Friday, March 4, 2011

Trends Updates

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VW and iPad: a luxury combination

Posted: 04 Mar 2011 01:12 PM PST

bulli VW and iPad: a luxury combination

 

The Volkswagen presented on Tuesday (March 1), during the Geneva Auto Salon 2011, a new concept of micro-bus. The vehicle has a visual inspired by the 1950 and 1960, is the first production company to come equipped with an iPad who joins the panel.

Bulli dubbed the mini-bus uses Apple’s tablet as a basis to control its entire entertainment system. A mobile base allows both the driver and passenger have quick access to functions available, including videos and music playback, GPS navigation and indoor climate.

Despite the old-fashioned look, the internal features of novelty are compatible with some of the modern cars on the market. The Bulli uses an electric motor 85 kW, with lithium-ion battery with 40 kWh of power for up to 300 kilometers per charge. The time required to go from 0 to 100 km / h is only 11.5 seconds for an interesting brand of vehicle category.

Although this is only a concept and must undergo several changes before reaching the market, the micro-bus is an indication that the Volkswagen iPad can make a standard item in their luxury models. With the advantage that the Apple tablet can be easily removed from its base, which allows using it normally in any environment.

Via: LA Times.


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