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Reston, USA The day began with a presentation at the Volkswagen America headquarters in Reston, Virginia. The team played an important role in supporting the import of the vehicle into the United States, with the office environment drawing comparisons to the starship Enterprise from Star Trek. A short visit followed
Welcome to Boston The day began with an early morning visit to the MIT Dome, one of the most recognised landmarks of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The schedule then shifted to partner visits, starting with Volkswagen Coastal in Genova before continuing on to New Jersey for a meeting with
Welcome to the USA After two months at sea, the container carrying the ID. Buzz arrived in New York. The vehicle had successfully crossed both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans without any damage, marking a smooth and intact journey. The import process into the United States was handled efficiently by
Day 259 from Voi to Mombasa, Kenia Kenya On the route to Voi, zebras and elephants appeared once more along the roadside, offering a final and powerful encounter with Africa’s remarkable wildlife. In Voi, the VW ID. Buzz was charged for the last time on the African continent at a
Day 258 from Nairobi to Voi, Kenia Kenya The drive continued through the night, allowing arrival in Nairobi early in the morning. At 9:00 a.m., a meeting took place at the German Embassy, where a warm welcome was extended and insights from the journey were shared. Following the embassy visit,
Day 257 from Kampala to Nairobi, Kenia Kenya At around 2:00 a.m., the VW ID. Buzz was charged in Kampala before the journey continued toward the Kenyan border. It was Sunday, which was clearly reflected in everyday life along the route, with many locals out in traditional clothing, bringing color
Day 256 from Kigali to Kampala, Uganda Uganda At around 4:00 a.m., the journey continued toward Uganda. By 6:00 a.m., the border was reached and crossed. Dense fog accompanied the drive through the mountainous landscape, creating a particularly atmospheric start to the day. Along the roadside, small vegetable stalls appeared
Day 255 Kigali, Rwanda Rwanda Early in the morning, the VW ID. Buzz was charged in Kigali at a 60 kW charging station before continuing on to Volkswagen. Along the way, city traffic was dominated by countless motorcycles, with around half of them already operating with electric motors. Around midday,
Day 254 from Ngara to Kigali, Rwanda Rwanda Early in the morning, a short stop was made in Burundi before the journey continued toward Rwanda. Heavy rain accompanied the drive, and the landscape gradually became more mountainous along the route. Around midday, the border into Rwanda was reached. At this
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