Volkswagen inaugurates new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Centre
08 Nov 2017|1,209 views
In the course of its largest model and technology offensive to date, the Volkswagen brand today opened a new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Centre in Wolfsburg, which is one of the most modern and efficient in the industry. The centre, with a floor area of 8,800m², is also certified for measurements in accordance with Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedures.
Vehicles can be tested at wind speeds of up to 250km/h, simulating real traffic conditions with a view to reducing drag, fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, driving simulations under all the climatic and environmental conditions normally experienced throughout the world can be conducted.
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, emphasised, "By 2020, we will renew our entire product portfolio as well as expanding it in key segments. All in all, our development teams are working on more than 50 vehicle projects. The Wind Tunnel Efficiency Centre offers optimum conditions for further improving the consumption figures of the growing model range, among other items."
In the course of its largest model and technology offensive to date, the Volkswagen brand today opened a new Wind Tunnel Efficiency Centre in Wolfsburg, which is one of the most modern and efficient in the industry. The centre, with a floor area of 8,800m², is also certified for measurements in accordance with Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedures.
Vehicles can be tested at wind speeds of up to 250km/h, simulating real traffic conditions with a view to reducing drag, fuel consumption and emissions. In addition, driving simulations under all the climatic and environmental conditions normally experienced throughout the world can be conducted.
Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, emphasised, "By 2020, we will renew our entire product portfolio as well as expanding it in key segments. All in all, our development teams are working on more than 50 vehicle projects. The Wind Tunnel Efficiency Centre offers optimum conditions for further improving the consumption figures of the growing model range, among other items."
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