Future VW Microbus (Bulli) first look

Everybody knows it as the VW hippy bus of the past.

Well here is the modern day concept of that original hippy machine the Type 2 VW Microbus (Bulli Concept).


Not too much is known of it yet except that it will have an electric powertrain. From the VW canada website "The Bulli is designed with an electric powertrain and completely interactive driver interface, integrating an iPad touch screen."
http://www.vw.ca/en/concept-cars/concept-cars/bulli.html
There is some broad information on the Bulli Concept design in the links below but no concrete specifications as of yet.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/flower-e-power-vw-microbus-could-return-as-long-range-ev/

http://www.auto123.com/en/news/the-return-of-the-hippie-van/61181/

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/29/vw-bulli-beetle-retro-family-plans/

The new VW Microbus Bulli will be manufactured in Puebla, Mexico alongside the Beetle.
This van should be a hit with older gen "hippies" most of them now retired, as well as the modern day Eco-activists, looking to lower their carbon footprint on the world. Unfortunately if this vehicle is released this year it may not be the optimal time. What I'm trying to say is that here in North America we've been seeing the lowest oil and gasoline prices in over a decade. I'm sure if oil prices were back at $150 US per barrel this van would be a home-run and then-some.