Volkswagen ID.Buzz microbus electric vehicle, in Chelsea in New York on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Volkswagen announced that the ID.Buzz has not been discontinued but is on hiatus for 2026 to be produced for 2027. (© Richard B. Levine)

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