VW does make a TDI EV in Europe and uses a 5 cylinder TDI engine. It also
comes as a Syncro. They also make the Samba which is a smaller minivan
based on the passat chassis. They don't import either to the US.

Henry

> For those interested, I have driven my New Beetle about 2600 miles and on
the last
> fill-up got 47 MPG, up from 42.  So far I have not found anything to complain about
> this car.
>
> How can I get a TDI EV?
>
> Someone mentioned on this list the "Samba II" concept bus.  Does anyone know anything about it?  Have a picture of it?  The VW dealer here had never heard of it.
> Thanks.
> James Berry
> Pike Rd, Alabama
>

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