have an old VW Beetle from the 1960s or 70s laying around and want to convert it into an electric vehicle? An electric conversion kit from Alibaba designed specifically for classic VW Beetles can nearly get you rolling for $2,000. Itā€™s easier than you think, and cheaper, too.

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