Volkswagen BUDD-e named 2016 Concept Truck of the Year
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3 Aug 2016
Volkswagen’s all-electric BUDD-e has been named the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards.
The award ceremony was held at the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich. and judges recognised the vehicle for raising the standards of automotive design, with its features addressing mobility needs of the present and the future.
The BUDD-e, which was first unveiled at the CES show in Las Vegas in January 2016, was designed with an innovative focus on driver interface and features gesture, voice and touchscreen controls. It is powered by a 101kWh battery, with a claimed range of up to 233 miles.
Dr Hendrik Muth, director of product marketing, Volkswagen of America, said: “We are thrilled that the BUDD-e has been honoured as 2016 Concept Truck of the Year and would like to thank the panel of judges for recognising Volkswagen’s innovation.
“We are determined to lead the future of automotive design, and BUDD-e shows the capabilities of our all-new electric vehicle architecture and further advances connectivity and infotainment.”
