Title :
The need for innovations in automobile technology
Author :
Seiffert, Ulrich
Author_Institution :
Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany
Abstract :
The need for research and development in the automobile industry is discussed, with particular reference to the experience at Volkswagen. Particular attention is given to the technical progress of VW/Audi automobiles, the drag coefficient of VW and Audi cars, the development of European emission laws, measures for fuel economy, the VW multifuel concept for methanol-gasoline operation, the storage characteristics of transportation energy, the electronic differential lock system, the Audi procon-ten system, and the VW Futura
Keywords :
automobile industry; Audi cars; Audi procon-ten system; European emission laws; VW Futura; VW cars; VW multifuel concept; Volkswagen; automobile industry; automobile technology; electronic differential lock system; fuel economy; methanol-gasoline operation; research and development; storage characteristics; transportation energy; Automobiles; Automotive engineering; History; Humans; Manufacturing processes; Product development; Production; Research and development; Technological innovation; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Technology Management : the New International Language
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0161-7
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1991.183554
