Petersen Museum Exhibit Explores Volkswagen’s Electric Future

Immersive and interactive new Petersen exhibit showcases Volkswagen’s efforts to become foremost producer of EVs.

Slowly but surely, automotive manufacturers are realizing that electric-powered vehicles are the future. Some more quickly than others. To their credit, Volkswagen is at the forefront of this revolution. In addition to their motorsports efforts, including the all-electric I.D. R smashing the Pikes Peak record, VW plans on becoming the foremost producer of electric vehicles. Currently, those efforts include the ID. 3 compact car, ID. R race car and ID. Vizzion autonomous car. And now, to showcase the design and construction of the cars of tomorrow, VW has partnered with the Petersen Automotive Museum for a brand new exhibit dubbed “Building an Electric Future.”

The new showcase is located in the Production Gallery of the Petersen and is currently open to the public. It consists of five different rooms, each incorporating interactive features. These include displays that show how Volkswagen’s MEB modular electric vehicle platform is engineered and how ID. electric vehicles are assembled. At the exhibit’s opening, VW unveiled their new ID. Space Vizzion. This “wagon of tomorrow” combines the aerodynamic characteristics of a GT car with the spaciousness of an SUV.

“Through our partnership with Volkswagen, we are exploring the impact an electrified future will have on a local and global scale,” said Petersen Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the manufacturer to present ‘Building an Electric Future.’ The exhibit offers visitors an interactive behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s largest automaker is paving the way for the future of mobility.”

If you’re interested in exploring this fascinating exhibit, you’ve got plenty of time to do so. Building an Electric Future will continue at the Petersen through September of 2022. It’s also just one more great reason to visit the museum, which features countless, ever-rotating exhibits and events. You can find more information on Volkswagen’s electric display here. And head over here to explore all that the Petersen Automotive Museum has to offer, along with a full calendar of upcoming events.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

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