15 December 2010

VW electric taxi concept

Volkswagen has unveiled a Taxi Concept that is a new twist on the London institution of the Black Taxi.

The concept is shorter than a VW Fox but has room for two passengers and their luggage.

The style is from the UP! concept car, and the powertrain is electric with a range of 186 miles between charges.

The Taxi Concept wouldn't get past current London taxi regulations, but it shows some elegant solutions for future public service vehicles in crowded cities.