Electric Mobility Drives the Automotive Future at CES 2016

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CES 2016, one of the world's largest consumer technology conferences, has announced that Dr. Herbert Diess, chairman of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, will deliver a keynote address on electric mobility and sustainability. The event, set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 6-9, 2016, will feature a 25% increase in automotive exhibit space, covering over 200,000 net square feet. Diess will use the CES stage to launch an all-electric concept car, marking a significant milestone in Volkswagen's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the automotive industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Herbert Diess, chairman of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, will deliver a keynote address on electric mobility and sustainability at CES 2016.
  • The event will feature a 25% increase in automotive exhibit space, covering over 200,000 net square feet.
  • More than 115 automotive tech companies and nine automakers will debut products at the conference.
  • The keynote address will focus on Volkswagen's new era of electric mobility, including the unveiling of an all-electric concept car.
  • Diess will emphasize the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the automotive industry.
  • With the consumer technology industry prioritizing environmental sustainability, CES 2016 will feature a show within a show, highlighting the latest advancements in automotive technology.

Statistics:

  • CES 2016 will span 2.3 million net square feet of exhibit space, featuring more than 3,600 exhibiting companies.
  • The event will showcase over 3,600 exhibiting companies, debuting the latest products and services across the entire consumer tech ecosystem.
  • The automotive exhibits will cover over 200,000 net square feet of exhibit space, a 25% increase over CES 2015.
  • More than 115 automotive tech companies and nine automakers will premier products at the conference.
  • Volkswagen's commitment to sustainability is evident through its focus on electric mobility, with the company aiming to launch an all-electric concept car at CES 2016.

Sources:

  • Consumer Technology Association (CTA)([TM])
  • Volkswagen Passenger Cars
  • CES 2016 conference
  • BusinessWire: "CES 2016: Volkswagen to Unveil Electric Vehicle Concept at CES 2016" (http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20151208006135/en/)
  • CTA.tech (cita.tech/green)