THE KOMBI IS AN ICON FOR PROGRESSIVENESS, DRIVEN BY THOSE WHO BELIEVED IN A BETTER WORLD. BUT IT'S STILL A PETROL VEHICLE. SO TO HELP THOSE WHO LOVE THEIR KOMBI AND THE ENVIRONMENT, VOLKSWAGEN CREATED THE GREENPRINT. AN OPEN SOURCE SET OF PLANS THAT ANYONE CAN USE TO TURN THEIR KOMBI INTO AN EV, IN 20 EASY-ISH STEPS.

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We started by converting our own kombi and wrapping it with the instructions.
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WE MADE AN ALL IN ONE KIT AVAILABLE, OR OWNERS COULD SOURCE THE PARTS THEMSELVES WITH OUR APPROVED LIST AND NOT PAY US A CENT.
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AN ONLINE HUB HOUSED FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT EACH STEP, ALONG WITH USER GENERATED VIDEOS AND FAQS - BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE IN TRUE WW SPiRIT.
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The Greenprint has created a new avenue for Volkswagen to address sustainability, while connecting with a highly engaged group – fans of their heritage vehicles.

The Kombi Greenprint is the first set of plans created, and plans are also being considered for other icons like the Golf and Beetle, and talks are underway to expand to other countries.

So while other car manufacturers are only focused on the reduction of carbon in new cars, Volkswagen is taking responsibility for existing vehicles too.

Because sometimes the best new car for the planet is an old one.

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