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New fully self-driving Volkswagen allows you to work, eat and SLEEP

VOLKSWAGEN has shown us the future of transport with its fully self-driving GEN.TRAVEL vehicle.

The all-electric GEN.TRAVEL car operates at the highest self-driving level and acts as an alternative to short-haul flights.

Side shot of Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL concept car offering level 5 self-driving
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Side shot of Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL concept car offering level 5 self-drivingCredit: Volkswagen AG
Rearview image showcasing Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL vehicle
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Rearview image showcasing Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL vehicleCredit: Volkswagen AG

The Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE] formed a ranking system for self-driving car automation in 2014.

These autonomous (or self-driving) rankings are leveled from 0 to 5, with level 5 being the highest.

Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL vehicle has level 5 autonomy, meaning it can travel through bad weather and isn’t limited to specific geographical locations, according to the manufacturer.

GEN.TRAVEL’s interior is customizable for each journey, offering configurations for working, eating, and sleeping.

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The fully self-driving vehicle’s work setup includes a conference layout with four seats and a large center table where passengers can work and eat.

Illuminating GEN.TRAVEL’S work environment is dynamic lighting that helps passengers avoid motion sickness.

GEN.TRAVEL riders looking to catch some rest can convert the four chairs into two flat-lying beds.

The dynamic lighting within this Volkswagen also induces passenger melatonin release to promote better rest.

And underneath the car's cabin, Volkswagen has installed suspension electric Actibe Body Control (eABC), which they say will offer maximum riding comvort whether passengers are working, eating, or sleeping.

Volkswagen’s eABC calculates driving maneuvers far in advance to create a trajectory that’s completely passenger-focused.

When traveling with the family, GEN.TRAVEL can use augmented reality to entertain children in the front seats.

All of GEN.TRAVEL’s interior human-machine interface materials are sustainably sourced to reflect the car’s forward-thinking design.

However, GEN.TRAVEL is not intended to be a production vehicle - but a study that may transfer its features to future cars.

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Dr. Nikolai Ardey, Head of Volkswagen Group Innovation, said:

“With GEN.TRAVEL, we can already experience today what will be possible in the near future with innovative technology. Door-to-door travel at a new level. Emission-free and stress-free.”

Sideview image showing Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL vehicle with its passenger window that maximizes visibility for more engaging journeys
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Sideview image showing Volkswagen’s GEN.TRAVEL vehicle with its passenger window that maximizes visibility for more engaging journeysCredit: Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen GEN.TRAVEL concept vehicle’s butterfly door in an open position revealing the clean and airy cabin
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Volkswagen GEN.TRAVEL concept vehicle’s butterfly door in an open position revealing the clean and airy cabinCredit: Volkswagen AG
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