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"More than just an electrified standard Beetle, the Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept incorporates a lower roofline and a 2-seat configuration to make it stand out from the competition.   As for this Volkswagen&amp;#039;s name, the &amp;quot;E &amp;quot;stands for electric, &amp;quot;Bug&amp;quot; comes from the slang term given to the classic Beetle, and the &amp;quot;ster&amp;quot; is derived from the Speedster look of this chopped-roof design. It&amp;#039;s actually three inches shorter than the stock Beetle. The E-Bugster Concept represents the latest addition to VW&amp;#039;s line of Blue-e-motion family of concept cars, and given that the Up! started as one of these concepts, the likelihood that the E-Bugster will make it into production is high.        Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept    Beneath its racy exterior, the Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept is powered by a 114-hp (85 kW) electric motor driven by a lithium-ion battery pack; the range is reported to be more than 100 miles. The rear-mounted batteries weigh 695 lb. and are recharged through a plug interface found beneath the hood&amp;#039;s VW logo. The system can be recharged at 120 or 240 volts, plus via a quick-charge Level 3 system that can deliver an 80 percent charge in 30 minutes. The system on the E-Bugster is similar to that which will be found on the all-electric Golf Blue-e-Motion hatchback.        Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept    More than just a technological exercise, the Volkswagen E-Bugster also allowed designers to explore new representations of the iconic Beetle design. The flat and wide windshield gives the Bugster a unique appearance while still presenting the unmistakable face of a Beetle. In addition, the study experiments with new placement of daytime running lights\u2014the LEDs form a distinctive graphic on either side of the lower air intake in the front bumper, a shape that is mimicked in the rear.        Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept    In side view, the low, flat roof helps to emphasize a unique look that includes flared fenders housing huge 20-in. wheels. A distinctive Beetle &amp;quot;V&amp;quot; shape runs along the side, while above the rocker panel a decal sporting the E-Bugster signature can be seen. Chrome accents on the lower window sill extend toward the rear of the car to add a sense of motion to the overall design, while the height of the side glass is minimal to provide the car with a chopped-roof look.        Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept    Inside, the cabin sports features unique to the E-Bugster Concept. There are EV-specific instruments in the dash with the traditional tachometer replaced with an energy consumption display that rises and falls with vehicle acceleration. Other readouts include a range indicator, battery state of charge and a display registering the intensity of brake regen forces. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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