Stanford University and Volkswagen team up to produce greener cars

October 25, 2:58 PMGreen Technology ExaminerShelby Bateson

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Photo of the 2010 GOLF from a Volkswagen press release.
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Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Lab (VAIL) was inaugurated this weekend at Stanford University.  This lab will show how cooperation between science and a major industry player can work collaboratively to develop significant new technologies.

Volkswagen and Stanford have worked together before as Volkswagen already has a technology research facility in Palo Alto Califonia.  VAIL will be part of the Stanford campus School of Engineering. 

"VAIL will focus even more intensively on innovative technologies to improve mobility, vehicle safety and environmental protection," according to a recent press release issued on October 23rd.  The VAIL center will include labs, a workshop area for building auto prototypes, and even a race track to test the prototypes.

Volkswagen is helping Stanford to fund VAIL with a commitment to contribute $2 million to construction, as well as an additional $750,000 a year for the next 5 years. 

Teams from the fields of mechanical engineering, electronics and information technology will work together to pave the way towards new technologies.  It is believed that this lab, with its state of the art facilities should attract top-notch, young international scientists and provide them with opportunities for independent research.

Note: Photographs of the event will be available at www.media.vw.com beginning at 8:00 pm tonight.

Resources: Volkswagen Group and Stanford University are Expanding Their Cooperation