The last word

There will probably never be a last word on “moving ideas” in the Volkswagen Group – but there is for this edition of Momentum. A look back.

“We will be able to use the knowledge we have gained with the XL1 in other series in the future.”

THE LONG ROAD

Project manager Holger Bock on the XL1.

“We keep on learning all the time. That’s the only way we will achieve things that seem impossible today.”

SMART DRIVING

Jörg Schlinkheider researches the driver assistance systems of the future for Audi.

“It’s a wonderful feeling to be traveling so silently and to be so ‘green’, too.”

Shhh …

Pianist Lang Lang about his first drive in the e-up!

“Beauty always works.”

PURE FORM

Filippo Perini, Head of Design Lamborghini.

“An electric vehicle should not feel like an apology on wheels. It must be technically mature, perform well in everyday driving, and be safe and affordable.”

THE RIGHT MOMENT

Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, on the Group’s wide range of hybrid and electric vehicles.

“We need this extra capacity because demand for mobility in China is booming,”

FUTURE FACTORY

Horst Kersten Gaudlitz, Plant Manager Changchun.

“The E-Hybrid is a truly groundbreaking achievement.”

LESS IS MORE

Dr. Gernot Döllner, the engineer responsible for the series and for developing the Panamera S E-Hybrid.