Sunday, May 17, 2009

classic Volkswagen bus

From the outside, the Chameleon concept looks like a pristine, classic 1964 Volkswagen bus. On the inside, it's a complete technology showcase created by Volkswagen of America's Electronics Research Lab in Palo Alto. The drivetrain is all electric, powered by lithium polymer batteries — those surfboards on the roof are lined with flexible solar panels for extra juice. The interior is a museum of