First VW E-Golf Heads to Auction Block
Looking to get your hands on a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf? Are you always an early-adopter? Well, VW is auctioning off the first of these all-electric cars in the U.S. and proceeds from the sale will help an environmental charity.
Not only will the winner be able to drive green but they’ll also benefit an outfit called Global Green USA, a national environmental non-profit organization that works in a variety of different ways to make the world a better place. Some of its signature programs include helping rebuild cities affected by climate change, places like New Orleans, Louisiana and parts of both New York and New Jersey.
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The 2014 Volkswagen e- Golf is a pure-electric hatchback that produces ZERO tailpipe emissions. It features a 24.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor that delivers a maximum of 115 hp. But don’t let that modest figure fool you, the torque it produces is impressive, measuring 199 lb-ft.
The e-Golf is set to go on sale in the U.S. this November. Base price is around $35,445 for a nicely equipped SEL Premium model. But if you want to park one in your driveway sooner than next month you can place a bid. They’ll accept offers until 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on October 29.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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