28th International Vienna Motor Symposium
The Drivetrain Strategies of a Global Company Facing International Competition
Authors
Prof. Dr. M. Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg
Year
2007
Print Info
Sonderdruck / Offprint
Summary
The Volkswagen Group has long been aware of its responsibility for climate protection, and vigorously pursues technical innovations to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions – across its entire, extremely wide product range. In models from superminis to
luxury saloons, Europe’s largest carmaker employs a wide range of technological means to meet stringent environmental legislation worldwide.
As a major aspect of its engine strategy, the company is continuing its development of highly efficient TDI, TSI and TFSI engines for all vehicle classes. Hybrid models will also feature among the Volkswagen Group’s products on the market. Moreover, the company is carrying out intensive research into alternative fuels and drive systems for the future.
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