Volkswagen's Electric Taxi Concept
Published Thursday, 27 January, 2011 by blog admin. Categories: Green.
When we think London, images of the infamous London taxi almost immediately drive through our heads. Some of us might also think of smog. But, those common associations could very well change if Volkswagen's newly introduced electric taxi concept is put into gear.
Based on a previous concept from a few years ago, the Volkswagen electric taxi is run by a 115 horsepower (hp) electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. Volkswagen claims the concept has a range of about 180 miles, which trumps the Leaf by nearly double. Plus, it can get an 80 percent charge in…