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ID Buzz Named Concept Truck of the Year

Remember when we were all having an argument about whether or not the ID Buzz would become real or not?

Well, as we now know, the concept will soon be a reality, and that’s good for everyone because the Buzz is now getting attention from the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards, which has named it the 2017 Concept Truck of the Year.

This follows last year’s award for the similarly designed Budd-e concept.

The ID Buzz is the largest vehicles VW expects to build on its shiny new all-electric MEB platform. Thanks to its trading internal combustion engines for electric motors, the platform allows for more interior space.

The ID Buzz, with up to four driven wheels, can seat eight and has an expansive cabin for all your hauling needs.

“We are proud that the I.D. Buzz was chosen as the 2017 Concept Truck of the Year, and that Volkswagen has been given this honor for the fourth time,” said Abdallah Shanti, Executive VP and Group Chief Information Officer for Region Americas. “Volkswagen will lead the world in the shift to electric mobility, and the I.D. Buzz demonstrates the kind of innovative design and engineering that’s a trademark of VWs past and future.”

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