Volkswagen unveils GEN.TRAVEL – a New, Futuristic Concept
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The Volkswagen company has officially unveiled its latest concept vehicle to the world, named GEN.TRAVEL. It is said to be a battery electric “Level 5” autonomous driving device that Volkswagen has described as “an Innovation Experience Vehicle.” It is said to fit up to four passengers, and the company has even said it could be a modern substitute for short-range air travel or even as an alternative to the Nightjet high-speed train service that will be coming to some parts of Europe.
Dr. Nikolai Ardey, head of Volkswagen Group Innovation, has offered these words in regard to the iconic innovation that Volkswagen has unveiled with GEN.TRAVEL “With its NEW AUTO strategy, Volkswagen defines mobility for generations to come — sustainable and digital. In the group-wide Volkswagen Innovation Research department, we are further advancing this idea, showing how our customers will be able to experience mobility in the future. With GEN.TRAVEL, we can already experience today what will be possible in the near future with innovative technology. Door-to-door travel at a new level. Emission-free and stress-free.”
The concept behind the GEN.TRAVEL is to drive autonomously to allow the driver to enjoy a relaxed environment where they can focus on other things like entertainment, work, relaxation, and even family. To add to that, Klaus Zyciora, head of Volkswagen Group Design, said, “The GEN.TRAVEL offers us a glimpse of the travel of the future. It shows us what autonomous driving will look like in the future—the GEN.TRAVEL embodies the visionary design of beyond tomorrow for the mobility of tomorrow. Efficient shaping characterizes the extremely distinctive design. Thus, in an age of technical perfection and virtually unlimited possibilities, ‘form follows function’ becomes ‘form follows freedom.’ The automobile will not only be better but also more exciting than ever before.”
The concept vehicle has been said to have certain configurations for specific modes of travel, meaning drivers can change the configurations and even setting and lighting to fit the desired environment. Settings can be configured for business trips, family trips, etc. The interior and exterior of the vehicle are completely unique and offer transparent glass and dividers, making it look like something out of this world entirely. It is an excellent concept for comfort and relaxation that could completely break the automotive industry’s boundaries. The vehicle was on display for enthusiasts last week at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance show outside of Paris. Volkswagen continues to break boundaries and imagination, so it sincerely is a vehicle that people will be excited to see and experience in the future when production begins!
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