VW's concept EV is designed to allow passengers to sleep vertically.
A passenger's travel experience could be changed by automation.
VW's Gen. Travel concept car is fully self-sufficient.
Volkswagen is looking further into the future with its latest concept car, the fully electric Gen. Travel.
The concept car doesn't just test how automation affects the way it drives. Once the technology becomes more widely available, Gen. Travel is designed to test features for passengers.
The Volkswagen Group is a part of the group.
The battery-powered Gen.Travel could be an alternative to short-haul flights in the future.
Klaus Zyciora, the head of Volkswagen Group design, told Insider that the interior has no steering wheel or controls, which makes it possible for the cabin to be laid out in a number of different ways.
The ability to sleep and create more room around you are also advantages. The idea of not having to take care of the car is also part of it. He said that the car was designed from the inside out.
Depending on the needs of the passengers travelling in the Gen. Travel, the modular interior is fully adapted.
A two-seat configuration folds down into two beds that are over 6 feet tall. VW said that seat belts and air bags are integrated into the bed.
The four-seat conference configuration is available for those using the car for business. The vehicle can be used to entertain children.
Depending on the mood and reason for travel, lighting can be changed.
VW has considered how the car's exterior could affect the experience inside. Regardless of where they're sitting, the windows are designed to give passengers a good view.
The window edges have been dipped to make it easier for passengers to see out. He said that they have a window in the ceiling that lets you look at the skyscrapers.
The Rumpler drop car was presented at the German Motor Show in Berlin in 1921 and inspired the panoramic windshield.
The final range of the car will be dependent on the size of the battery, according to Zyciora. Any battery that lasts more than 100kw hours must be used for long distances.
The Gen.Travel isn't likely to hit the road with its current design. Future designs will be influenced by studies and research.
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