German automaker Volkswagen has established its own artificial intelligence lab, the company said Wednesday, reflecting growing ambitions from the car industry to adopt the buzzy technology. In a press release, Volkswagen said its new AI lab will serve as a “globally networked competence center and incubator” to produce proofs of concept in the field of the tech surrounding automotive innovations. “We want to offer our customers genuine added value with artificial intelligence. We aim to link external digital ecosystems with the vehicle, creating an even better product experience,” said Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group and Porsche AG. The carmaker said some of the AI solutions pursued by the lab will deal with optimizing electric vehicle charging, predictive maintenance for cars, and linking vehicles with customers’ homes through internet-connected devices. The company also said it would explore AI uses to enable in-car voice recognition.